WHERE GOALS, FUN & MOTIVATION MEET. A meeting planner’s guide to creating successful events in Singapore contents TURN YOUR PASSION CH 03 UNIQUE EXPERIENCES 52 FOR DYNAMIC EVENTS INTO REALITY 02 Unique Activities 54 Team-building Activities 58 Special Interest Tours 66 WE ARE HERE TO HELP 03 CH 04 LIFESTYLE PRECINCTS 72 CH 01 WHY SINGAPORE 04 Accolades 08 CH 05 EVENT ORGANISERS 78 Channels of Support 09 Sustainable Green Meetings 10 CH 06 EVENTS CALENDAR 92 CH 02 EVENT VENUES 12 CH 07 SINGAPORE FAST FACTS 98 Conventional Venues 14 Hotel Conference Facilities 18 Unconventional Venues 37 1 2 3 Download the Singapore Launch Scan any AR enabled image in this brochure MPG App at the Apple App the App. that has a . For an accurate scan, position Store or Google Play. the camera on your phone about 5cm away Singapore skyline at dusk from the image. 2 3 Turn your passion We are here to help for dynamic Singapore Exhibition & As an experience architect Convention BureauTM events into reality We value every business attendee and trade visitor, and we are The Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau™ (SECB) is a part of dedicated to providing support to industry partners in creating the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). As the lead government agency seamless and efficiently-run events. Singapore is the perfect place to combine business and leisure for for the business events sector, we are responsible for shaping and meetings and incentive travel. Our cutting-edge facilities, unique retaining Singapore’s exceptional reputation as one of the world’s best business events destinations. venues and wide range of entertainment options enable meeting As a global marketer planners to engage and empower their delegates with innovative We also facilitate marketing and publicity support for your event to ways of working, networking and collaborating. As a business events champion help you reach your regional and global target audience, including event listings on visitsingapore.com/mice and the VisitSingapore We drive initiatives to develop Singapore’s vibrant MICE environment Business Events LinkedIn account. If you’re passionate about growth – for yourself, your delegates and achieve greater business competitiveness. We also strive to and your business – this is where you can make it happen. reinforce Singapore’s position as a regional events hub by connecting Singapore is a member of the Best Cities Global Alliance, the meeting planners with venues and supporting services, leading world’s first convention bureau alliance. Other member partners government agencies, local associations and business partners. include Berlin, Bogotá, Cape Town, Copenhagen, Dubai, Edinburgh, Houston, Madrid, Melbourne, Tokyo and Vancouver. To deliver the best professional practices and service, we pride ourselves on our close cooperation that extends across organisations, cultures and countries. Singapore 4 5 Why why singapore Where business, leisure & world-class experiences meet. Partner Singapore’s experienced business event organisers to create winning solutions and achieve success for your event. Our knowledge-based economy, extensive networks, pro-business environment, stable socio-political climate, strong economy and myriad leisure offerings make it easy for you to create a rewardingly fun experience that’s more than just business. It’s not what you can do, but who you can be. Explore how Singapore enables your passion for growth for you, your business and your team. Scan this page to watch our video. Singapore skyline at night 6 why singapore 7 Access thought leadership in a secure Leverage the Asian hub with a Organise events with ease Mix business with unique leisure experiences intellectual property rights environment global perspective Singapore prides itself on its efficiency and the professional services When it comes to having a great time, it’s all in a day’s work in Singapore. Singapore is the home base of thought leadership and innovation, As one of Asia’s main air, sea and telecommunications hubs, Singapore that the local industry can provide to business events organised here. From its distinctive cultures and dining experiences to a vibrant arts with unique strengths in knowledge-based and knowledge-driven offers access to a marketplace of some 4 billion people within a 7-hour The SECB also works with industry partners to provide customised scene and acclaimed events like the world’s first FORMULA 1 night industries such as banking and finance, biomedical sciences, infocomm flight radius. Business travellers can easily convene in Singapore, with solutions to meet the unique needs of any event. With Singapore’s race, and the season-ending Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals technology and media, energy and environment, as well as transport over 100 international airlines flying to some 380 cities in 90 countries stable socio-political climate, good infrastructure and an enticing featuring the year’s best eight singles and doubles players, there’s and security. We have also successfully grown our R&D base, drawing and territories worldwide. Beyond air and sea connectivity, Singapore concentration of business and leisure offerings, business events can a unique mix of exhilarating leisure experiences to enhance a top scientific and creative talent and nurtured many R&D collaborations also has the most extensive network of free trade agreements in Asia. be run with greater ease and confidence. delegate’s stay. between the public sector and private enterprise. These factors continue Coupled with a trusted network of event organisers, venue operators, to draw international thought leaders, high-level government officials, government agencies, trade associations and academic/research We are committed to maintaining our position as a top business events and international personalities to Singapore for the exchange of ideas institutions, Singapore is well-positioned to ensure the smooth planning Discover innovative venues for every event destination, offering event organisers the opportunity to access world- and insights. and successful staging of a business event. class content, network with top minds, and still have a great time. To help event organisers develop creative programmes that enrich the Singapore is home to over 7,000 multinational corporations and “One of the key strategies to drive our events business forward is to form overall delegate experience, Singapore offers an array of unconventional around 150 International Non-Profit Organisations (INPOs). strategic partnerships with established MICE players abroad to create new business event venues that seamlessly integrate MICE facilities with shows in the Asian market. We will continue to collaborate with strategic unique leisure offerings. partners to develop new event concepts in key industries such as healthcare, technology and environment to meet industry demands, and in line with Singapore’s vision to be the regional hub for these industries.” Aloysius Arlando, CEO, SingEx Holdings Pte Ltd Event organisers can also take advantage of the rising interest in Asia from the international business community, and attract delegates looking to access and harness the growing opportunities in this region. Singapore continues to attract and anchor quality business events, facilitating the creation of thought-provoking content and exchange of in-depth knowledge, while providing valuable networking opportunities. Our products and experiences are tailored to meet the needs of increasingly sophisticated delegates and business travellers. Gardens by the Bay 8 why singapore 9 ACCOLADES CHANNELS OF SUPPORT Tap into dynamic Singapore Incentives to make every trip rewarding Highly regarded and one of the most lauded business destinations BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE (BEiS) SINGAPORE MICE ADVANTAGE PROGRAMME (SMAP) in Asia, Singapore is a premier MICE destination that promises an The BEiS Scheme extends financial support to organisers of Meetings, SMAP is a partnership between the SECB, Changi Airport Group, unrivalled experience with each visit. Incentive Travel, Conventions, Trade Conferences or Trade Exhibitions Singapore Airlines Group, JetQuay and Uber to provide business on fulfilment of specified deliverables. Grants are extended on a events organisers and MICE delegates with a host of exclusive Best BT MICE City 2016 reimbursement basis. privileges and unique experiences. (TTG Travel Awards 2016) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Best Convention City in Asia for the 15th consecutive year The recipient must be a business, company or association in the MICE The events will be judged on a minimum number of foreign participants. (International Congress and Convention Association Global Rankings 2016) sector. The event will be judged on content, brand and attendee profile, Best Meeting City in the Asia Pacific including the level of foreign visitorship. (Union of International Associations Global Rankings 2016) In Singapore Incentives & Rewards (INSPIRE) INSPIRE is a rewards programme consisting of curated itineraries which World’s Second International Meeting City APPROVED INTERNATIONAL FAIR (AIF) (Union of International Associations Global Rankings 2016) centres on the best of Singapore’s dining, entertainment and attractions The AIF Scheme confers official recognition suited for groups from India, China, Southeast Asia, Europe and North Best Business City in Southeast Asia 2016 on selected trade fairs with proven international America. The SECB and its partners have launched packages with