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SPECTACULAR SINGAPORE Experience the exceptional for your next event
2 FACTS & STATS CONTENTS 3
Choose Singapore Welcome to Singapore
Event organisers love this unique city-state: it’s dynamic,
efficient, accessible and at the forefront of innovation
Choose from a range It’s the world’s easiest
A s the world continues its recovery from
challenging times, Singapore is gradually
reopening its MICE sector for business
travellers in a safe and calibrated manner.
As an example, in January 2021, Singapore
4 SINGAPORE ISLAND
MAP
6 CASE STUDIES
of world-class venues place to do business proudly hosted the PCMA Convening Leaders’ 10 BREATHTAKING
Choose from more There are 7,000 omnichannel event with 300 live delegates at SPACES
than 1,700 venues, multinational Marina Bay Sands. You can read more about
from intimate corporations this case study on page six. 14 A FOODIE’S PARADISE
meeting spaces to and more than The Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau
ultra-modern convention centres. 150 international organisations (SECB) has a global network of offices with teams 16 A MOMENT OF
Not only that, but Singapore is in Singapore. to support your events in Singapore. Please do MINDFULNESS
also full of experienced industry not hesitate to contact us for the
professionals, well versed in events. latest information or enquire about 18 SIZZLING
Connect to the world’s the suite of assistance schemes we SUNDOWNERS
biggest markets have available to support business
Mix business Changi Airport serves events. We hope you find this mini- 20 MUST-SEE SINGAPORE
with leisure more than 100 guide useful for planning your
From Michelin- airlines, flying to next event and we very much 24 LOOK TO THE FUTURE
starred dining 300 cities worldwide. look forward to welcoming
to stunning In fact, 4 billion people are within a you back. 26 A CITY IN NATURE
wildlife reserves seven-hour flight time to Singapore.
and heart-thumping Carrie Kwik 28 ASSISTANCE SCHEMES
entertainment, there are a myriad of Singapore Tourism Board’s
inspiring experiences. Singapore is An award-winning Executive Director, Europe 31 TIH EXPLAINED
an ideal place to combine business business events
and leisure for meetings and destination
incentive travel. A winner of
multiple awards and
Editor Calum Di Lieto, Head of Production Melanie Falconer, Art Editor
accolades, Singapore Stephanie Atkinson, Writer Mark Williams, Senior Project Manager Oksana
Reduce your is one of the most lauded business Mukhacheva, Global Commercial Director Rob Aldhouse, Head of Global Sales
Alex Margo, Head of Sales UK, North America & APAC Katurah Horton,
carbon footprint destinations in Asia. Recent wins Haymarket is certified by BSI to Head of Production Operations Trevor Simpson, Group Production Manager
Singapore has include being named Cvent’s Top environmental standard ISO 14001 and Ailsa Donovan, Publishing Manager Edyta Wierzbowska, Business Director
energy management standard ISO 50001 Kelly McAlpin, Deputy Managing Director Donna Murphy, Managing Director
sustainable venues, Asia Pacific Destination and the Philip Swinden, Chief Executive Kevin Costello
a clean and efficient Union of International Associations’
Although every effort is made to ensure that the content is true and accurate at
transport network and Top International Meeting time of going to press (or digitally) neither the publisher nor Singapore Tourism
green recreational options. Country, both in 2019. Board can be held responsible for any claims made with this publication.
4 GETTING AROUND GETTING AROUND 5
Singapore Island
MALAYSIA
Scan the QR codes to reveal more about the precinct
ORCHARD ROAD Singapore Seletar
This is where visitors come for a bit Airport
of retail therapy. Futuristic-looking
mall ION Orchard is a popular
shopping spot.
DEMPSEY HILL
One of Singapore’s lesser-known
Singapore Changi
enclaves, world-class restaurants Geylang Serai Airport
including Michelin-starred Little India
Orchard Road Katong & Joo Chiat
Candlenut can be found here.
Dempsey Hill Kampong Gelam
Civic District
CIVIC DISTRICT Marina Bay 0 2 4 6 kilometres
Where modern Singapore began in Chinatown 0 2 4 6 miles
the early 19th century. The National Harbourfront
Gallery has the world’s largest
collection of Southeast Asian art. Sentosa architecture such as the three towers
of Marina Bay Sands and the durian-
CHINATOWN shaped Esplanade. Sands Expo and
Once home to Convention Centre is also found here.
Singapore’s Chinese
population and is GEYLANG SERAI
now full of beautiful old temples Geylang Serai is the central hub of
and delicious eats at Chinatown HARBOURFRONT KAMPONG GELAM this district and a great place to try
Food Street. This bustling waterfront district The gold-domed Sultan all types of different cuisine. The
is a retail haven, offering gorgeous Mosque is a focal point popular Hat of Cain, Singapore’s first
SENTOSA sunsets over Singapore’s southern but don’t miss trendy hat salon, is also located here.
Home of three beaches shores and amazing views aboard Haji Lane with its bars and boutique
spanning Sentosa’s the Singapore Cable Car. shops or the colourful fabrics KATONG & JOO CHIAT
coastline, connected displayed on Arab Street. Historic Katong &
by bridge to mainland Singapore LITTLE INDIA Joo Chiat are home
and only a 10-minute drive to the Vibrant district MARINA BAY to brightly coloured
city centre. Resorts World Sentosa, has Hindu temples, This is where you’ll find Singapore’s shophouses and authentic
Resorts World Convention Centre delicious food and national icon, the Merlion. Wander Peranakan culture. It’s also one of
and the SEA Aquarium are all here. chic hotels. the waterfront admiring innovative Singapore’s top foodie destinations.
6 SAFE EVENTS SAFE EVENTS 7
help divide them into networking
groups. Virtual attendees could
talk to each other between sessions
by using the broadcast platform’s
chat boxes, the Slack app and on
social media. At the physical event,
attendees were split into zones of 50
within their interest groups and able
to network with peers within their
zones, with safe measures in place.
Leveraging cutting-edge
technology, content was broadcast
to 4,000 attendees all over the world,
and keynote speaker, three-time
Case study 1 Pulitzer prize-winning journalist
and author Thomas Friedman, gave a
talk entitled ‘The Big Trends Shaping
Hybrid conferences the World Today: Economics,
Technology, and Geopolitics’. He
explored the seismic shifts reshaping
SOFT-LAUNCHING THE
BROADCAST CENTRE
the world and how businesses can Marina Bay Sands soft-launched the
EVENT: PCMA Convening Leaders had been held outside of North take advantage of them. hybrid broadcast studio in July 2020
VENUE: Marina Bay Sands America and was a mix of in-person On day two, attendees heard from with the PCMA, before Asia Pacific
WHEN: 11-15 January 2021 and virtual attendees. the 27th prime minister of Australia, Community Conversations took
WHO: 300 in-person delegates and a Julia Gillard, who described her own place in August.
further 4,000 online attendees SAFE ITINERARIES style of leadership and what she has Attendees were given a
O
PCMA worked with Singapore learned from her political career. She demonstration of how holographic
ne of the most significant Tourism Board (STB) and Marina also covered the importance of good telepresence could be used in a
CONVENING LEADERS’ PICS COURTESY OF PCMA.ORG
events in the global events Bay Sands to create a Global mental health in work and life. hybrid event setting by beaming one
calendar is the Professional Broadcast Centre to host main stage of the presenters onto the set.
Convention Management speakers, expert panels, face-to- The studio’s centrepiece is a stage
Association (PCMA) Convening face experiences and provide local fitted with an immersive backdrop
Leaders’ annual conference. cultural tours. The experiences were and floor that can be reconfigured
The event provides a platform for part of STB’s ‘safe itineraries’, which to every event’s needs. Instead
connecting business event industry meant guests could enjoy what of a conventional green screen
peers to discuss the latest thinking Singapore has to offer while sticking backdrop, there are two massive
and innovation in events, from to Covid-safe measures in place. 6mx4m LED walls that can show
technology to business strategy. On registering for the event, high-resolution visuals, while a
This year’s conference was the delegates were asked questions plexiglass LED floor can display
first time in 64 years the event about their professional interests to vivid floor projections.
8 SAFE EVENTS SAFE EVENTS 9
Case study 2
The future of trade shows
EVENT: TravelRevive journey (pre- to post-event)
VENUE: Sands Expo & Convention Centre • Crowd density control and
WHEN: November 2020 grouping of attendees
WHO: 1,000 local and international • 18sqm exhibition booths
delegates complemented with 9sqm meeting
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pods equipped with protective
ravelRevive is a new trade plexiglass to allow safe one-to-one
show that piloted hybrid meetings between exhibitors
methods of hosting safe and buyers Sands Expo
business events. The two-day travel • The use of TraceTogether to & Convention
trade show, held at the Sands Expo & enable contact tracing for Centre facade
Convention Centre in Singapore, was international visitors
powered by the Singapore Tourism • The launch of an online tool to Covid-19 pandemic, the Singapore understanding of customers and
Board (STB) and ITB Asia. It featured safely arrange one-to-one meetings government is committed to working businesses. On day two, content
an exhibition, conference sessions between exhibitors and buyers. with our industry partners to included ‘The Leaders’ Panel: The
and one-to-one meetings between reinforce the resilience of the MICE Future of Hotels after Covid-19’,
buyers and sellers, and was the first To prepare Singapore for the phased sector and doing more to catalyse the which had guest speakers from
international travel trade show to resumption of leisure travel, STB revival of our tourism industry in a a number of international hotel
take place physically in Southeast worked closely with industry safe manner.” brands. They discussed how the
Asia during the pandemic. partners to develop safe itineraries industry can make a comeback after
Nearly 1,000 local and for delegates. These included IN-PERSON CONTENT SESSIONS the pandemic. There was also a
international attendees virtual tours that delegates Live sessions at the conference range of ‘on-demand’ online content
attended TravelRevive in could participate in from included a welcome address from sessions throughout the two days.
person to exchange ideas their hotel rooms, private Dr Christian Göke, CEO of Messe During TravelRevive, three
and reimagine travel’s future. museum site visits, and Berlin GmbH and a keynote panel memorandums of understanding
even a guided site visit to a called ‘What Will Make Travel Great (MoU) were signed between STB
ENHANCED SAFETY Kelong (an offshore wooden and Safe Again’, hosted by CNBC’s and Informa, Fiera Milano and
MEASURES Scan the platform used primarily for Monica Pitrelli and featuring guest Messe Munich. These covered the
Extra measures were taken QR code to fish farming). speakers from companies such as launching of a new international
to ensure the safety and see the Speaking at the opening Accenture and Google. Among the technology event in Singapore in
wellbeing of attendees at Travel of TravelRevive, Chan Chun topics they explored was technology the second half of 2021 by Informa,
TravelRevive, including: Revive Sing, minister for trade and that has suddenly come to the fore as well as Fiera Milano and Messe
• Safe management for every picture industry said: “Amid the during this pandemic and how Covid Munich setting up Southeast Asian
stage of an event attendee’s gallery disruptions inflicted by the has changed the travel industry’s headquarters in the city-state.
10 ONE-OF-A-KIND VENUES ONE-OF-A-KIND VENUES 11
Infinite Studios
EVENT SPACE: Two soundstages with
930sqm and 1,672sqm of space
CAPACITY: 1,500 guests in Soundstage 3
NEAREST MRT: One-North
Lotus-shaped Infinite Studios is home to two of
ArtScience Museum
Singapore’s first soundstages. Being
a soundstage means high-quality
soundproofing and acoustics create
an ideal location for concerts or big
corporate parties.
CONVENTIONAL
Breathtaking spaces National Gallery
event facade
Suntec Singapore
Convention and Exhibition
Centre
E
EVENT SPACE: 22,000sqm
vent planners can take their Gardens by the Bay species in 60 million of exhibition space and
pick from more than an EVENT SPACE: The Meadow is 22,000sqm litres of water. Impress 15,000sqm of meeting
incredible 1,700 venues in and there is a range of smaller spaces your guests with a view space
Singapore, ranging from smaller CAPACITY: 30,000 standing in The Meadow through the Ocean Dome, CAPACITY: 10,000 delegates in
boutique spaces up to huge, state-of- or 700 for dinner in Flower Field Hall which provides a panoramic the Convention Hall
the-art convention centres with top NEAREST MRT: Bayfront 180° vista of marine life. NEAREST MRT: Esplanade
environmental accreditation. Designed with environmental Suntec is a key venue for meetings,
sustainability in mind, Gardens by National Gallery Singapore conventions and exhibitions, with
UNIQUE the Bay is a horticultural masterpiece. EVENT SPACE: The Supreme Court Terrace a column-free Convention Hall and
ArtScience Museum Located next to the Marina is the largest room at 510sqm flexible exhibition space. A central
EVENT SPACE: Nearly 5,000 sqm across 21 Reservoir, the venue can host events CAPACITY: 300 standing in the Supreme location means it’s surrounded
gallery spaces big and small with stunning views of Court Terrace or 212 people by more than 1,000 shops, 300
CAPACITY: 500 people in the Basement 2 Singapore and the iconic Supertrees theatre-style in the Ngee Ann Kongsi restaurants and six museums.
Circulation and Oculus Grove (main picture above). Auditorium
NEAREST MRT: Bayfront NEAREST MRT: City Hall State-of-the-art
The ArtScience Museum is a SEA Aquarium Housed in two historic buildings Suntec facilities
memorable meeting venue, EVENT SPACE: 1,310sqm between the Ocean – the former Supreme Court and
shaped like an open lotus flower. Dome, Gallery and Restaurant City Hall – the Gallery contains the
You can also treat your guests to CAPACITY: 350 for a cocktail reception in largest public collection of modern
complimentary entry to selected the Ocean Gallery Southeast Asian art. It offers many
museum shows. This landmark NEAREST MRT: Harbourfront venues, from the expansive Supreme
building is centrally located in the Home to 100,000 marine animals, Court Terrace to the Coleman and
Marina Bay district. SEA Aquarium has more than 800 Padang decks on the rooftop.
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Changi Exhibition Centre NEAREST MRT: Harbourfront
EVENT SPACE: 100,000sqm of outdoor Resorts World Sentosa Singapore
space and 40,000sqm of indoor space is Asia’s ultimate leisure and
CAPACITY: 8,000 delegates for a reception MICE destination, able to host
Boutique
in the Exhibition Hall 35,000 delegates at one time. In W Singapore
NEAREST MRT: Changi Airport the Convention Centre, a total of
Built on a 65-hectare site, this 35 function rooms are available,
plot is home to Asia’s largest including a 6,000sqm ballroom.
aerospace event, The Singapore
Airshow. Individual spaces measure Raffles City Convention Centre
from 65sqm to 16,000sqm and it EVENT SPACE: 6,500sqm, including 27
includes an observation tower with meeting rooms and three ballrooms Eco-leader
panoramic views. CAPACITY: Fairmont Ballroom can host Singapore Zoo Parkroyal on Pickering
2,850, seated theatre-style
Resorts World Sentosa Convention NEAREST MRT: City Hall delegates in its largest space CAPACITY: 540 people for a cocktail
Centre Raffles City Convention Centre NEAREST MRT: Singapore EXPO reception in the Great Room
EVENT SPACE: 11,000 sqm of meeting and is one of the largest convention Opened in 2012 as the convention NEAREST MRT: Harbourfront
function space centres, centrally located in wing of Singapore EXPO, both This designer hotel is situated on
CAPACITY: Asia’s largest column- the heart of the city, close venues can be used individually or resort island Sentosa and has more
free ballroom can host to hotels, restaurants, combined for extra large events. It than 1500sqm of meeting space,
6,500 guests bars and shops. spans two levels and has a rooftop including the 720sqm Great Room
space that is ideal for cocktail events with its dazzling chandeliers.
Flexible RWS complex Singapore EXPO or open-air parties. Sustainability policies has led to a
EVENT SPACE: 100,000sqm of 140,000m3 reduction of water yearly.
indoor and outdoor space GREEN
CAPACITY: 16,000 delegates or Parkroyal on Pickering Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WSR)
6,000 for a sit-down banquet EVENT SPACE: 1,400sqm in eight meeting EVENT SPACE: 10 venues across four parks
NEAREST MRT: Singapore EXPO rooms CAPACITY: 240 people seated in the
This is the largest purpose-built CAPACITY: Up to 500 guests in the William Lakeview Ballroom or 800 standing in
MICE venue in the country. It’s next Pickering Ballroom the Pavillion by the Lake
to Changi Business Park and only NEAREST MRT: Chinatown NEAREST MRT: Khatib
Changi Centre flying high a five-minute drive from Changi Best described as a hotel in a WSR manages four world-leading
Airport. It can be combined with garden, full of thoughtful modern zoological institutions – Jurong Bird
Max Atria for another 12,000sqm of technology and light-filled meeting Park, Night Safari, River Safari and
meeting space. spaces, offering eco-friendly options Singapore Zoo – each with their own
featuring sustainable refreshments event spaces. Guests can experience
MAX Atria and a farm-to-table working lunch. up-close animal encounters before
EVENT SPACE: 12,000sqm across 32 dinner in Night Safari’s lakeside tipi
meeting rooms W Singapore tent or watch a manatee herd in River
CAPACITY: 3,500 in total, with up to 1,500 EVENT SPACE: 1,500sqm of meeting rooms Safari’s Amazon Flooded Forest.
14 TASTEBUD SENSATION TASTEBUD SENSATION 15
A foodie’s paradise Candlenut
comodempsey.sg/restaurant/
3 MUST-EAT RESTAURANTS
candlenut Muthu’s Curry
Noodles, you can eat • Can offer private dining for up to muthuscurry.com
delicious food for about eight guests ADDRESS: 138 Race
£4 a bowl and Liao Fan WHERE: 17A Dempsey Road Course Road
Hong Kong Soya Sauce NEAREST MRT: Holland Village NEAREST MRT: Little India
Chicken Rice & Noodle Candlenut is the world’s only Spice lovers should
was Singapore’s first Michelin-starred Peranakan venture into Little
street food stall restaurant. Local chef and owner India and sample the fish
to gain Michelin Malcolm Lee’s establishment head curry here. It’s made with a
recognition in 2016. serves innovative dishes that both secret recipe passed down from
In fact, the nation’s modernise and pay homage to the founder Mr Muthu to his sons.
food courts are held traditional Peranakan flavours,
in such high esteem including buah keluak (black nut Newton Circus
that in December indigenous to Southeast Asia) ice Food Court
2020, UNESCO cream and Wagyu Beef rendang ADDRESS: 500
declared Singapore’s (braised meat cooked in coconut Clemenceau Avenue
hawker centres have milk and spices). North
special cultural NEAREST MRT: Newton
significance. They are True Blue Cuisine If your delegates want
Bustling evening now on UNESCO’s truebluecuisine.com to eat like a Crazy Rich
hawker centre Representative List of • Has two private dining rooms for Asian, bring them to Newton
S
the Intangible Cultural small groups Circus where scenes in the hit
ingapore is the culinary Heritage of Humanity. WHERE: 7/49 Armenian Street 2018 film were shot. You’ll find all
crossroads of Asia, taking In 2024 the World Chef’s Congress NEAREST MRT: Bras Basah sorts of delightful delicacies here,
inspiration from neighbouring and Expo is being held here. Hosted True Blue Cuisine for Peranakan including barbecued stingray.
countries as well as creating its own by the Singapore Chef’s Association, fare has been awarded a Michelin
unique dishes. It’s an unbeatable it will be an international gathering Bib Gourmand. Located by the JustIN Flavours of Asia
country for foodies and somewhere of great culinary minds. Peranakan Museum along justinquek.com/
to delight your delegates’ tastebuds Armenian Street, this restaurant justin
– 58 restaurants were awarded the PERANAKAN CUISINE has been dishing out mouth- ADDRESS: 2 Bayfront
Michelin Bib Gourmand and 44 Peranakan refers to the Straits- watering Peranakan delicacies Avenue, Bay Level,
received Michelin stars in 2019. born people of Chinese and Malay/ since 2003. Chef-owner Benjamin L1-83
Food courts or ‘hawker centres’ Indonesian heritage, and its cuisine Seck started True Blue Cuisine NEAREST MRT: Bayfront
have long been a popular and blends the distinct spices and with his mother, serving traditional Singaporean celebrity
affordable eating destination in cooking techniques of this region. dishes like minced chicken ngoh chef Justin Quek’s all-day diner
Singapore, and two hawker stands To sample it for yourself, make sure hiang (meat rolled in beancurd skin) serves gourmet food, from lobster
were even awarded Michelin stars the Candlenut and True Blue Cuisine and udang ketak (crayfish fried in Hokkien noodles to the signature
in 2019. At Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork eateries are on your ‘must visit’ list. spicy paste). Kampot white pepper crab.
16 RELAX AND BREATHE RELAX AND BREATHE 17
A moment of
mindfulness
Scan the QR code to
breathe deeply at the
MacRitchie Nature Trail
and Reservoir Park
18 HIT THE TOWN HIT THE TOWN 19
Sizzling sundowners ingredients and alcohol from the
region. For example, The Peranakan
WFH Happy Hour
W
is inspired by local cuisine, created
hether you’re in the mood with Indian rum and ingredients Scan the QR code to watch
for sipping a Singapore like laksa leaves, dried pandan and Vijay Mudaliar, founder of
Sling or socialising over gula melaka (palm sugar). Even the Native, serve up eclectic
a craft beer, Singapore’s bar scene coasters are sustainable, made from mocktails to enjoy at home
has something for all tastes. An compostable lotus leaves that can be
impressive 11 establishments made re-used 20 times.
the 2020 list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars
(compiled by World’s Best Bars), Top-rated Atlas
with Singapore’s Jigger and Pony Jigger and Pony atlasbar.sg
taking the number one spot. WHERE: 600 North Bridge Road
We chose a few that are well brunch and enjoy unlimited craft NEAREST MRT: Bugis
worth a visit during your next trip. cocktails alongside gourmet food. This sumptuously designed Art HOW TO MAKE A
Deco-styled bar looks like it jumped SINGAPORE SLING
Jigger and Pony straight out of The Great Gatsby Here is the original
Marvellous
Manhattan jiggerandpony.com and into the heart of Singapore. Raffles Hotel recipe
WHERE: Amara Singapore, 165 Tanjong Resplendent with gold-plated for the country’s most
Pagar Road statues and a 15-metre-tall gin tower, famous cocktail:
NEAREST MRT: Tanjong Pagar this bar holds the largest variety of
This establishment’s name gins in the world. Ingredients
pays tribute to the history 30ml gin
of concocting cocktails, 5 SINGAPORE SLING FACTS 15ml cherry brandy
which used to employ 1. I t was invented around 1915 by Ngiam 7.5ml Cointreau
measuring devices Tong Boon, a bartender at the Long 7.5ml Benedictine
Manhattan known as ‘jiggers’ or Bar in Raffles Hotel 120ml pineapple juice
regenthotels.com/ ‘ponies’. Peruse their 2. Legend has it the Singapore Sling 15ml lime juice
regent-singapore/dining/ beautifully-designed first gained popularity because it 10ml grenadine
manhattan menu to discover subtle looked like a moderate punch and A dash of Angostura bitters
WHERE: Level 2 of the Regent new twists on favourites like was seen as socially acceptable for A slice of pineapple and
Singapore (1 Cuscaden Road) The Old Fashioned. ladies to drink in public a cherry
NEAREST MRT: Orchard 3. It was a favourite drink of writers
Manhattan is an opulent Native Joseph Conrad and Rudyard Kipling Method
establishment with decor that tribenative.com 4. It is an IBA official cocktail, so it can 1. Add all the ingredients
evokes 19th-century New York WHERE: 52A Amoy Street be used in the annual World Cocktail into a shaker with ice
and serves cocktails inspired by NEAREST MRT: Maxwell Competition for bartenders 2. Shake, then strain into
significant people and eras in the Native will take your taste buds on a 5. If you don’t make it to Raffles Hotel, a tall glass
city’s history. Book a table for tour of Asia, with ingenious cocktails grab a pre-mixed version from DFS 3. Garnish with a slice of
Manhattan’s legendary Sunday crafted from locally foraged Wines and Spirits in Changi Airport pineapple and a cherry20 DELEGATE DISCOVERY DELEGATE DISCOVERY 21
Must-see Singapore DAY TWO: MODERN METROPOLIS
Morning Visit the Civic District
arts theatre. The theatre is shaped
like the durian, known as the ‘King
T
and Marina Bay and see how a of Fruits’. End the afternoon with a
his example incentive cosmopolitan city combines the tour of Marina Bay Sands, an iconic
itinerary will show your traditional and modern. Stop by property home to the world’s largest
delegates the best of the URA City Gallery and learn rooftop infinity pool.
Singapore over four days and three more about Singapore’s dramatic
nights. They’ll marvel at Gardens transformation over the past 50 Evening Treat your delegates to a
by the Bay, learn about the years to become one of the most delightful cocktail at Jigger and
culture and history of the liveable cities in Asia. Pony, named Asia’s number one bar
world’s only city-state and in 2020 by World’s Best Bars. Then
sample some of the best Afternoon Take a traditional it’s time to get your dancing shoes on
food in Asia. bumboat cruise along the at 1-Altitude, the world’s highest
Singapore River. Spot iconic (282m) alfresco bar on the
landmarks including the Did you know? top three floors of One
Merlion and Esplanade, The name Raffles Place, with 360°
Singapore’s performing ‘bumboat’ comes views of Singapore.
from a combination of
Victoria Theatre the Dutch word for a Rooftop at
Did you know? in the Civic District canoe, ‘bomschuit’, 1-Altitude
The Singapore Sling and ‘boat’
Botanic Gardens
was the drink of choice in Little India
Hunter S Thomson’s 1971 cult
novel: Fear and Loathing in
DAY ONE: CULTURAL Las Vegas. For more about fare such as chicken
DISCOVERY the famous cocktail, rice and laksa, a spicy
Morning Enjoy a local see p19 noodle soup. Hawker
breakfast followed food courts are such an
by morning Tai Chi at important part of life in The mythical Merlion
the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore that in 2020 they became
a UNESCO World Heritage site. part of UNESCO’s Representative
Afterwards, immerse yourself in List of the Intangible Cultural
a world of colourful flowers at the Heritage of Humanity.
Orchid Garden.
Evening Have a world-famous
Afternoon Break into smaller groups Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel,
and depart on a cultural tour around followed by a Chilli Crab seafood
the key districts of Chinatown, Little dinner in one of many excellent
India and Joo Chiat. Stop off along restaurants overlooking Marina Bay
the way to try delicious local hawker or the Singapore River.22 DELEGATE DISCOVERY DELEGATE DISCOVERY 23
DAY FOUR: ISLAND LIFE in a unique Asian treatment to
Morning Visit Sentosa, an island 10 soothe, relax and recharge. Or if spas
minutes away from the city. Settle aren’t your thing, get out on the golf
down in a comfy chair at Tanjong course against a backdrop of the
Beach Club or, if you need more Singapore Straits.
of an adrenaline rush, take the
opportunity to bungee jump Evening Embark on an impressive
from the AJ Hackett tall ship for a sunset sail
50-metre tower. around Sentosa and the
Did you know? southern Islands.
Afternoon Choose The nation of Singapore End the evening
from one of is a collection of 64 islands. at the exclusive
Sentosa’s 10 island Singapore Island (or Pulau Sentosa Cove
spas and indulge Ujong) is where 5.7 million people for dinner.
Gorgeous greenery live and is one of three inhabited
at Gardens by the Bay Try bungee islands. The other two are
jumping Sentosa (population 1,800)
and Pulau Ubin
(population 130)
Spot of golf
Sunset cruise
aboard the
Did you know?
Eat out at Tekka Serene Seletar Royal Albatross
Gardens by the Bay
opened in 2012 and in the
DAY THREE: same year was awarded than 1,500,000
CITY IN A GARDEN the World Building of plants and flowers
Morning Visit the the Year prize at the here, as well as the
Tekka market to find World Architecture instantly recognisable
the freshest produce, Festival Supertree Grove.
tropical fruits and fragrant Assistance planning
spices. Then, pick your own Evening Take your delegates incentives in
ingredients and learn how to cook for dinner amid the tranquillity of Singapore For more
local dishes in a culinary class. the rainforest at the Night Safari, the information about
world’s first nocturnal wildlife park. assistance schemes
Afternoon Visit Gardens by the Bay As dusk falls they can relax and for planning incentives
and be awed by the world’s largest enjoy beautiful views of the in Singapore, see p28.
glass greenhouse. There are more lush Seletar Reservoir.24 IN THE PIPELINE IN THE PIPELINE 25
Mandai and two major additions to
mandai.com & Universal Studios Singapore (USS)
wrs.com.sg – Minion Park and Super Nintendo
Plans are under way to World. The SEA Aquarium will also
transform Mandai into increase to three times its current
Lakeside Garden
an integrated wildlife size and a driverless transport system
and nature precinct, will shuttle guests around RWS.
which continues its
core mission of wildlife Kranji Racecourse
conservation. In co- turfclub.com.sg
locating the zoos and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is
integrating them with looking at redeveloping Kranji
Marina Bay Sands’ iconic various supporting Racecourse into a leisure destination
Mandai reserve current three towers
facilities, Mandai is set for visitors and Singaporeans,
to become a hub for while retaining the race track.
Look to the future nature and wildlife activities. With
the Mandai Wildlife Bridge now
The aim is to celebrate its
equestrian heritage and make the
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open, the next step is opening most of its many green spaces.
ingapore is already a world- Marina Bay Sands the newly relocated Bird Park It will complement the nearby
class MICE destination but it marinabaysands.com and West Arrival Node. Mandai wildlife reserves,
is continuing to develop its Luxury resort Marina Bay Sands Beyond that, Mandai will providing educational and
many attractions and plan for the plans to add a fourth hotel tower continue to grow with more wildlife wellness experiences.
future. It’s making big strides in full of MICE facilities. parks, attractions, public spaces The Singapore Turf Club, which
its ambitious plans for a greener The S$4.5billion (approximately and a hotel all part of the plan. The owns the racecourse, has also
outlook with the expansion of £2.4billion) new development 126-hectare wildlife eco-tourism hub launched an international contest for
KRANJI PIC: AUSSIE ASSAULT, ATTRIBUTION 2.0 GENERIC (CC BY 2.0)
Jurong Lake District and Mandai, will sit next to the existing three will include the world-renowned architects and landscape designers
as well as a new wildlife eco-tourism towers and include a 15,000-seat Singapore Zoo, Night Safari to redesign Singapore’s only
hub set to open in 2023. arena, meeting rooms, ballrooms and River Safari. horse-racing venue as
and exhibition halls, as well as something “inspiring
Jurong Lake District 1,000 high-end suites, a rooftop Resorts World Sentosa and unique.”
jld.gov.sg pool and restaurants. rwsentosa.com
Jurong Lake Gardens is a 90-hectare The new arena will be a major A multi-billion dollar RWS at night
green sanctuary where guests can capacity upgrade on the current expansion plan known
immerse themselves in nature. 5000-capacity ballroom, suitable as Resorts World Sentosa
Currently, just the Lakeside Garden for MICE groups to host extra-large (RWS) 2.0 was announced
is open for visitors but three more plenary sessions and conference in April 2019, which will add
nature-focused attractions are groups in one session. 164,000sqm of gross floor area.
expected to open throughout 2021 The set-up of the arena will also New facilities will include a
– the Chinese Garden, Japanese allow for much more elaborate waterfront development containing
Garden and Promenade. technical productions. two hotels, retail establishments26 SERIOUS SUSTAINABILITY SERIOUS SUSTAINABILITY 27
A city in nature operational waste and responsibly
sourcing over 60% of office supplies
a compactor to turn food waste into
compost, which will then be used as
and ongoing consumables. fertiliser for its gardens.
Parkroyal on Pickering was designed SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION
as a hotel-in-a-garden with cutting- World-leading green technology and
edge environmentally-friendly infrastructure is in the country’s food
technology. For example, the sector too. A scarcity of arable land
cascading greenery keeps the west- has led local innovators to pursue
facing walls cool and reduces energy urban agriculture – with farmers
consumption for cooling guestrooms using high-tech and high-yield
(see p13) and high-performance glass methods to overcome the limitations
cuts out solar heat while providing of traditional farming practices.
lots of natural daylight.
Aerial view of Artisan Green uses
Gardens by the Bay and Gardens by the Bay’s hydroponics
In 2019, The
Ever since declaring the Supertree Grove lake system acts as a technology in
Economist Intelligence
its independence in
S
natural filter for water Unit ranked Singapore as controlled, indoor
ustainability 1965, Singapore has aimed Marina Bay from the Gardens’ environments to
the world’s top country in its
is more than to create a garden city with Sands’ global catchment and grow food items
Global Food Security Index.
just turning abundant lush greenery and sustainability provides biodiverse 100% pesticide-free.
EIU’s selection criteria
the lights off – it’s a clean environment to strategy, Sands habitats for wildlife As an urban vertical
include food affordability,
about a balanced make life more pleasant ECO360, comprises such as fish and farm, they can grow
availability and
approach to economic for the people four priorities: dragonflies. The water fresh produce in the
quality
activity, environmental Green Buildings, is also used in the built-in heart of Singapore.
responsibility and Environmentally irrigation system.
social progress. Responsible Operations, Green The iconic Supertrees also have a Upgrown Farming Company provides
Singapore is making steady Meetings and Stakeholder role to play in sustainability. Some indoor farming systems, auto-dosing
advances in areas of sustainability Engagement. In June 2019, Sands have solar panels on their canopies and LED grow lighting. It promotes
such as the Recycle, Reduce and Expo and Convention Centre to generate energy for their own cost-effective vertical farming
Reuse (3R) waste management achieved LEED (Leadership in lighting, while others are integrated solutions that maximise space and
partnership with the Singapore Energy and Environmental Design) with the Gardens’ conservatories productivity, and minimise reliance
Hotel Association, and green Platinum, a globally recognised and serve as air exhaust receptacles. on natural resources.
building initiatives from BCA Green certification of sustainability.
Mark to promote environmental This was a result of Sands Expo Pan Pacific Orchard is expected to Agri-Food Innovation Park, located
awareness in the construction and increasing energy efficiency by 42% open in 2022 as a zero-waste hotel, in the Greater Sungei Kadut area
real estate sectors. more than other similarly rated with four levels of soaring sky (from Q2 2021) will combine high-
Many hotels and MICE venues in buildings in the world; adopting gardens and 350 eco-friendly rooms. tech farming and R&D activities,
Singapore have also implemented a rigorous waste management It will feature a rainwater harvesting including indoor plant factories and
their own sustainability initiatives. strategy; recycling over 50% of system, recyclable water system and animal feed production facilities.28 EVENT SUPPORT EVENT SUPPORT 29
Assistance schemes
H ome to world-class facilities,
efficient infrastructure, and
an empowering business
environment, Singapore is the ideal
destination for hosting exceptional
reimbursement basis.
To qualify, your
event must meet
requirements in four
categories: content/
business events. Comprehensive brand of event, number
event assistance schemes can help of foreign delegates
Push back on
support and grow your event into a expected, duration of
Palawan Beach
platform that connects and inspires. event and attendee
Discover exclusive privileges, profile. Funding
services and experiences with support can be gained for IN SINGAPORE INCENTIVES & • Create unforgettable memories
these three assistance schemes: third-party costs such as: REWARDS (INSPIRE) by dining along the waterfront at
• Business Events in Singapore (BEiS) • Professional services The In Singapore Incentives & Palawan Beach
• In Singapore Incentives & Rewards • Networking events Rewards (INSPIRE) programme • Explore the aquatic at SEA
(INSPIRE) • Content development offers visiting MICE groups a Aquarium, home to more than
• Singapore MICE Advantage • Marketing activities variety of experiences to show off 100,000 marine animals
Programme (SMAP) • Venue rental and some of Singapore’s highlights. • Challenge each other in an
meeting packages The programme has more than exhilarating dragon boat race at
BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE • Market research 60 options across four categories: Sentosa Island
(BEiS) dining, attractions, thematic tours • Be entertained by a private after-
The BEiS scheme offers customised Other non-financial and team-building experiences. hours Garden Rhapsody show, with
financial support to event organisers. support includes: To qualify for the INSPIRE unrivalled night views of the city
It covers key event costs, such • Logo support programme, groups must meet the • Take a scenic sunset tour around
as help in securing venues, on a • Facilitating secure venues following requirements: Singapore’s southern islands
• Hosting of site visits • Groups must comprise 20 or more • Enjoy a fine selection of plant-
• Event listing on foreign delegates inspired food and cocktails at
visitsingapore.com/ • The group must stay a minimum of Botanico, Botanic Gardens.
mice three days in Singapore.
Upon fulfilling the There may be potential market
project’s agreed targets, variations, subject to scope and
applicants are required merits of the project.
to submit third-party
audited documents Benefits
on qualifying costs Enjoy more than 60 complimentary
for the disbursement experiences to enhance your
Dine at Botanico Get out on the water
of grants. business event, such as:30 EVENT SUPPORT ESSENTIAL RESOURCE 31
TIH explained
S ingapore’s Tourism
Information and Services Hub
(TIH) is a digital resource that
lets businesses access information
on the country’s tourism and
What kind of content will I find in TIH?
Among the resources you’ll find are:
• Destination editorials – get
ideas for creating unforgettable
experiences for your delegates
travel services. • Images and videos – lots of free-to-
Changi Airport download images and videos for
and Jewel complex Where can I find it? use on your digital channels
tih.stb.gov.sg • Deals and promotions – put
SINGAPORE MICE ADVANTAGE • Discount on bulk purchase of together lists of special offers
PROGRAMME (SMAP) StarHub Travel Prepaid SIM cards How can it help me plan events your delegates might like
Qualified MICE groups can enjoy • Complimentary customisation of in Singapore? • Walking trails – interesting and
exclusive benefits with our partners co-branded NETS FlashPay cards Once you have registered, you will scenic routes available
on the Singapore MICE Advantage and discount on bulk purchase of be able to access a content library • Enhanced navigation services –
Programme, which include airfare NETS FlashPay cards. containing hundreds of listings customise your digital channels
discounts, shopping vouchers, across multiple categories. These with a mapping service to help
attraction tokens and SIM card deals. And some of the benefits for MICE include venues, attractions, bars, your delegates better navigate
delegates are: clubs, restaurants and shops. and explore Singapore.
Benefits • Changi shopping vouchers for
Among the benefits to shopping and dining How much does it cost? For more information, please email:
organisers are: at Changi Airport or Nothing, it is a free resource. stb_tih@stb.gov.sg
• Discounts on For the full range of Jewel Changi Airport
advertising space benefits, go to: • Discounted fares
within Changi Airport visitsingapore. to Singapore on
• Complimentary com/MICE/SMAP Singapore Airlines
welcome desk at For more information and SilkAir
Changi Airport to on all three • Complimentary
greet your delegates programmes, go to: tokens on the Sentosa
upon arrival visitsingapore.
Fun Pass, which
• Complimentary air com/mice/en/
can be redeemed
tickets on Singapore plan-your-event/
for experiences and
Airlines, subject to a event-assistance-
F&B at participating
minimum spend schemes/
Sentosa partners
• Discounted rates for • Preferred rates on
Quayside Service at the If you have questions JetQuay services
elite JetQuay premium or wish to apply, email: • Discount on
airport terminal stblondon@stb.gov.sg Grab services.Plan your next steps with us
Whatever you have in mind for your next delegate trip
or business event, we are here to support you. From
putting together bespoke itineraries, sourcing venues
and suppliers to recommending the best places to
visit and stay, our professional, passionate team can
assist with anything you want to achieve.
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