SPECTACULAR SINGAPORE - Experience the exceptional for your next event

SPECTACULAR SINGAPOREExperience 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 6CASE 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. 14A FOODIE’S PARADISE meeting spaces to and more than The Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureauultra-modern convention centres. 150 international organisations (SECB) has a global network of offices with teams 16A MOMENT OFNot only that, but Singapore is in Singapore. to support your events in Singapore. Please do MINDFULNESSalso full of experienced industry not hesitate to contact us for theprofessionals, well versed in events. latest information or enquire about 18SIZZLING 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 24LOOK TO THE FUTURE starred dining 300 cities worldwide. look forward to welcoming to stunning In fact, 4 billion people are within a you back. 26A CITY IN NATURE wildlife reserves seven-hour flight time to Singapore. and heart-thumping Carrie Kwik 28ASSISTANCE SCHEMESentertainment, there are a myriad of Singapore Tourism Board’sinspiring experiences. Singapore is An award-winning Executive Director, Europe 31TIH EXPLAINEDan ideal place to combine business business eventsand leisure for meetings and destinationincentive 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 Tourismgreen recreational options. Country, both in 2019. Board can be held responsible for any claims made with this publication.

4 GETTING AROUND GETTING AROUND 5Singapore Island MALAYSIAScan the QR codes to reveal more about the precinctORCHARD ROAD Singapore SeletarThis is where visitors come for a bit Airportof retail therapy. Futuristic-lookingmall ION Orchard is a popularshopping spot.DEMPSEY HILLOne of Singapore’s lesser-known Singapore Changienclaves, world-class restaurants Geylang Serai Airportincluding Michelin-starred Little India Orchard Road Katong & Joo ChiatCandlenut can be found here. Dempsey Hill Kampong Gelam Civic DistrictCIVIC DISTRICT Marina Bay 0 2 4 6 kilometresWhere modern Singapore began in Chinatown 0 2 4 6 milesthe early 19th century. The National HarbourfrontGallery has the world’s largestcollection 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 SERAInow full of beautiful old temples Geylang Serai is the central hub ofand delicious eats at Chinatown HARBOURFRONT KAMPONG GELAM this district and a great place to tryFood 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 homeand only a 10-minute drive to the Vibrant district MARINA BAY to brightly colouredcity centre. Resorts World Sentosa, has Hindu temples, This is where you’ll find Singapore’s shophouses and authenticResorts World Convention Centre delicious food and national icon, the Merlion. Wander Peranakan culture. It’s also one ofand 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 theEVENT: PCMA Convening Leaders had been held outside of North take advantage of them. hybrid broadcast studio in July 2020VENUE: Marina Bay Sands America and was a mix of in-person On day two, attendees heard from with the PCMA, before Asia PacificWHEN: 11-15 January 2021 and virtual attendees. the 27th prime minister of Australia, Community Conversations tookWHO: 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 aO 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 stageAssociation (PCMA) Convening face experiences and provide local fitted with an immersive backdropLeaders’ 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. Insteadconnecting business event industry meant guests could enjoy what of a conventional green screenpeers to discuss the latest thinking Singapore has to offer while sticking backdrop, there are two massiveand innovation in events, from to Covid-safe measures in place. 6mx4m LED walls that can showtechnology 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 displayfirst time in 64 years the event about their professional interests to vivid floor projections.

12 ONE-OF-A-KIND VENUES ONE-OF-A-KIND VENUES 13Changi Exhibition Centre NEAREST MRT: HarbourfrontEVENT SPACE: 100,000sqm of outdoor Resorts World Sentosa Singaporespace and 40,000sqm of indoor space is Asia’s ultimate leisure andCAPACITY: 8,000 delegates for a reception MICE destination, able to host Boutiquein the Exhibition Hall 35,000 delegates at one time. In W SingaporeNEAREST MRT: Changi Airport the Convention Centre, a total ofBuilt 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 SingaporeAirshow. Individual spaces measure Raffles City Convention Centrefrom 65sqm to 16,000sqm and it EVENT SPACE: 6,500sqm, including 27includes an observation tower with meeting rooms and three ballrooms Eco-leaderpanoramic views. CAPACITY: Fairmont Ballroom can host Singapore Zoo Parkroyal on Pickering 2,850, seated theatre-styleResorts World Sentosa Convention NEAREST MRT: City Hall delegates in its largest space CAPACITY: 540 people for a co*cktailCentre Raffles City Convention Centre NEAREST MRT: Singapore EXPO reception in the Great RoomEVENT SPACE: 11,000 sqm of meeting and is one of the largest convention Opened in 2012 as the convention NEAREST MRT: Harbourfrontfunction space centres, centrally located in wing of Singapore EXPO, both This designer hotel is situated onCAPACITY: Asia’s largest column- the heart of the city, close venues can be used individually or resort island Sentosa and has morefree 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 co*cktail 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 wantBustling evening now on UNESCO’s truebluecuisine.com to eat like a Crazy Richhawker centre Representative List of • Has two private dining rooms for Asian, bring them to NewtonS 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 Michelinunique dishes. It’s an unbeatable it will be an international gathering Bib Gourmand. Located by the JustIN Flavours of Asiacountry 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 BayfrontMichelin 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: Bayfronthave long been a popular and blends the distinct spices and with his mother, serving traditional Singaporean celebrityaffordable eating destination in cooking techniques of this region. dishes like minced chicken ngoh chef Justin Quek’s all-day dinerSingapore, and two hawker stands To sample it for yourself, make sure hiang (meat rolled in beancurd skin) serves gourmet food, from lobsterwere even awarded Michelin stars the Candlenut and True Blue Cuisine and udang ketak (crayfish fried in Hokkien noodles to the signaturein 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 17A moment ofmindfulness 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 HourW 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 eclectica craft beer, Singapore’s bar scene coasters are sustainable, made from mocktails to enjoy at homehas something for all tastes. An compostable lotus leaves that can beimpressive 11 establishments made re-used 20 times.the 2020 list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars(compiled by World’s Best Bars), Top-rated Atlaswith Singapore’s Jigger and Pony Jigger and Pony atlasbar.sgtaking the number one spot. WHERE: 600 North Bridge Road We chose a few that are well brunch and enjoy unlimited craft NEAREST MRT: Bugisworth a visit during your next trip. co*cktails 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 co*cktail: 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 co*cktails, 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 BenedictineManhattan 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 juiceregent-singapore/dining/ beautifully-designed first gained popularity because it 10ml grenadinemanhattan menu to discover subtle looked like a moderate punch and A dash of Angostura bittersWHERE: Level 2 of the Regent new twists on favourites like was seen as socially acceptable for A slice of pineapple andSingapore (1 Cuscaden Road) The Old Fashioned. ladies to drink in public a cherryNEAREST MRT: Orchard 3.It was a favourite drink of writersManhattan is an opulent Native Joseph Conrad and Rudyard Kipling Methodestablishment with decor that tribenative.com 4.It is an IBA official co*cktail, so it can 1. Add all the ingredientsevokes 19th-century New York WHERE: 52A Amoy Street be used in the annual World co*cktail into a shaker with iceand serves co*cktails inspired by NEAREST MRT: Maxwell Competition for bartenders 2. Shake, then strain intosignificant 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 glasscity’s history. Book a table for tour of Asia, with ingenious co*cktails grab a pre-mixed version from DFS 3. Garnish with a slice ofManhattan’s legendary Sunday crafted from locally foraged Wines and Spirits in Changi Airport pineapple and a cherry

20 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 ‘KingT 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 dramaticnights. They’ll marvel at Gardens transformation over the past 50 Evening Treat your delegates to aby the Bay, learn about the years to become one of the most delightful co*cktail at Jigger andculture and history of the liveable cities in Asia. Pony, named Asia’s number one barworld’s only city-state and in 2020 by World’s Best Bars. Thensample some of the best Afternoon Take a traditional it’s time to get your dancing shoes onfood 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 inDAY ONE: CULTURAL Las Vegas. For more about fare such as chickenDISCOVERY the famous co*cktail, rice and laksa, a spicyMorning Enjoy a local see p19 noodle soup. Hawkerbreakfast followed food courts are such anby morning Tai Chi at important part of life in The mythical Merlionthe Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore that in 2020 they becamea UNESCO World Heritage site. part of UNESCO’s RepresentativeAfterwards, immerse yourself in List of the Intangible Culturala world of colourful flowers at the Heritage of Humanity.Orchid Garden. Evening Have a world-famousAfternoon Break into smaller groups Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel,and depart on a cultural tour around followed by a Chilli Crab seafoodthe key districts of Chinatown, Little dinner in one of many excellentIndia and Joo Chiat. Stop off along restaurants overlooking Marina Baythe 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 theDAY THREE: same year was awarded than 1,500,000CITY IN A GARDEN the World Building of plants and flowersMorning Visit the the Year prize at the here, as well as theTekka market to find World Architecture instantly recognisablethe freshest produce, Festival Supertree Grove.tropical fruits and fragrant Assistance planningspices. Then, pick your own Evening Take your delegates incentives iningredients and learn how to cook for dinner amid the tranquillity of Singapore For morelocal dishes in a culinary class. the rainforest at the Night Safari, the information about world’s first nocturnal wildlife park. assistance schemesAfternoon Visit Gardens by the Bay As dusk falls they can relax and for planning incentivesand 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 theS 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 andmany 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, whichits ambitious plans for a greener The S$4.5billion (approximately and a hotel all part of the plan. The owns the racecourse, has alsooutlook 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 designersas well as a new wildlife eco-tourism towers and include a 15,000-seat Singapore Zoo, Night Safari to redesign Singapore’s onlyhub set to open in 2023. arena, meeting rooms, ballrooms and River Safari. horse-racing venue as and exhibition halls, as well as something “inspiringJurong Lake District 1,000 high-end suites, a rooftop Resorts World Sentosa and unique.” jld.gov.sg pool and restaurants. rwsentosa.comJurong Lake Gardens is a 90-hectare The new arena will be a major A multi-billion dollar RWS at nightgreen sanctuary where guests can capacity upgrade on the current expansion plan knownimmerse themselves in nature. 5000-capacity ballroom, suitable as Resorts World SentosaCurrently, just the Lakeside Garden for MICE groups to host extra-large (RWS) 2.0 was announcedis open for visitors but three more plenary sessions and conference in April 2019, which will addnature-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 containingGarden and Promenade. technical productions. two hotels, retail establishments

26 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 inS 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 criteriathe 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 andapproach to economic for the people four priorities: dragonflies. The water fresh produce in the qualityactivity, 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-dosingadvances in areas of sustainability Engagement. In June 2019, Sands have solar panels on their canopies and LED grow lighting. It promotessuch as the Recycle, Reduce and Expo and Convention Centre to generate energy for their own cost-effective vertical farmingReuse (3R) waste management achieved LEED (Leadership in lighting, while others are integrated solutions that maximise space andpartnership with the Singapore Energy and Environmental Design) with the Gardens’ conservatories productivity, and minimise relianceHotel 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, locatedawareness in the construction and increasing energy efficiency by 42% open in 2022 as a zero-waste hotel, in the Greater Sungei Kadut areareal 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 andtheir own sustainability initiatives. strategy; recycling over 50% of system, recyclable water system and animal feed production facilities.

28 EVENT SUPPORT EVENT SUPPORT 29 Assistance schemesH ome to world-class facilities, efficient infrastructure, and an empowering businessenvironment, Singapore is the idealdestination for hosting exceptional reimbursem*nt basis. To qualify, your event must meet requirements in four categories: content/business events. Comprehensive brand of event, numberevent assistance schemes can help of foreign delegates Push back onsupport and grow your event into a expected, duration of Palawan Beachplatform that connects and inspires. event and attendee Discover exclusive privileges, profile. Fundingservices and experiences with support can be gained for IN SINGAPORE INCENTIVES & • Create unforgettable memoriesthese 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 atBUSINESS 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, withfinancial support to event organisers. support includes: To qualify for the INSPIRE unrivalled night views of the cityIt covers key event costs, such • Logo support programme, groups must meet the • Take a scenic sunset tour aroundas 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 co*cktails 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 disbursem*nt 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 – putSINGAPORE MICE ADVANTAGE • Discount on bulk purchase of together lists of special offersPROGRAMME (SMAP) StarHub Travel Prepaid SIM cards How can it help me plan events your delegates might likeQualified MICE groups can enjoy • Complimentary customisation of in Singapore? • Walking trails – interesting andexclusive benefits with our partners co-branded NETS FlashPay cards Once you have registered, you will scenic routes availableon 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 channelsdiscounts, shopping vouchers, across multiple categories. These with a mapping service to helpattraction 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 forAmong 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.

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