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Productivity In The MICE Industry Experience The Best Of Singapore At Your Fingertips Useful Addresses Visitor Information Halal Friendly Destination Cultural Festivals The Great Singapore Sales The Heartbeat of Singapore’s Nightlife New Developements Singapore Experience Awards 2011 Singapore Airshow 2012 ISO: 25639 for Clarity
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Fairmont Singapore | Swissotel The Stamford Singapore The Fullerton Hotel Mandarin Orchard / Marina Mandarin Singapore Expo Convention & Exhibition Centre Marina Bay Sands Venues Guide
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Calendar of Exhibitions 2012/2013 Calendar of Conventions 2012/2013
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Mr Lim Hng Kiang Minister for Trade and Industry
Last year was another good year for Singapore’s tourism
the value chain and deliver even more best-in-class business
sector, which has rebounded strongly from the economic
event offerings that appeal to growth centres in China, India and
downturn three years ago. Our tourism receipts have almost
ASEAN.
doubled from $12.6 billion in 2009 to $22.3 billion in 2011. The Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE)
to partner you in this next phase of growth. Of the $905 million
industry had a fruitful 2011 as well, contributing about a
Tourism Development Fund which the Government is pumping in
quarter of Singapore’s tourism receipts at about $5.6 billion,
over the next five years as a second tranche, STB is committing
up from $5.4 billion in 2010. We continue to be the Top
about $300 million to seed and anchor best-in-class business
Convention City in Asia and the only Asian city in the Top Five
events, as well as high-quality leisure and lifestyle offerings.
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Convention Cities in the World since 2006 . In the past year, we
We want to place greater emphasis on “software” aspects like
have hosted various high-level assemblies and C-suite events.
creation of content and event curation, unique attributes that will
These include the Annual General Meeting of the International
continue to differentiate Singapore from growing regional and
Air Transport Association, Russia-Singapore Business Forum
international competition.
and Currency Conference 2011.
There is significant scope to foster such quality, yield-
Over the next few years, the United Nations World Tourism
driven growth in the MICE industry and create good jobs for
Organisation (UNWTO) expects bright spots like Asia to lead
Singaporeans. I am confident that the MICE community will be
the charge in tourism growth. International arrivals to Asia is
able to band together to move up the value chain, seize growth
expected to go up by about 4-6% for 2012, with Southeast Asia
opportunities and continue to build on Singapore’s positioning as
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accounting for more than a third of this increase . With our unique geographical location, culture and operating context, Singapore is well placed to ride on Asia’s growth. The time is ripe for the Singapore MICE industry to move up
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In this regard, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will continue
According to the International Congress and Convention Asia (ICCA) According to World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and ASEAN Sec
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Ms Rosalind Ng President SACEOS
Once again, we are proud to publish the 7th edition of the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions (MICE) Business Directory 2012/2013. It is a relevant reference for people wishing to connect and do business in the MICE industry in Singapore and abroad. SACEOS is optimistic about the continued growth of the MICE industry in Singapore. Last year there was a record 46 per cent year-on-year growth² in the number of conventions, conferences and tradeshows in 2011 coupled with key events demonstrating strong growth with increased attendance and participation. In May 2012, it was confirmed that Singapore has once again maintained its position as Asia’s Top Convention City for 10 years running, according to the latest Global Rankings by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). In addition, Singapore has retained its spot as the only Asian city in the Top Five Convention Cities in the World alongside Vienna, Barcelona, Paris and Berlin, since 2006. SACEOS is proud of these accolades which have inevitably enhanced Singapore’s appeal to global businesses as a premier hub in the Asia Pacific region and SACEOS members were able to ride on these successes and grow in tandem. Anticipating the growth in the MICE industry in the years to come, SACEOS Executive Committee started to assess its capability, capacity and structure of the organisation. 2
What remains certain is that SACEOS will continue to work with STB and the MICE stakeholders to drive key initiatives including Continuing Education & Training (CET), MICE+E DATA & Statistics, MICE Industry Portal and Membership. SACEOS continues to aspire to be the main continuing education and training provider for MICE courses to its members and the MICE Industry through its Professional Exhibition Management (PEM), Professional Conference Management (PCM) and Certified in Exhibition (CEM) training courses. Taught by professional industry practitioners who share their personal experiences make the training courses invaluable. These training courses are also conducted overseas. To help MICE organizers clinched international projects, SACEOS embarked on the “MICE+E Data & Statistics” where MICE information from 13 countries were consolidated. Many stakeholders have benefitted from these data. SACEOS will continue to strengthen this industry initiative for the benefit of its members. Recognizing that communication is vital in today’s information age, SACEOS is in the midst of revamping its website to meet industry’s need. The innovative and interactive website portal with social media tools aim to be a one stop hub for the MICE industry in Singapore. At SACEOS, we recognize that the process starts with membership and or audience. Through the website portal,
SACEOS is also confident to attract relevant MICE players. Hence, more effort shall be channeled to increase SACEOS membership in the immediate term. The Singapore MICE industry is fast evolving and expanding with a shortage of experienced personnel to sustain its growth. There is a need to recruit more to the industry and raise productivity. Through the SACEOS CET programs and engagement with the educational institutions, SACEOS aims to attract more new talents into the MICE industry. In view of a serious need to build the workforce, SACEOS has taken heed and had set up a “MICE Young Leaders Group” to drive this initiative and to reach out to the Gen Y group. SACEOS continues to stay abreast with the changing needs of the MICE industry and will help its members to seize the opportunities. SACEOS aims to build greater rapport in the tripartite MICE ecology in Singapore with the Singapore Tourism Board, MICE organisers and the supporting hospitality industry (i.e. venue owners, hotels and travel agents). SACEOS is confident that its close collaboration with STB and the strategic alliances with its MICE partners will propel Singapore to a higher level playing field that will secure the country’s position as a leader in the Asia’s MICE scene. I hope you will find this directory useful for your business needs.
Singapore Tourism Sector Performance for 2011 Roundup Report. This figure is based only on business events monitored and supported by STB.
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Ms Neeta Lachmandas Assistant Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board Singapore’s tourism sector has grown remarkably over the decades into an important economic driver. In 2011, Singapore tourism witnessed a record 13.2 million visitor arrivals (VA) and SGD22.3 billion in tourism receipts (TR) – a 13 per cent and 17 per cent yearon-year increase respectively. The latest projections by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) indicate that international tourism will keep growing in 2012, with Asia leading the growth at four to six per cent. Recognising the growth potential of the region, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is forecasting an increase of up to eight per cent in TR and up to ten per cent in VA for 2012. To stay relevant and competitive in a rapidly changing global operating environment while meeting rising expectations, our efforts must focus on quality tourism by understanding consumer needs and strengthening industry capabilities so as to reinforce Singapore’s value proposition as an award-winning Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) destination in the region. Along with this approach is a constant process of renewal and rejuvenation as seen in the broad and ever-evolving suite of business and leisure offerings that allows visitors to make choices to suit their specific needs for a personalised and meaningful experience. Further, with the evolving demands of the MICE industry, it is imperative to ensure that
established venues and facilities are equipped to meet the requirements of event organisers and delegates. With the completion of its upgrading works and the opening of a new meetings facility, Max Atria at Singapore Expo now has the flexibility to cater for events of various sizes and needs, while Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre has embarked on a modernisation programme to upgrade its infrastructural and technological capacities. Upcoming highlights such as Gardens by the Bay, the world’s first River Safari and The National Art Gallery will also add to the vibrancy of Singapore’s MICE landscape, providing unique and unconventional event venues for event organisers and business visitors alike. Moving forward, the challenge lies in building on our growing position of thought-leadership and taking the competition to the next level. This involves working closely with key partners to co-create and grow an exciting pipeline of events showcasing leading industry insights and original, value-added content that resonates with consumers such as the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (July 2012), 100% Design Singapore (October 2012) and Hotel Technology Conference 2012 (part of TravelRave held in October 2012). As always, industry partnerships also play a pivotal role in cultivating a vibrant and robust MICE ecosystem within which quality
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events can anchor and thrive. For example, a 2010 agreement between Suntec Singapore and Resorts World Sentosa paved the way for a seamless event experience during the 11th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (2011) where delegates enjoyed a comprehensive range of MICE facilities, leisure and entertainment options collectively offered by both venues. In 2012, a synergistic partnership between Singex Exhibition Ventures and European exhibition organiser Fiera Milano led to the development of RehabTech Asia 2013 – Asia’s first and only trade event for the assistive technology, integrated care and rehabilitation engineering industry. As part of our journey towards quality tourism, Singapore’s future success is contingent upon a well-organised, probusiness setting, a strong MICE industry and the growth potential of the region. As event organisers, venue operators and other industry members continuously innovate to create new experiences for their clients, they are also building their capabilities in terms of stronger companies and better jobs which would ultimately propel the industry forward. It is an exciting time to be in Singapore and Asia, and channelling our collective efforts to develop consumer-centric products and visitor experiences will enable us to leverage the right opportunities for long-term sustainable growth.
Mr Wong Hong Kuan Chief Executive, Singapore Workforce Development Agency 2011 was a year where Singapore achieved a record high of 13.2 million visitors and tourism receipts of $22.2 billion respectively. The Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (MICE) industry in particular demonstrated a robust performance within the tourism sector; contributing 46% annual growth in totality from numbers of tradeshows, conferences and conventions as reported by the Singapore Tourism Board. Despite the global economic uncertainty, the tourism outlook remains upbeat, as Singapore continues to be the preferred MICE destination for high-level assemblies and C-suite level events such as the ACI (Financial Markets Association) World Congress and TravelRave among others. To meet the evolving needs of the MICE industry, venue operators are improving their existing infrastructure. For example, Singapore Expo has developed Max Atria, a new MICE-focus facility with over 12,700 square metres of exhibition and meeting space. In October 2012, Suntec Singapore will also embark on a $180 million makeover to upgrade its facilities. These enhancement projects, together with the two Integrated Resorts, and new developments such as Gardens by the Bay and Singapore Sports Hub will augment Singapore’s existing MICE and events venues and enhance our appeal as a dynamic and vibrant global city. While efforts are made to upgrade the hardware of the MICE and Events facilities, it is equally vital to improve the software of our workforce to ensure we remain competitive and productive with relevant skills sets to meet the demands of the industry. The Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) framework is a national Continuing Education and Training (CET) system design for adult training. WSQ provides opportunities for
workforce to acquire skills to find jobs and upgrade themselves for better employability. It also helps raise the productivity and competitiveness for companies. The Tourism WSQ framework encompasses different specialisation tracks catering to the tourism sub-sectors including Hotels and Accommodation, Tour and Travel, Attractions and MICE and Events among others. WDA has established a various Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centres to offer a comprehensive array of nationally accredited WSQ courses, ranging from certificates to diploma programmes. There are also courses specifically for the Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs), which include modular professional development programmes, master classes and seminars to deepen and broaden the skills sets of PMETs. Caliberlink, a one-stop service point for PMETs, was officially launched in March 2012 where PMETs can also look forward to various useful services offered, such as executive coaching, training advisory, career transition programmes, networking sessions and employment facilitation. These training opportunities and facilities will ensure that our workforce continues to upgrade their knowledge and skills to be competitive and ready to meet any challenges ahead. On the behalf of our colleagues, WDA congratulates SACEOS on the successful publication of your seventh issue of Business Directory. We look forward to continually working closely with SACEOS in building the industry manpower capabilities and establishing Singapore as a premier hub for the MICE and Events industry.
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Mr William Tan President, National Association of Travel Agents Singapore It was reported recently that Singapore has been crowned, for the 10th consecutive year, as Asia’s top convention city. It also ranks among the top 5 internationally, alongside countries like Venice, Barcelona, Paris and Berlin. Certainly, it is no mean feat for our small country to have continuously pushed itself into international acclaim. The Singapore Tourism Board recently reported that the BTMICE industry in Singapore grew an astonishing 46% growth in the number of conventions, conferences and tradeshows in 2011. As business travellers take up, on average, a third of total visitor arrivals, this growth is excellent and very exciting news for the entire industry.
ABOUT NATAS The National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) is an industry-led organization representing the travel industry in Singapore. It aims to strive for travel excellence by setting and regulating standards of professionalism and ethical conduct of its members. As the voice of the industry, NATAS supports and spearheads education and training and aims to promote and foster goodwill, corporation and understanding
In anticipation of the growing demand within the industry, Singex Venues has recently opened MAX Atria @ Singapore EXPO, a sprawling 12,700 square metre, Green Mark Platinum award-winning convention wing with 32 rooms capable of accommodating 3,500 people.
not only within the local community, but also to
NATAS, her members and various players in the tourism industry will continue with new initiatives and unflagging efforts to promote Singapore as the choice destination for the BTMICE industry.
associations, the Association of Travel & Tourism
Throughout its many years, the Singapore Convention & Exhibition Directory has firmly established and maintained its reputation as the most comprehensive guide for MICE industry players. NATAS members constantly seek to provide their services to the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions industry, and as such the directory will serve as an invaluable business tool for our members. I am also confident that other people in the industry, including meetings and incentives buyers, will find this directory thoroughly essential for their planning needs.
its counterparts in the region and the rest of the world. Founded in 1979 following the merger of two Associations and the Singapore Society of Travel Agents, NATAS has since grown from 82 members to more than 340 Active Members, 80 Associate Members and 4 Honorary Life Members. Annually, NATAS organizes two of Singapore’s largest consumer travel fairs, Travel in February and Holidays in August. The two fairs draw more than 120,000 visitors and bring together a host of outbound travel agents, national tourist organizations, airlines, hotels and other travel-
I wish all readers success in your events, and I am greatly looking forward to having my members service your events’ travel and hospitality needs.
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related services.
Mr Kevin Cheong Chairman, Association of Singapore Attarctions Singapore’s tourism industry has seen a huge growth over the last few Singapore, ArtScience Museum and Maritime Experiential Museum. This
ABOUT ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE ATTRACTIONS
year, the attractions industry offers an even wider spectrum of leisure and
The Association of Singapore Attractions (ASA)
lifestyle choices as we welcome new attractions like the Gardens by the
was formed in 1992 and is a key representative
Bay, River Safari and Marine Life Park.
body for the attractions industry. Its objectives
years with the opening of new attractions, such as Universal Studio
include promoting and fostering co-operation,
Visiting MICE delegates will be treated with this greater variety of leisure
understanding and goodwill among members;
and entertainment activities for their post-event programme and even
acting as the representative body working with
off-site social venues. These strengthen Singapore’s position as a leading
all tourist-related organisations, government
meeting and exhibition destination for the industry.
bodies and international organisations; and conducting joint promotional and public relations
In the meantime, the Association of Singapore Attractions is actively
programme to enhance members’ presence
upgrading the service standards and improving the productivity of our
in the industry. Currently, ASA has more than
human resources to handle the increased number of guests. Combined
60 members which cover a wide range of
with the growing number of international meetings and events coming to
attractions types from adventure; to culture
Singapore, attractions are now better equipped to meet the challenging
and history; to edutainment; to lifestyle; and to
landscape.
nature and parks.
ASA seeks to work more closely with Singapore Tourism Board and all industry partners to develop more appealing MICE programmes and attracting international organization to host their meetings and exhibitions in Singapore. On behalf of ASA, I congratulate SACEOS on the publication of this directory. Our members look forward to playing hosts to our MICE delegates.
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Mr Ang Kiam Meng President, Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) The Restaurant Association of Singapore is the industry lead body with the mission of championing and promoting industry development and excellence through advancing the common needs, interests and aspirations of Singapore’s Food and Beverage community. RAS now caters to a growing membership base of more than 300 members, accounting for over 1,300 restaurant outlets and is the largest representative body for F&B establishments in Singapore.
ABOUT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE Established in 1980, the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS), formally known as the Singapore Hotel and Restaurant Association, catered to the distinctive needs of restaurant and hotel operators by representing them
Representing the needs and interests of F&B business operators, we have expanded our global network and has since fostered cooperative relations with leading counterparts worldwide, including the National Restaurant Association (USA), World Association of Chinese Cuisine, Association of Restaurant Managers Ltd (Hong Kong), Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants & Related Trades (HKFORT), Shanghai Restaurant Association, The Grand Tables Association (Republic of Korea) , The Malaysia Selangor, Federal Territory Ku Su Shin Choong Hung, Restaurant Association (KuSu) and many more. RAS also helps to improve industry capabilities and the upgrading of operational skills by implementing various initiatives for its members to gain fresh insights into new business perspectives. I am confident that MICE will continue to serve the industry players well, opening new opportunities and insights for all related industries. On behalf of RAS, I will like to wish all readers success in their business endeavours.
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in post-independent Singapore. As tourism flourished, it prompted restaurants and hotels to create separate representative bodies to better focus and service the needs of the respective individual sectors. Started with only 20 members, RAS had since grown its membership base to more than 300 members, accounting for over 1300 restaurant outlets. It also works closely with various Government bodies and F&B related associations overseas to develop and propel the local F&B industry.
Mdm Kay Kuok President, Singapore Hotel Association 2011 was a good year for the Singapore MICE industry despite challenges in the global economy. The number of conventions, conferences and trade shows rose to 2,130 events posting an impressive 46% increase over 2010. In addition, the year saw a number of inaugural events such as the South Asian Diaspora Convention, Women’s Fashion Week and Indoor Archery World Cup. The growth in popularity of our city as a premium MICE destination is further affirmed by the accolades received in the year. Singapore retained its position as the Best Business City in Southeast Asia for three consecutive years at the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Travel Awards. Singapore also maintained its spot as the only Asian city in the Top Five Convention Cities in the world alongside Vienna, Barcelona, Paris and Berlin in the global ranking by International Congress and Convention Association.
ABOUT SINGAPORE HOTEL ASSOCIATION The Singapore Hotel Association is the umbrella body for hotels in Singapore. Its membership is made up of hotel entities and represented by proprietors of hotels or its appointed representatives. A fulltime secretariat was established in 1979. Its current membership comprises 117 hotels which accounts for more than 90% of total gazette room count.
These achievements speak volumes of our MICE capabilities.
Activities of SHA revolve around the following main themes:
2012 promises to be yet another exciting year with Singapore playing host to
• Research and Representations
internationally renowned events such as the Singapore Airshow as well as Food &
• Safety and Security
Hotel Asia, both of which have generated much buzz to the city. Other event highlights
• Marketing and Promotion
for the year include ICCA Singapore, CommunicAsia and Singapore International Water
• Community and Public Relations
Week 2012, all of which will undoubtedly contribute to a vibrant MICE scene.
• Manpower and Training • Publications
Although, the MICE market is trending upward, we must not rest on our laurels. Given competition from neighboring counterparts, we must adopt a proactive approach to continually attract signature events to Singapore. Hence, on top of our state-of-theart MICE facilities, businesses will need to commit to upgrading the knowledge and skills of their employees in order to ensure an unrivalled MICE experience for our delegates. On behalf of the Singapore Hotel Association, I would like to congratulate SACEOS on this seventh issue of the MICE Directory. SHA is pleased to endorse the directory and
• Productivity and Service Excellence SHA also manages Hotel Reservations Pte Ltd which operates the hotel reservation counters at the airport and an online reservation system, stayinsingapore.com. In addition, SHA’s training arm, Shatec Institutes Pte Ltd, was set up in 1983 to provide skilled manpower to the hotel industry.
also to welcome all MICE delegates to Singapore.
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Dato’ Dr Jannie Chan President, Singapore Retailers Association The retail scene in Singapore is highly dynamic and everchanging. New existing ones are revamped every few years to keep abreast of changing
ABOUT SINGAPORE RETAILERS ASSOCIATION (SRA)
consumers’ needs and wants.
Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) was founded
stores and malls are constantly sprouting from every corner, while
Abound with world-class shopping, Orchard Road is Singapore’s answer to New York’s Fifth Avenue, London’s Regent Street and Paris’ Champs Elysées. Many of the international high fashion brands can be found here, and their presence has established Singapore as a fashion
in 1977, and has more than 300 corporate members who account for more than 70% of Singapore’s retail sales. The SRA’s activities and programmes such as the annual Singapore Retail Industry Conference, the Retail Industry Awards and Scholarships, training
hotspot. Over at Marina Bay, underground walkways and overhead
programmes, the Retail Industry Mystery Shopping
bridges link all the malls, bringing thousands of stores under one
programme, the SRA annual Golf Tournament and
roof. Even the city fringes and outskirts now offer numerous shopping
the annual Retail Industry Ball aim to improve the
opportunities, and modern malls co-exist with old shop houses to offer a
business standards, professionalism and productivity
Uniquely Singapore experience.
of the industry as well as to provide networking opportunities for business partners.
ION Orchard, Orchard Central, 313@Somerset, Mandarin Gallery, Knightsbridge, Scotts Square and Bugis Plus are just some of the newer malls in the city, which, together with the 2 Integrated Resorts, have given shoppers even more impetus to indulge in retail therapy.
industry, the SRA works very closely with SPRING Singapore, the government lead agency for retail, and other government ministries and statutory
Despite the island’s many malls, getting from one mall to another is
boards, for the benefits of retailers.
never a problem as our Mass Rapid Transit rail system provides such
The SRA also provides continual updates on
excellent connectivity. In fact, it has been quipped that Singapore is like
retail trends and government policies via SRA’s
one huge shopping mall!
newsletters, bulletins and circulars.
As an industry partner, SRA is proud to endorse the directory, and
For further details of SRA and our activities and
together with SACEOS, we look forward to welcoming all MICE delegates
services please visit our website at www.retail.org.sg
to Singapore.
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As the independent representative voice of the retail
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or email us at
[email protected]
Ms Nancy Lim President, Spa Association Singapore Congratulations to SACEOS on the successful publication of MICE Directory 2012/ 2013.
ABOUT SPA ASSOCIATION SINGAPORE
The Singapore business tourism industry is getting more vibrant
Spa Association Singapore (SAS) was officially formed in October 1998 with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board to promote Singapore as the choice destination for spas in the region. Key objectives for the Association are establishing and upholding standards of industry practices; promoting networking opportunities within the industry and international bodies; encouraging the advancement in the education and professional standards; serving as the official liaison with various government agencies and regulatory bodies; and promoting the benefits and value of spa experience.
with more international events and business meetings being hosted in the city state. Alongside with this growth of business tourism, the tourism sectors are seeing more dynamism taking place. As the Singapore MICE industry grows and hosts more larger-scale events, the other tourism sectors players will stand to benefit as they welcome more business visitors. More visitor-centric services will be developed and offered to these business travelers to get a share of this growing market segment. The spa industry is also gearing up to tap on this buoyant market. Our SAS members are regularly designing spa services to be offered to the business travelers. We hope to provide our business travelers spa services as a choice of leisure activity amidst their hectic business meetings schedule. In tandem with providing spa services for the business visitors, our Association is looking at ensuring that our spa members maintain the highest quality standards. Thus, business visitors can be assured that they receive quality spa services. SAS looks forward to fruitful partnerships with SACEOS to make Singapore a leading MICE destination for business visitors. We also wish all SACEOS members a better year ahead.
Since 2002, the Association has established the Spa Accreditation Programme which is recognised by the authorities in Singapore as having met the industry standards and practices. Activities organized by the Association included networking sessions, seminars, joint marketing brochures and recruitment campaigns. For more information about Spa Association Singapore, please contact: Spa Association Singapore Secretariat Office 77 Robinson Road #06-05 Singapore 068896 Tel: 6829-5505 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.spaassociation.org.sg
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Productivity In The MICE Industry Experience The Best Of Singapore At Your Fingertips Useful Addresses Visitor Information Halal Friendly Destination Cultural Festivals The Great Singapore Sales The Heartbeat of Singapore’s Nightlife New Developments Singapore Experience Awards 2011 Singapore Airshow 2012 ISO: 25639 for Clarity
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– Abhineet Kaul, Senior Consultant, Public Sector – Asia Pacific, Frost & Sullivan At Singapore MICE Forum 2012 Asia is one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world today. More specifically, Singapore has emerged as a premier MICE destination in the world. The city is ranked as Asia’s Top Convention City (ICCA) and Asia’s Top Meeting City (UIA). In the recent past, Singapore has hosted several key events such as IFAI Expo Asia 2011, World Leadership Conference 2011 and The Asian Banker Summit 2010. It also continues to run the Broadcast Asia, Communic Asia and ITB Asia events. Such events provide significant direct and indirect benefits to Singapore’s economy.
For example, the F1 weekend pulled in serious monetary gains by generating over $100 million in incremental tourism receipts each year, along with an accompanying huge surge in hotel occupancy rates. From a destination marketing viewpoint, the racing event is the third most watched sporting event, after the Olympics and World Cup. This helps to create an exciting and vibrant image for Singapore as an advanced financial and tourist destination. Other benefits include the provision of training opportunities for 1,000 ITE students and many networking opportunities for businesses.
However, there are internal and external challenges that can impede the growth of the MICE industry. The internal ones are shortage of manpower, increasing costs of business, increasing rental costs, rising wages and skill gaps. The external challenges are regional competition, the threatening macro-economic situation, limited accessibility and shifting economic powers. To sustain the growth of the industry, focus has to shift towards productivity improvements. These productivity improvements can be achieved through the increase of value added
In terms of manpower situation, the industry presented the following challenges SHORTAGE OF SUITABLE PEOPLE
REMUNERATION PACKAGE NOT ATTRACTIVE
EXPECTATION GAP IS HIGH
LOW AWARENESS OF MICE AS A CAREER
Attrition Rate in the industry is high (over 25%)
Starting salary in MICE Industry is lower than comparable industries
Long working hours leading to lower work-life balance
There is low awareness of MICE as a career prospect amongst potential recruits
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The supply to the industry is not sufficient to meet the demand Number of degree holders joining MICE industry is not enough Lack of fundamental and technical skills for new employees Current training courses are not comprehensive
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The salary growth propects of MICE industry are not as attractive as comparable industries Working hours and stress levels are high, and remuneration is not in line with that
Dynamic nature of work leads to higher burn our rates New recruits join due to the glamorous events, and are not ready to accept the reality of MICE Industry
Working in MICE Industry is not considered a “full-time job” There is a need to increase awareness of careers in the MICE Industry
Remarks: Preference is to hire from within the industry for managerial levels Source: Industry Interactions
To sustain growth of the industry, focus has to shift towards productivity improvements Productivity improvements in MICE can be defined as increasing the number and size of events, which leads to significant benefits for the economy
Produtivity Drivers
Benefits to the Economy
Retention
Spin-offs in terms of increasing
Economic Spinoff
Talent Development
potential customer segment and creation of jobs in sectors
Productivity = Increase number and size of MICE events Job Creation for Peripheral Industry Sectors
Entrepreneurship
like hotels, air and inland transport, F&B and other business activities
The following facators play a major role in affecting the changes in productivity of MICE industry GROWTH
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• Changes in revenue - visitors, average spend • Changes in scalability and repeatability of events • Dynamics of other major sectors of economy
• Changes in cost - venue costs/ hotel costs/ office costs • Manpower costs - skill shortage, wage inflation, skill leakage
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Remarks • Polytechnic graduates are preferred for executive levels due to availability and lower salary expectation • Difficulty in hiring university graduates due to limited courses at university level
Median Age: • Managerial – 5-10 years • Executive – Less than 2 years
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Remarks: • Median Age tends to be lower due to preference for dynamic workforce that can adjust to long working hours • Low preference for senior citizens
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Median Age: • Managerial – 30-40 years • Executive – 25-30 years
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Yet, there is considerable potential for improvement in the area of aptitude and attitude, which can lead to success. We found out that the key inhibitors in the hiring of local professionals were the lack of awareness and expectation gaps of the candidates. Finally, the collaboration of all stakeholders is needed to bring about such productivity improvements in the sector and keep Singapore competitive in the MICE industry.
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The dynamism of the MICE industry in Singapore is characterised by the manpower profile in the sector. However, in recent years, the industry has been increasingly dependent on local manpower. The current challenges facing the manpower situation are namely: shortage of suitable people, unattractive remuneration packages, huge expectation gaps and low awareness of ‘MICE as a career’.
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There are three factors that play a major role in affecting the productivity of the MICE industry, namely: growth, inflation and shifts. The main challenge facing industry growth is the decreasing growth potential, attributed to the emergence of smaller firms competing on price, and also the scaling down of events. Inflation is also rising due to increasing costs of operation for the industry players; across all levels, including manpower, rental, accommodation and materials. There are also major shifts in the industry – big players are diversifying their portfolios while other countries are becoming more cost-competitive than Singapore in the MICE industry.
• Preference of ‘attitude’ over ‘aptitude’ • BSC, Venues and DMC prefer diploma holders as easier to manage expectations • PCOs & PEOs prefer degree holders Gender for content generation and more dynamic roles
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The dynamism of MICE industry in Singapore is characterized by the profile of the manpower in the sector
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The YourSingapore Guide app, a new mobile app available for free on iPhone and Android smartphones.was jointly developed by STB with partners American Express, Singapore Airlines, and StarHub to help visitors explore Singapore on the go by enabling visitors to access the latest and most essential information about Singapore such as attractions, shopping deals, dining options, and events, all at their fingertips.
Visitors with their unique needs and interests, can personalise their Singapore journey by designing their desired The YourSingapore Guide app is currently Singapore experience on the YourSingapore available for download on iOS (4) and website,www.yoursingapore.com, before Android. arrival in Singapore. Upon arrival, visitors can then make use of the myriad services found on the YourSingapore Guide app to help them maximise their stay. Visitors on business or leisure can also make use of the YourSingapore Guide app to search for a restaurant nearby, plan travel routes and call for a taxi. Mobile technology is set to change the entire holiday experience and the possibilities are endless. YourSingapore Guide app users who are American Express Card members or Singapore Airlines and SilkAir passengers will be able to access information on exclusive year-long merchant privileges on dining, hotel accommodation, shopping and lifestyle activities, tourist attractions and transport, all at their fingertips.
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The YourSingapore Guide mobile app is designed to help make the visitor’s experience more seamless in Singapore. It provides useful tools like a location based service that displays the attractions, products, services, and experiences that are closest to the visitors, wherever they are. Visitors will also enjoy attractive privileges provided through the partners, and can share their holiday experiences with their friends and families via social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook
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Visitors will also have free data access when using the app with the co-branded YourSingapore StarHub Preferred Tourist Prepaid Card in addition to an exciting host of tourist privileges which includes free IDD 018 calls to 18 destinations and free data access within the YourSingapore Guide.
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VISITOR INFORMATION Immigration Generally, foreigners who do not require visas for entry and are visiting Singapore as tourists, may be given up to 30-day social visit passes upon their arrival in Singapore. For a list of countries with visa requirements, please log on to http:// app.ica.gov.sg/travellers/entry/visa_ requirements.asp Tourists, however, should have valid passports, owned / return tickets, onward facilities (visas, entry permiets, etc. ) to their next destination and sufficient funds for their stay in Singapore. If they require a longer stay, they may apply to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority after their arrival.
Customs The following items are NOT allowed to be brought into Singapore : • Liquors and cigarettes marked with the words “ SINGAPORE DUTY NOT PAID” on the labels, cartons or packets • Cigarettes with the prefix “E” printed on the packets • Chewing gum • Chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products • Cigarette lighters of pistol or revolver shape • Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances • Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products • Firecrackers • Obscene articles, publications, video tapes / discs and software
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GST Refund Scheme A 7% Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) is levied in Singapore. Visitors who spent a minimum of $100 or more at shops displaying the Tax Free Shopping and Tax
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Refund logos respectively can claim for the GST paid on the purchases at the GST Refund Counters upon departure at the airport. GST Refund only applies to goods taken out of Singapore within 2 months of purchase.
Airport Tax A passenger service charge of SGD 21 should be incorporated in the air ticket ( including tickets issued outside of Singapore ). If this has not been done, you may be required to pay the SGD 21 during check-in. Passengers who are in transit for less than 24 hours may leave the airport without having to pay the service charge upon departure from Singapore.
those who prefer bottled mineral water, local supermarkets and grosers usually carry a sizeable selection.
Electricity Singapore voltage is 220 - 240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second. On request, most hotels will povide transformers to visitors with electrical appliances of a different voltage.
Smoking Smoking is not allowed in all air conditioned areas such as restaurants, entertainment outlets, cinemas and shopping centres. It is also an offence to smoke in public buses, MRT, taxis and in lifts. First time offenders can be fined up to the maximum of S$1000.
Currency
Tipping
The local currency is Singapore dollars and cents. Notes come in denominations of SGD 2, SGD 5, SGD 10, SGD 20, SGD 50, SGD 100, SGD 500, SGD 1,000, and SGD 10,000. Coins come in denominations of 1,5,10,20 and 50 cents and SGD 1.
Tipping is not practised as most hotels and restaurants in Singapore already levy a 10% service charge on customers’ bills. Tipping is prohibited at the airport.
Major credit / charge cards are widely accepted by establishments in Singapore. Apart from the airport, banks and hotels, money can be changed wherever the sign “licensed Money Changer” is displayed.
Singapore’s weather is mainly warm and humid throughout the year.
Climate
Useful Numbers Police - 999 (toll-free)
Telecommunications There are two mobile phone networks, GSM900 and GSM1800 and three mobile telephone service providers - SingTel, M1 and StarHub. To make international calls , the access codes are 001, 013, or 019 for SingTel, 002 or 021 for M1, and 008 or 018 for StarHub.
Postal Services
Ambulance & Fire Brigade - 995 (toll-free) STB Tourustline (24 hr automated tourist information system) - 1800 736 2000 ( tollfree in Singapore only ) Singapore Visitors Centre @ Changi Singapore Changi Airport Arrival Hall, Terminal 1, 2 and 3. Opens daily from 6am - 2am
While you’re here in Singapore, you may mail anything out of the country via SingPost. Call 1605 for general enquires and +65 6845 6607 to mail a registered article or call the Speedpost hotline at 1800-222 5777.
Singapore Visitors Centre @ Orchard At the junction facing Cairnhill and Orchard Road. Opens daily from 9.30am - 10.30pm
Drinking Water
Singapore Visitors Centre @ Bugis Street Next to Iluma Shopping Centre opposite Bugis Junction. Opens daily 11am - 10pm
It is perfectly safe to drink water straight from the tap in Singapore. However, for
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There are also many, mainly Indian and Malay, restaurants that are not certified Halal but “assured” Halal by the Muslim owners. They will generally have a Muslim restaurant name or have large signs of Islamic Arabic inscriptions.
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With close to 70 mosques in Singapore, it is easy to find one near you wherever you are in the island. They are some of the best maintained mosques in the region with all mosques having separate prayer and ablution facilities for females. Most of them may even have female’s prayer dress available.
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From fast food chains to international cuisine, there is a Halal option for the whole family. Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (better known as MUIS) is the sole authority in Singapore that can certify restaurants & food outlets as Halal. MUIS logo at the entrance or at the food serving area ensures the food outlet is a Halal certified establishment. Currently more than 2000 food outlets are certified Halal by MUIS. Most of the fast food chains such as McDonalds, Burger King, Deli France, Swenson, etc are Halal certified. Visit crescentrating.com to get a list of Halal restaurants in Singapore.
As for Hotels, there are number of them in Singapore who have now integrated the needs of the Muslim Guests in their service offerings. They have Qiblah direction marked in the rooms, Halal certified Restaurants and some even have prayer rooms. For a full list of Crescentrated Halal Friendly Hotels in Singapore, visit the Singapore Hotels page on Crescentrating. com
Singapore has much to offer to those staying for just a few hours, or even a fortnight. With the ready availability of Halal food, ease of finding the closest Masjid and Halal Friendly Hotels to stay, Singapore is an excellent stopover for the Muslim traveler, whether for business or leisure.
Most of the mosques have their programs and sermons in Malay. However, for Friday prayers (Jumu’ah), some mosques will conduct the sermon in English. “Al Falah” mosque near Orchard Road generally holds the Friday sermon in English. In addition, some mosques where the congregation tends to be mainly Tamil speaking will have programs and Friday sermon in Tamil.
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Getting Halal food is one of the main concerns of any Muslim traveler and in Singapore with many mainstream food outlets certified as Halal, the array of Halal food available is enough to delight any traveler.
Singapore’s famous food courts offer the best of local cuisine. Generally, most of them will have at least one or two outlets that are Muslim owned. Some food courts like Adam Food Court and Geylang Serai Food Court have quite a number of food outlets that are Muslim outlets. The Banquet chain of food courts offers wholly Halal food.
Orchard Road, Kampong Glam (Arab Street) area and Little India are some of the places you could not just enjoy shopping, but also find Halal food and Mosques
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Singapore is truly a destination where Muslim travelers will feel at home. In Crescentrating’s Halal Friendly Travel (CRaHFT) ranking for 2012, Singapore was ranked 2nd in the top 10 Halal friendly holiday destinations among the non-OIC countries and it was ranked 4th in the top 10 Halal Friendly shopping destinations. Singapore Changi Airport was also ranked 2nd in the top 10 Halal Friendly Airports among the non-OIC countries. This indicates the level of Halal friendly services and facilities that awaits the Muslim travelers visiting the island.
If you happen to be Singapore during Ramadhan, you have nothing to worry; Singapore will make you feel at home with all the Ramadhan atmosphere and services especially around Arab Street, Geylang Serai and the Little India areas. Masjid Sultan in the Arab Street area is one of the oldest mosques in Singapore.
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within easy reach to take a break! Most of the Singapore attractions have Halal restaurants. MICE venues also cater well for prayer facilities and Halal food outlets.
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CULTURAL FESTIVALS Singapore’s melting pot of cultures which makes it so enticing. In a multi ethnic Singapore, there is a wealth of traditional festivities that light up the island throughout the year. Expect nothing short of an electrifying atmosphere and get into the thick of the action with street light-ups in the respective cultural precincts during major festivals such as Lunar New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali and Christmas.
Chinese Lunar New Year (Chun Jie or Spring Festival) (January/February) Each year during the first couple of months of the year, visitors will notice swathe of bright-red decorations dotting the city. This is in celebrating Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival (Chun Jie) and is the biggest significant event of the Chinese community.
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Throughout Singapore, the streets come alive with sounds of traditional music, sights of red lanterns, and tantalizing aromas wafting from the stalls set-up in the various neighbourhood night markets. At this time, Chinatown with its stunning street light-ups, night markets and decorations, is the focal point for Chinese New Year celebrations in Singapore. Kreta Ayer Square will be abuzz with lion dancers, fire eaters and female dance troupes dressed in traditional qipao (cheongsam) providing you with street entertainment that you are unlikely to forget.
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All across the city, dragon and lion dances everywhere giving a cheery and festive atmosphere to the occasion as well as giving out the customary hongbaos usually in even denominations is for luck and prosperity . A must-try is the uniquely Singapore dish, yu sheng (raw fish salad) made from ingredients that symbolize wealth, prosperity and good health. The higher you toss the delicious, eclectic vegetables and fish mix, the better your fortunes with more luck and prosperity for the rest of the year.
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God of Wealth - A symbol of Wealth and Good Luck. Photo courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board, Photographer: David Ng Soon Thong
Chingay Parade (February) The centerpiece of the festivities during the Chinese New Year is the Chingay Parade, a grand carnival-like street parade with dazzling floats, lion and dragon dancers, thrilling spectacles like fire-eaters, jugglers, magicians and sizzling dance acts. The name “Chingay” was coined from its Hokkien dialect equivalent, meaning “the art of costume and masquerade”, and is a longstanding tradition dating back to 1973 when the first parade was organized. Over the years, the route for the parade has covered most of the central areas of Singapore like Outram Park, Chinatown, City Hall and Orchard Road. In order to accommodate more spectators, it is held on the expansive grounds of the Formula
Lion Dance taken during Chingay Photo courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board, Photographer: Liew Tong Leng
One Pit Building alongside the Marina waterfront. During Chinese New Year, head down to the Formula One Pit Building at the Marina Waterfront for the Chingay Parade. You will get your fill of international and local acts on mobile floats to other varied forms of street gaiety. Join in as Singaporeans and visitors alike party up and down the streets during the festival as a symbolic gesture of their anticipation of the Spring bloom. Various lion and dragon dances are held during this time, with acts such as Singapore People’s Association Firecracker Dragons Dance, a magnificent and awe-inspiring combination of dance and pyrotechnic acts, where vibrant performers weave through acrobatically under bring red burning sparklers. In recent years, the festival has evolved with Asian and global influence, with about
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Dragon Boat Festival (June) Watch the annual Singapore Dragon Boat Racing Festival held at the Bedok
The rowing action of the dragon-boaters thus symbolise the desperate attempts of the village fishermen at beating their oars on the water to drive away man-eating fish as they tried to rescue him. While the fishermen were not able to save Qu Yuan, the tradition of throwing cooked EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
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It’s a sport that has its roots in ancient China, and like numerous ancient Asian sports, dragon boat racing has a rich and mystifying heritage. Its origins begin with the death of the great poet Qu Yuan, who lived in the Chinese kingdom of Chu. An incorruptible Minister of State, Qu Yuan apparently became so upset with the acts of corruption within his government that he threw himself into the Mei Lo River in despair.
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Singapore River Hong Bao
To welcome the new year, cultural collaborations between Singapore and China will treat you to an international line up of performances by foreign and local artistes. Immerse yourself in rich Chinese cultural activities such as Chinese calligraphy and riddle games, or savour unique delicacies at the food fair. Watch and be amazed as magnificent lanterns portraying popular Chinese characters come to life like the popular God of Fortune and animals of the Chinese Zodiac. This fun and interactive event is a must visit for tourists and locals who want to find out more about the Chinese culture and traditions.
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2,000 performers from various clubs, schools and institutions gyrating to Samba music – and has given the parade a growing reputation as the Mardi Gras of the East – in a myriad of glittering colorful costumes. Since 2000, exotic groups from various countries like Ghana, Brazil and Slovenia have also made their debut in the parade, enthralling tourists and Singaporeans, reflecting a true cosmopolitan society.
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Singapore River Hongbao 2007 Photo courtesy by Eugene Tang / Singaporesights.com
Reservoir, a quick 20 minutes taxi ride east from the city. Each year, dragon-boating crews hailed from all corners of the world compete for the honours in this prestigious competition. Teams of twenty-two muscled bodied members pit their rowing skills furiously against one another to acquire the ultimate glory.
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Dragon boat race Photo courtesy by Eugene Tang / Singaporesights.com
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rice dumplings or “bak chang” wrapped in bamboo or banana leaves to appease the spirits of the river continues in today’s festival activities. Today, dragon boat racing is a more cheerful spectacle. Show your support and cheer as the beautifully decorated boats splash and race across the surface of the water, and witness a whole range of ancient rites that are still performed, including the showering of the dragon head of the boat before each race.
Hungry Ghosts Festival Photo courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board / Photographer: Alvin Yong”
Dragon Boat Racing is a must for all sports fans, as it is a competitive, vigorous sport with lots of action, thrills and spills; and is just as ideal for great day full of wholesome family fun and entertainment. What’s more, dragon boat racing, with its fearsome drumbeats, mesmerising chants and intense camaraderie is also a joy to watch and savour.
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The Mid-Autumn Festival is also fondly known as the Lantern or Mooncake Festival. Traditionally, it is an occasion spent with family members, similar to Thanksgiving. It is celebrated by Chinese communities worldwide and is the time to enjoy the full moon – an auspicious symbol of abundance, harmony and luck. To observe and capture the timeless traditions surrounding the festival, head down to Chinatown, the vibrant hub of the Chinese community, to soak in the convivial mood. The beautiful giant lantern displays, myriad varieties of the traditional mooncakes and traditional handicrafts will make great subjects for photography and add colors to your travels. For the culinary adventurous and budding gourmands, savour the scrumptious mooncakes in traditional flavours like lotus and egg yolk or exotic varieties including caviar, truffles, chocolate, durian and more. For culture vultures, watch performing art troupes in traditional dances, opera and puppertry EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
Hari Raya street light-up Photo courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board
shows for the ultimate mid-autumn festival experience.
Hungry Ghost Festival (August/September) Every year during the Lunar 7th month, the Taoist Chinese in Singapore observe a large-scale tradition of paying respects to the dead as the “Gates of Hell” are openened to allow the souls of the dead to roam the earth. The best places to watch how the traditional rites are practiced in Singapore are in the soul of the heartlands, where fellow believers congregate to burn incense sticks and present their offerings in the form of prayer, fruits, food such as roasted meats, bowls of rice and local Chinese
cakes made especially for the occasion. It is a common sight to see various forms of tentage set up in open fields during this period. The Chinese also believe in entertaining the spirits with boisterous live wayang and getai performances not only depicting tales of the divine gods and goddesses, but also bawdy stand-up comedy with local twang, song and dance numbers in the various Chinese dialects and sensually acrobatic pole dancing by feline lithe spandex clad dancers. Everyone is welcome to watch the show but do not sit at the front row which is reserved for the “special guests”. The festival is so widely practised here that special joss paper bins have been set up in all housing estates for believers to burn their
ADVERTISERS’ LISTINGS DIRECTORY LISTINGS (August / September) Hari Raya Aidilfitri is widely celebrated by Muslims to commemorate their one month of dawn-to-dusk fasting Ramadan, prior to the occasion. For Muslims, the month of Ramadan is devoted to worship, charitable deeds and acts of compassion.
(November) Hari Raya Haji, otherwise known as the “Festival of Sacrifice”, is celebrated over a period of three days by Muslims all over the world. It commemorates the Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son in the name of God. According to the Islamic calendar, Hijrah, this festival starts on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijja, 70 days after the holy month of Ramadan. Practicing Muslims celebrate this EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
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Hari Raya Haji Besides the glittering street light-ups and traditional decorations, you’ll find street stalls that open from early afternoon till late into the night, selling a wide variety of traditional food, fashion, textiles and handicrafts. The main attraction of the bazaars is, of course, the food. A trip to the bazaars is simply not complete without sampling the variety of traditional Malay cakes and pastries called “kueh kueh”, pineapple tarts, “ondeh-ondeh” made of sweet potato with palm sugar filled centres, and ‘putu-piring”, a steamed dessert served with grated coconut.
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From grand feasts costing thousands of dollars to a melange of puppetry, opera and singing performances, the various ways with which the Chinese appease these roaming spirits is fascinating to watch – so check these out for a truly local experience for the visitors.
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paper money, cars, houses in, believed to translate into great fortune in the afterlife.
When Hari Raya Aidilfitri arrives, Muslim families often dress in the same color to signify their unity The men wear a loose shirt with trousers and a brocade sarong around the waist known as “baju Melayu” and the women wear the quintessential “baju kurung”. And if you are invited to a home-cooked Hari Raya Aidilfitri feast, you will be treated with a wide variety of spicy dishes traditionally served during the three-day celebration, including spicy beef “rending”, vegetable curry “sayur lodeh” and Malay ricecakes called “ketupat”. And remember to greet everyone with a joyous “Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri”.
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To purify one’s body and soul, they practise abstinence from food and drink during the day. When sun sets, families and friends often gather to break the fast with evening prayers and meals. The streets of Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam come alive with performances and street bazaars. While in Singapore during Ramadan, this is the best time to soak in the festivities and experience the Malay culture and heritage. Head down to the Malay Village in Geylang Serai or Kampong Glam, once home to Singapore’s Malay royalty. Both ethnic enclaves attract Singaporeans of all races, and wherever you’re from, you’re welcome to take part in the celebrations.
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auspicious day to mark the end of Hajj, the annual holy pilgrimage to Mecca. The Hajj, which is currently the largest annual pilgrimage in the world, sees thousands of pilgrims simultaneously converge on the Holy land to perform a series of rituals. It is also considered the fifth pillar of Islam, a religious obligation for able-bodied Muslims with the financial means. It is not just a powerful demonstration of the solidarity between Muslim men and women, but also of their complete submission to Allah (God in the Islamic scriptures of the Quran).
Muslim community, serves as a reminder to share one’s wealth with the less fortunate. After a long day of carrying out customary practices, the Muslims would then pay a visit to their parents, families and friends for a hearty lunch and merrymaking.
During this public holiday, male volunteers congregate in the mosques to offer their prayers and reflect upon the sermons that are read out. After performing the customary Hari Raya Haji prayers, they then sacrifice sheep, goats and cows. This act symbolises Prophet Ibrahim's readiness to sacrifice his own flesh and blood. The meat is then packed and distributed among the Muslim community, especially to families who are less fortunate.
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Within the city itself, you can partake in the festivities in areas such as Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam, where lively bazaars and dazzling local decorations are held to mark this important day for locals and visitors to soak in the atmosphere.
lamps with rangolis drawn on the floor to usher in light and good fortune. To mark the celebration of Deepavali, Little India on Serangoon Road is transformed into a fairyland with an explosion of vibrant, colourful lights and elaborate street decorations and arches. This truly mesmerising cultural event will include the month-long street light-up which kicks off with a switch-on ceremony. A host of other events like a heritage exhibition, festive village, countdown concert, Deepavali play and UTSAV street parade will take place during the festive period.
(September/October) The Festival of Lights, or Deepavali celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This is an exciting time in Singapore as the local Indian community celebrates good over evil and gives thanks to the Hindu Gods. Deepavali is a time for rejoicing and renewal as Hindus all over the world celebrate the triumph of good over evil or light over darkness. During Deepavali celebrations, many homes will light up oil
The UTSAV street parade is not to be missed – it is one of the most amazing events held in Singapore’s attraction Little India and is a splendid collage of songs and dances. Deepavali also provides an opportunity for you to witness the Silver Chariot Procession, as well as other symbolic happenings such as the fire walking festival – a visual spectacle that has been known to astound.
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Christmas In the Topics (December) Christmas in the Tropics is a month-long festival that takes the carnival to the shopping strip along Orchard Road from December to January. The season to be jolly, even without snow, starts with visual panoply of seasonal decorations in the annual Christmas light up along Orchard Road. Shopping centres like Tangs and Takashimaya compete with each other yearly with illuminating decorations while other major malls like Wisma Atria, Orchard Central and ION also put on quite a show. Street performers take centre stage on Orchard Road showing off feats of
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Thaipusam ceremony starts in the early hours of the morning where devotees fulfil their vows with a 4.5 km walk from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple at Serangoon Road to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple on Tank Road. The centre of festivities surrounding it is a spectacle procession of devotees carrying davadis (steel canopies weighing up to 40 kg spiked through and on various parts of the devotee’s body), Henna tattoo Photo courtesy of Singapore Tourism milk pots on their shoulders and other Board. Photographer: Jo Alex Chandra items such as fruits and flowers. These are symbolic burdens and atonement for past sins committed. The Lord Murugan is also the universal dispenser of favours and those who have made vows and pledges gravity defying acrobatics and dance performances. Choirs of cherubic children also show gratitude to him by undergoing can be seen and heard angelically carolling, self- mortification on Thaipusam day. The festival is not just an exclusively Indian human statues roam around visibly interacting with the crowds and stilt-walkers affair; several Chinese devotees and people of other races also come to fulfil their vows skip about ever ready to pose for a picture on this day. or two. The all-time favourite men in fat red suits and white beards, impersonating The festival is a visual spectacle and it Santa Claus, bring cheers to the growing often brings traffic in the city centre to crowd. a standstill, with a colourful procession full of chanting and dizzying rhythms of For fashion fans, look out for the colourful Indian drums. The devotees are normally make-shift stages which are decked out in accompanied by friends and family glittering lights and decorative baubles, all ready for local and regional models to strut members who cheer and offer support, across them in the season’s trendiest style usually in the form of prayers and chants. Witness the sacred ritual of Thaipusam offerings; adding to the already bustling when in Singapore, a true act of faith. festival vibe in the city. Deepavali in Little India Photo courtesy by Eugene Tang / Singaporesights.com”
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Thaipusam is a highly symbolic Hindu festival celebrated by Singapore Tamil Community. It is an annual procession by Hindu devotees seeking blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thanks. Celebrated in honour of Lord Subrahmanya (also known as Lord Murugan), who represents virtue, youth and power to Hindus and is the destroyer of evil, it is held during the full moon in the 10th Tamil month, called Thai, which falls in mid-January each year.
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THE GREAT SINGAPORE SALES The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is one of Singapore’s most anticipated events every year. First organised in 1994 to make Singapore even more irresistible as a shopping haven, the Sale is now entering its 19th year and the Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) is proud to be the organiser of what has become a highly popular annual island-wide Sale that’s loved by both locals and visitors alike.
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VER THE YEARS, THE GSS HAS EXPANDED FROM THE CENTRAL SHOPPING BELT OF ORCHARD ROAD AND MARINA BAY TO THE SUBURBAN MALLS AND NEIGHBOURHOOD TOWNS, MAKING IT POSSIBLY THE ONLY ISLAND-WIDE SALE IN THE WORLD!
with the GSS and established the shopping extravaganza as an event that both locals and visitors look forward to year after year. In fact, the SRA receives enquiries from as far back as a year in advance from die-hard fans around the world who deliberately plan their trips to Singapore to coincide with the GSS! To enable even more shoppers from the world over to enjoy the Sale, the GSS has been extended to eight whole weeks since 2004. Held annually from end May to end July, the Sale not only coincides with the local school holidays and regional peak travel seasons, it now also overlaps with other major events, such as the Singapore Arts Festival and the Singapore Food Festival, to offer everyone an enriching lifestyle experience that extends beyond shopping.
Thanks to the popularity of the GSS, retail sales hit a record of S$6.1 billion and Singapore welcomed over 2.3 million visitors in June and July 2011. This year, when the GSS returns from 25 May to 22 July 2012, it will be time to indulge once again as the whole of Singapore will be abuzz with tempting offers, irresistible rewards, exciting events and enjoyable experiences! Exclusive tourist privileges and late night shopping, dining and entertainment also await you. It will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy great savings and a great time in Singapore, so be sure to check out the GSS.
With discounts of up to 70% or more at thousands of stores all over Singapore, you’ll find fantastic value on a whole gamut of goods ranging from fashion to watches, jewellery, electronics, toys and more!
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As Avalon co-founder and club guru Steven Adelman has said, “Avalon has hosted virtually every celebrity – The Black Eyed Peas, Ashton Kutcher, Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Pink, to name a few. Parties at our club in L.A have included the annual Grammy’s after-party hosted by Justin Timberlake. Here in Singapore, we are building the most ambitious and state-ofthe-art visual, sound and light system we’re aware of anywhere. The combination of Avalon’s star power and Marina Bay Sand’s iconic structure will set the stage for the biggest parties in Asia.”
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PANGAEA http://www.pangaea.sg/ Pangaea, the world renowned entertainment venue, will make its Asian debut in one of Marina Bay Sand’s striking glass and steel Crystal Pavilions. At 6,000 sq ft, Pangaea (pronounced 'pan-GEE-a') is able to host up to 450 to 550 revellers at any one time. The club is on the first level of the southern Crystal Pavilion and accessible via the underwater tunnel connected to The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. Already a legendary brand in cities such as New York, Miami and London, with a slew of celebrity fans such as Madonna and Kate Moss, Pangaea will offer Singapore and Asia a new wave of high-energy nightlife Each and every element of Pangaea is meticulously designed, from the surrealistic entrance tunnel and exotic animal-skin
furnishings; to the gourmet late night menu by Fine Palate and specially curated DJs. Pangaea is a stand-alone destination that should be experienced to be believed.
1-ALTITUDE GALLERY & BAR http://www.1-altitude.com/ 1-Altitude isn’t just the highest rooftop bar in Singapore—it’s the highest multiexperience lifestyle joint in the world. Occupying the three topmost floors of the 282 metre One Raffles Place Building, 1-Altitude comprises of three very different concepts—an al fresco gastrobar called 1-Altitude Gallery & Bar on level 63; an European restaurant named Stellar on level 62 and a sports bar named 282 that comes complete with its own golf simulator on level 61. Stellar is all about the great food with an even greater view. Designed by Chef EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
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Nightlife and clubbing in Singapore took on a new dimension with the 2011 opening of Avalon in its spectacular location built out on the harbour in front of the iconic Marina Bay Sands complex. Avalon occupies a massive two level space within the Crystal Pavilion- a stunning island construction of complex geometric angles and transparent “crystal” facades. Avalon follows the “big” nightclub experience made famous by its parent club in the USA- Avalon Hollywood. Club nights at Avalon feature cutting edge music from Avalon’s resident DJs, with frequent guest performances by many of the world’s foremost music talents. The huge sound system is integrated with the state-of-the-art lighting and laser installations to create dramatic audio-visual effects and world-class entertainment.
Avalon has certainly made a dramatic impact on the Singapore nightlife and entertainment scene and consistently packs in crowds of party goers on its three, themed weekly club nights. Avalon has also been a popular choice in Singapore for many special events, parties and product launches. And the voluminous space readily transforms into an exclusive concert venue. The club has a constantly updated calendar of events that can be followed on their Facebook Fanpage or website.
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Christopher Millar, the menu features a wide range of delectable and mouthwatering dishes — where you’ll be spoilt deeply for choice. Don’t forget to also stand upon the Gallery and cast your eye on the 20 significant landmarks situated across the panoramic, glittering cityscape that comes complete with interesting historical backgrounds. Able to host up to 250 guests on the rooftop alone, the Bar calls out for guests to recline and chill out over an extensive wine and cocktails menu against the mesmerising and catchy sounds of a live band and guests DJs. With so much going on, it’s no wonder that this establishment was voted as the “Best Restaurant to Impress” in the I-S Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards 2011 and as Singapore’s “Top 8 Best Romantic Views” by Unearthing Asia.
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Opened in September 2010, KU DÉ TA Singapore features a separate yet integrated lounge, bar and restaurant on top of the Sands SkyPark staffed by a world class team of chefs, mixlogists, sommeliers, and DJs working together to provide an unrivalled lifestyle destination set against breath-taking views EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
A fusion of elegant style, cutting-edge design and peerless standards, KU DÉ TA Singapore has already captured the imagination of the world's pleasure seekers. Marina Bay Sands patrons and guests can expect to encounter the finest entertainment destination in South East Asia. The stunning rooftop setting will redefine the concept of sophisticated pleasure for discriminating individuals, whether they seek a playground, a sanctuary or a den. Above all, this will be a place where guests will enjoy the finest dining, drinking and entertainment. Welcome to the lifestyle venue at Sands SkyPark.. It offers a multi-sensory experience with views, jazzy music and a modern Asian menu which draws inspiration from the rich cusine of many different Asian cultures. Its club lounge and bar is a sleek, intimate
space with plush banquettes that is a lounge by day and transforms into a club and dance area at night, perfect for partying with friends, unwinding after sundown over drinks as you watch the city lights come on, and romantic redezvous under the star-lit sky. The crunchy chewy crispy sticky baby squid with a black pepper glaze and a twist of lime from the restaurant and Sunset Punch from the bar are the venue's best seller and Dolores recommended the Ohmi-gyu recognised by the Imperial Palace of Japan as the greatest wagyu beef raised in Japan and the Fireside Old Fashion. There's no better place to soak in the spectacular panoramic view, ambience and envy of international jetsetters than at this iconic destination venues located at the Marina Bay Sands.
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ZOUK www.zoukclub.com If you only have time for one club in Singapore, then it simply has to be Zouk. Probably Singapore’s only nightspot of international repute, Zouk remains both an institution and a rite of passage for young people in the city-state.
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“Lantern derives its name from Clifford Pier’s historical Chinese name - “Red Lantern Pier”. It was a landing point for It has spawned several other clubs in Singapore’s first immigrants and red neighbouring countries like Malaysia, and even has its own dance festival – Sentosa’s lanterns used to hang from the pier as a guide to seafarers.” ZoukOut. Zouk is made up of three
Club Avatar – Asia’s Grandest Asian Fusion Dance Club. Club Avatar is the latest addition to Singapore’s nightlife scene in 2011 and it is centrally located in the heart of City Hall’s Marina Mandarin Hotel. Club Avatar attracts working professionals and energetic youths to unwind and bond after
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The Lantern Bar signature cocktails are themed on a Latin American / Carribean style- utilising freshly selected tropical fruits- all cocktails individually prepared at the bar. The wines are mostly from Latin America and Spain, plus a good selection of champagnes, beers and spirits.
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Accolades awarded to Zouk includes being consistently top-ranked as one of the best clubs in the World serveral times over. Locally, Zouk has been bestowned similar honors from the "Nightspot of the Year" award by the Singapore Toursim Board a record-breaking 8 times. Emerging as a double winner at the recent 2008 awards, with ZoukOut being recognized as the Best Leisure Event Experience for the 2nd time.
The launch pad for ultimate picturesque moments. Framed by a luxuriant backdrop of greenery, groove to vibrant and sensual beats amidst the captivating atmosphere at Lantern.
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Zouk’s global reputation means it’s home to all manner of leading world DJs, from Carl Cox and Paul Oakenfold to the Chemical Brothers and Primal Scream. Zouk also holds its famous Mambo Jambo retro nights on Wednesdays, another reason why a night at Zouk is one to savour.
A stylish rooftop bar and pool with enthralling panoramic views of the Marina Bay waterfront and the world-famous Singapore skyline, this urban oasis is the coveted destination for the sophisticated chic where one can relish delectable gourmet snacks, accompanied with fine champagnes, signature cocktails, wines and beverages.
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clubs and a wine bar, with the main room showcasing techno and house music. Velvet Underground is more relaxed and exclusive, while Phuture is experimental and racier than the rest, just as its name suggests.
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a busy day. Club Avatar is set to excite your very soul and senses. Relax and indulge on the spacious dance floor and the plush VIP lounge areas.
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Club Avatar’s dedication to luxurious entertainment is finely embodied in the state-of-the-art, baroque-inspired interior designs. Unstinting in taste for style, Club Avatar invested a whopping five million dollars in interiors. Find yourself in a realm of Greek gods and goddesses, when you step foot into Asia’s most spectacular mega club.
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With such visual grandeur, Club Avatar has music to match and please the aural senses. Club Avatar spins genres like the regular crowd winning R&B, Hip Hop, Trance and House; of course this is not without some K- and J-pop elements. Club Avatar periodically invites many celebrated guests such as Lee Sheng Jie, DJ Charlene and more to bring in the best experience from all over Asia. Club Avatar is also a favourite haunt of many, turn-tablists,
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Clarke Quay bars offer a diverse array of experiences all in one place. From live music, latin rhythms and rock riffs to cool cocktails, delish treats and an alwaysbeautiful crowd, party central Clarke Quay is certainly the highlight of Singapore nightlife. Once a chain of godowns and warehouses with tongkangs (bumboats) lining its banks, Clarke Quay is today a hive of activity, bustling with a wide range of bars, restaurants, pubs, cafes and dance clubs. Top 10 Clarke Bars: Se7en1nch, Attica, Baize & China One, Bar Cocoon, The Chupitos Bar, Crazy Elephant, Le Noir, The Pump Room, Shuffle, Zirca. Reference- http://is.asia-city.com/ nightlife/article/top-10-clarke-quay-bars
MINK From the team that brought you Filter and The Royal Room – they’re clearly on to
something of a winner, right? – the plush new trendsetters’ and jetsetters’ nightspot Mink occupies the space previously inhabited by Stereolab. It’s accessed through the rear exit of The Royal Room, but you’ll have to step outside to use the bag drop-off. While there’s no cover charge for entry into The Royal Room, it’s $28 for entry to Mink. Once you’ve made your way through the sharply dressed throng, you’ll find the swanky hedonists’ haven bordered by cushy private booths (table reservations required), with more spacious standing room towards the back, as well as tables and dance podiums. With all the extra furniture that’s been added – on top of a substantially sized in-crowd – dancing space can get pretty minimal. There’s a short catwalk roped off for ‘special dancers’, and the music selection won’t present a big challenge for the vodka- and champagne-slugging clientele; while initially veering towards the chartfriendlier end of current club playlists, there’s a welcome injection of classic clubland fodder as we enter the wee small hours which never gets as elitist as the
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FILTER Shake opens doors at the Singapore Flyer
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Following in the footsteps of membersonly clubs in Hong Kong and Taipei, FILTER is aimed at a more ‘mature audience’. Considering the guestlist is by invitation or referral only, the only way you’ll go in is the whole ‘knowing someone’. At least you can feel safe knowing that same guy staring at you last week will be there again
The launch party saw about 300 people turning up. The 2,400sq ft venue, which includes an alfresco area, can hold up to 500 revellers. The club’s resident DJ to MU hails from Japan and nightspot has plans to bring in other guest DJs from around the region.
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Regional and international guests acts have been regularly featured at Filter including DJ Vice (USA), The Cataracs (USA), Solarstone (UK), DJ Jazzy Jeff (USA), & DJ Ruckus (USA) to name a few.
Singapore: Shake is the newest bar-club that wants a slice of Singapore’s growing nightlife. It promises to bring the party to the Singapore Flyer, and officially opened its doors on 19 Jan 2012.
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On special DJ nights, a string of topnotch producers has been promised for upcoming parties, while ‘over-thetop theme nights’ include Weird and Wonderful, featuring pole dancers, go-go dancers, live saxophonists, violinists and vocalists. In time, this could become a major competitor for the likes of Avalon and Pangaea.
Filter is set to debut as Singapore’s only members club. With a capacity of 300, the joint caters to a more mature market, following in a similar vein to regional member-oriented venues in Hong Kong (Volar, Prive) and Taipei (Primo). Entrance by membership or guestlist only on capacity nights. Regulars include celebrities, jet setters, the fashionable and glamorous.
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super-wealthy MO explicitly laid out in the club’s branding.
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the cool-dry climate of the Mediterranean and semi-arid subtropical regions like South Located along the waterfront of Bay South Africa and parts of Europe such as Spain Garden, the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest and Italy. Nine themed gardens captivate conservatories are two uniquely-shaped visitors at this conservatory, namely the glass biomes which recreate worlds of Californian Garden, Olive Grove, The horticulture that are not commonly seen Baobabs, Succulent Garden, Mediterranean or experienced in Singapore. Visitors can Garden, South American Garden, Australian now experience the wonders of nature from Garden, South African Garden, and the around the world without having to leave changing display of flowers in the Flower Bay South Garden. Field.
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The eye-catching cooled conservatories feature about 226,000 plants from every continent in the world, except Antarctica, and many of these species face the threats of climate change and habitat loss brought about by human activities. Through the plant displays in the cooled conservatories, visitors can learn more about the diversity of nature and the value of plants to Man and the environment. Spanning 1.2 hectares – approximately the size of 2.2 football fields, the Flower Dome presents a world of plants typically seen in
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thousand-year-old olive trees; Kangaroo’s Paw; Grass Trees which can survive in bushfires; the Baobabs which store water in their trunks; Ghost Trees; and the Chilean Wine Palms. The ambience changes as one ventures into the Cloud Forest. At 0.8 hectares, this cooled conservatory replicates a cool-moist climate found in the Tropical Montane regions between 1,000 to 3,500 metres above sea level. Examples of such places include Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia; and high elevation areas in South America. In the Cloud Forest, it will be hard to take your eyes off the Cloud Mountain – a 35-metre manmade mountain complete with a 30-metre waterfall.
Also housed within the Flower Dome in a Mediterranean garden setting is the Flower Dome Event Space – an indoor event space which looks out to the Flower Field display and Marina Bay waterfront. At 1,200 sq m, the Flower Dome Event Space – which can hold up to 1,000 people - is perfect for MICE Visitors can travel to the top of the events, corporate functions, gala dinners, mountain, also known as Lost World, and product launches, weddings, and special then make their way to the bottom of the themed events. mountain while experiencing nine unique As you travel around the worlds of zones, which have been specially created horticulture in the Flower Dome, spot to educate visitors on the threats against interesting plants such as the cloud forests around the world. The nine
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An amalgamation of architectural, environmental engineering and horticultural excellence, the cooled conservatories are definitely an iconic feature of the Gardens.
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Both the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest conservatories are kept at temperatures between 23°C to 25°C. At night, the temperature is lowered to trigger the flowering of the plants. What visitors don’t
needed to produce the chilled water, the electricity needed is actually generated on site! Horticultural waste from the Gardens and other parks and gardens in Singapore is collected for processing to produce waste heat, and hence energy. These sustainable energy solutions reduce the Gardens’ dependency on the electric grid for the cooling of the conservatories.
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anchored by two permanent core galleries - Singapore and Southeast Asia. Detailed Right in the heart of the Civic District, two work is well underway on the storylines, monumental buildings—the City Hall and the artworks, and exhibition designs for these former Supreme Court—will be refurbished and other art display spaces. and reborn as the National Art Gallery. www.nationalartgallery.sg At 60,000 square metres, the National Art Gallery Singapore will not only be the SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB largest visual arts venue in Singapore but also one of the largest in the region when The Singapore Sports Hub will be a fully the Gallery officially opens in 2015. integrated sports, entertainment and
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The Gallery is now developing exciting content and programmes in preparation for its opening. It will be the only art gallery in the world that reflects on the special qualities of Southeast Asian and Singapore art, creating new exhibitions that will tell innovative stories on Southeast Asia and Singapore art and set it in the global context. The exhibitions will provide an insight into the diversity yet commonality of values such as harmony and beauty that are embodied in Southeast Asia and Singapore art. This strategic concept will position the Gallery as a regional visual arts hub with a strong focus on research and scholarship. Occupying a sprawling 60,000 square metres of built area, the Gallery is
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lifestyle hub for everyone in Singapore. It will be Singapore's premier land and water sports centre with integrated programming. A unique cluster development of integrated world-class sports facilities within the city, it will play a critical role in accelerating the development of sports industry, excellence and participation and take sports to the next level in Singapore. The Sports Hub is designed with a multitude facilities including 55,000 capacity National Stadium with retractable dome roof; A 3,000-capacity indoor Aquatic Centre complete with leisure facilities, expandable to 6,000-capacity for specific events that meets world tournament standards; a Resource Centre comprising a library a museum and exhibition centre; a water
sports centre for sporting events in the Kallang basin; 41,000 sqm of commercial space for dining, shopping and leisure activities and, the existing 12,000 capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium complementing with an exciting line-up of vibrant entertainment. Located within the city, the Sports Hub is well connected to the Mass Rapid Transit network, major expressways and is only 15 minutes from the Singapore Changi International airport. With the newly opened Stadium MRT station right at its doorstep, fans will have low-cost, hassle free access to the Sports Hub. The Sports Hub is also located next to the Marina Bay area and is poised to ride on the wave of exciting developments at Marina Bay like the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort, Marina Barrage, Singapore Flyer and Gardens by the Bay. www.ssc.gov.sg
THE STAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE This state-of-the-art complex features a collection of performance and event
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RIVER SAFARI Singapore’s newest attraction, River Safari located in Mandai will allow visitors a
The River Safari in Mandai will transport guests to 10 different giant river ecosystems around the world, giving them a glance of exotic freshwater flora and fauna as well as animals like the giant Mekong stingray, Congo Tetra, Congo Puffer, Mississippi Beaver and Mississippi ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLE. Another star attraction of the 12ha park will be a pair of giant pandas: Kai Kai & Jia Jia, the panda couple, arrived this September 2012. The panda couple are on a 10-year loan from China. In all, the new River Safari – the first of its kind in Asia – will have some 5,000+ creatures from 500+ species on display, including howler monkeys, giant stingrays, soft-shelled turtles and the Mekong catfish, which can grow to 300kg. It is expected to draw more than 820,000 visitors each year http://singapore360.com/2012-nreattraction-river-safari
Hoping to attract an estimated 1.6 million passengers, the 28,000-square-metre terminal — equivalent to about three football fields — is one of the biggest in Asia. It boasts superior facilities and its two-berth facility doubles Singapore’s current cruise capacity of 6,800 passengers at any one time. The terminal complements several other developments which have, and will become, icons of Singapore, such as the Marina Bay Financial Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer, Esplanade, and Gardens by the Bay, which as a whole represented Singapore as a complete destination with world-class attractions, infrastructure, and leisure facilities. www.yoursingapore.com EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
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spaces, including a 5,000 seat theatre, a multi-purpose hall, an outdoor amphitheatre, rooftop reception area, function rooms and supporting spaces of various sizes. This unique venue provides a suite of performance spaces for a wide range of events from top concerts to intimate community events.
The International Cruise Terminal with its nautical facade is another key infrastructure adding to the Singapore skyline. Once fully operational in 2015, it will be able to accommodate new generation of larger cruise liners and capitalise on the global and Asian market growth of the cruise industry.
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SINGAPORE EXPERIENCE AWARD 2011 A Great Experience Deserves The Spotlight - Honouring Singapore Tourism’s Finest September 2011 – The best of Singapore’s tourism sector were recognised at the Singapore Experience Awards 2011. Held at the Marina Bay Sands, the gala presentation ceremony was graced by Guest-of-Honour President Tony Tan Keng Yam.
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The annual Singapore Experience Awards is the most prestigious awards platform in Singapore’s tourism industry. The evening celebration saw accolades given out to exemplary organisations and individuals for their remarkable contributions to the industry as well as for their dedication, passion and commitment to delivering unique and compelling experiences.
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Ms Aw Kah Peng, Singapore Tourism Board’s Chief Executive said, “Our award recipients tonight have all clearly delivered on the promise of experience. They have successfully integrated service excellence, immersive story-telling and new concept creation, to concoct a total experience EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
that will keep customers coming back, and even convert visitors into advocates for destination Singapore.”
contributions in promoting Singapore as a global education hub and center for MICE education.
The evening also paid tribute to three individuals who have distinguished themselves by consistently exemplifying the spirit of innovation, entrepreneurial and leadership in defining, and redesigning, powerful Singapore experiences in the tourism sector.
The Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year award went to Mr Loh Lik Peng, Director of Unlisted Collection, for his innovative and creative contributions to the transformation of Singapore’s boutique hotel scene.
This year, the Special Recognition (Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism) The pinnacle of these awards, the Lifetime award was given to both Integrated Resorts Achievement for Outstanding Contribution (IRs) – Marina Bay Sands and Resorts to Tourism, was accorded to Dato’ Dr. World Sentosa for being major catalysts Jannie Chan, Executive Vice Chairman of of Singapore’s tourism development, and The Hour Glass Limited and President of for the generation of strong positive spinthe Singapore Retailers Association, for offs that span numerous sectors such as her relentless efforts in championing the the arts and entertainment, dining, retail, retail industry in Singapore and successfully hospitality, attractions and Meetings, raising its professionalism and standards. Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE). The IRs have also significantly The Business Event Ambassador award boosted Singapore’s reputation as a mustwas presented to Dr. Andy Nazarechuk, visit destination to a global audience. President of APacCHRIE, for his significant
• Blueprint Fashion Trade Show, Mercury Marketing & Communications (Recipient) • BEX Asia 2010, Reed Elsevier Singapore (2008) Pte Ltd • International Furniture Fair Singapore 2010/27th ASEAN Furniture Show, International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd Leisure Event of the Year • Audi Fashion Festival Singapore, Mercury Marketing & Communications (Recipient) • Singapore Garden Festival 2010, National Parks Board • ZoukOut Singapore 2010, Zouk
Best Business Event Service Experience • Pico Art International Pte Ltd for Singapore Garden Festival 2010 (Recipient)
Best Travel Experience • The Singapore Story, East West Executive Travellers (Recipient) • The Time Of Empire™ - A Colonial District Walk, Journeys Pte Ltd
• Pico Art International Pte Ltd for Singapore Airshow 2010
• The Tipple Exchange™ - A Boat Quay Singapore River Walk, Journeys Pte Ltd
• The Fullerton Hotel Singapore for Travel + Leisure Travel Agent Advisory Board
Best Visitor Attraction Experience • Sentosa (Recipient)
Best Business Event Venue Experience • Night Safari • Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre (Recipient) • Raffles City Convention Centre, Fairmont Singapore • The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Best Dining Experience • Osia Bar Restaurant (Recipient) • Stellar • The White Rabbit Best Education Experience
• Nomura Asia Equity Forum 2010, Nomura (Recipient)
• PSB Academy
• Singapore Botanic Gardens
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION Business Event Ambassador • Dr. Andy Nazarechuk, President, APacCHRIE (Recipient) Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year • Loh Lik Peng, Director, Unlisted Collection (Recipient) Lifetime Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism • Dato’ Dr. Jannie Chan, Executive Vice Chairman, The Hour Glass Limited (Recipient)
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• Institute of Technical Education College West (Recipient)
• Global Tax Symposium – Asia & Indirect Tax 2010, PriceWaterhouseCoopers
• ION Orchard (Recipient)
• Singapore Changi Airport
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• Ernst & Young Asia Pacific Tax Symposium and Transfer Pricing Forum 2010, Ernst & Young
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• 6th World Congress on Biomechanics 2010, Biomedical Engineering Society (Singapore)
• The Butter Factory (Recipient)
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• 2nd World Conference on Research Integrity 2010, Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, Singapore Management University and Agency for Science, Technology and Research
• IDEM Singapore 2010, Koelnmesse Pte Ltd & Singapore Dental Association (Recipient)
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• Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) 2010 Asia Conference, Harvard University and Singapore Management University (Recipient)
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• Royal Plaza on Scotts
• Integrated Resorts: Marina Bay Sands & Resorts World Sentosa (Recipient)
• The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
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The Singapore Experience Conversation 2011 The Singapore Experience Conversation concluded its second edition this year, a by-invite forum for industry members to discuss the inspiration in designing experiences in a changing consumer landscape and the challenges faced in the process. The theme for this year’s Conversation is Singapore, A City That Inspires. We are proud to have as our keynote speaker this year Claus Meyer, the owner of The Meyers Group and Co-Owner of the restaurant Noma, which was named Best Restaurant in the World in 2010 and 2011. This was followed by panel discussions where panelists, including Mr Richard Ireland and Dr Andy Nazarechuk, shared their views on designing memorable experiences and discuss opportunities for taking a quality approach to tourism in Singapore.
The Singapore Experience Awards 2011 Presentation Ceremony This year, a total of 31 awards were presented to the Singapore Experience Award recipients - individuals and organisations from sectors encompassing Attractions, Business Travel and MICE, Dining, Education, Entertainment, Healthcare, Hospitality and Retail- whom are judged to have shown they are the best in delivering a holistic customer experience – one that packages quality product and service delivery to create a distinctive and compelling experience.
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One of the recipients is first year participant in the Singapore Experience Awards, East West Executive Travellers, for Best Travel Experience.
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Receiving the Trade Conference of the Year award his year is Koelnmesse and the Singapore Dental Association for IDEM Singapore. IDEM Singapore made its debut in Singapore in the year 2000. In line with the industry’s growing trend and demand for dental implants and dental esthetic treatment, the theme for IDEM Singapore 2010 Scientific Conference was “Encountering the Cutting Edge of Implantology and Esthetic Dentistry”. Worldrenowned speakers were brought in to conduct the lectures and hands-on workshops which featured the use of human cadavers and animal bones, a first for IDEM Singapore and certainly a rarity for dental conferences in the region. EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
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DATO’ DR. JANNIE CHAN Executive Vice Chairman, The Hour Glass Limited Dato’ Dr Jannie Chan is a businesswoman whose achievements are recognised both in Singapore and around the world. The Hour Glass, a company Jannie co-founded in 1979, is a leading contemporary specialist watch retailer in the Asia Pacific region. The concept of a luxury watch retail experience was unheard of at the time, but she guided its growth from a single retail operation to become the most geographically diverse specialist luxury watch retailer in Asia, representing a stable of over 60 brands with a regional network of 27 boutiques strategically located in prime shopping belts in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia,
Dato’ Dr Jannie Chan receiving the lifetime achievement award from the president
Jannie is a firm believer in total quality and its people. As the Chairman of the Retail Academy of Singapore and Chairman of the Retail Industry Skills and Training Council, she drives efforts to strengthen the capabilities of the industry through productivity and training initiatives. She has worked towards the professionalism of the industry through recognition platforms like the SRA Awards, and educational platforms such as the National Retail Scholarships, the SRA Institute for Retailing, and the Singapore Retail Industry Conference.
Dr Andy is a forerunner in championing Business Events in Singapore through his regular speaking engagements at a wide variety of conferences, professional and industry events, as well as a regular guest lecturer for other universities. He constantly promotes Singapore as the premier MICE destination in the region, spreading the message of Singapore’s Tourism and MICE industries which continue to set new standards for the region and Singapore as a model city and a place to come for both education and business. On the academic front, in his capacity as Dean of UNLV Singapore, Dr Andy helped develop the Singapore’s Workforce Development Skills diploma in MICE. This eight month educational program is designed to help upgrade Singapore’s workers in the MICE industry. EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
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Dr Andy Nazarechuk, the founding Dean of University of Nevada Las Vegas – Singapore (2005-2011), is a leader in both the academic and the professional worlds of hospitality development. As the President of APac-CHRIE (Asia Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education) – the largest hospitality educators association in Asia, Dr Andy is responsible for promoting the association’s vision of expanding hospitality educational quality and excellence in the region. In his current role as President, Dr Andy continues to promote Singapore as a global education hub and center for MICE education. Dr Andy also serves on a variety of committees, including the United Nations World Tourism Panel of Tourism Experts, the Development Agency Tourism Industry Skills & Training Council, and is on the International Advisory Board for Singapore Pools.
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Jannie’s ability to galvanise action among fellow industry members and stakeholders in the public and private sector has seen her bringing in other impactful retail events such as securing the hosting of the 15th Asia-Pacific Retailers Convention & Exhibition or APRCE, the largest international retailers’ convention to be accompanied by a retail exhibition in the region. She is also the Convention Chairperson.
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Jannie has decades of experience in the retail trade. She is the first woman president of the Singapore Retailers Association, and in that capacity has undertaken various actions to promote and raise the standards, profile and image of the retail industry by promoting innovation, creativity and excellence. As the Chairman of the Great Singapore Sale Steering Committee, she played a significant role not only in establishing the Great Singapore Sale as a highlight on Singapore’s events calendar for both locals and visitors, but in bringing the industry together to collectively ring in robust sales year-on-year. This annual fiesta is now one of the biggest shopping events in the world, with Frommer’s Travel Guides calling it one of “300 Unmissable Events and Festivals Around the World”.
For her relentless efforts in championing the retail industry in Singapore, and successfully raising its professionalism and standards, the Singapore Tourism Board is honoured to present to Dato’ Dr Jannie Chan the award for Lifetime Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism.
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Singapore and Thailand. The Hour Glass also pioneered the development and promotion of contemporary horological culture in this region through the launch of TEMPUS – The Great Watchscapade in 2004 and TEMPUS – The Temple of Time in 2007, enhancing horological awareness in Asia, as well as raising the level of understanding and appreciation of specialist luxury timepieces.
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Dr Andy has also been the key driver in Singapore’s successful hosting of the Asia Pacific CHRIE Conference 2009. Dr Andy galvanised over 10 local polytechnics and various government agencies to jointly submit a bid to host the conference. The APac-CHRIE Conference, held annually brings hospitality educators together to discuss educational issues, present academic papers, and discuss current trends in the region. UNLV Singapore hosted the conference in 2009, with approximated 280 attendees. This conference was planned, organized, and executed entirely by UNLV Singapore undergraduate students and set a new standard for student educational experiences that is now being replicated by other schools in the region. UNLV Singapore students also created the first APacCHRIE student conference, again setting a new standard for the conference that will be continued in future years.
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Furthermore, Dr Andy played an instrumental role in Singapore’s hosting of the first International Convention Expo Summit (ICES) in May of 2008 and subsequently in 2010. Created by UNLV over 15 years ago in Las Vegas, the conference now alternates between Singapore and Hong Kong. This international conference brings together industry professionals, academic leaders, and graduate students to share knowledge concerning the MICE industry.
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Dr Andy is an internationally known speaker, facilitating workshops, teaching courses and addressing conferences and conventions for hotel professionals and academics on topics ranging from human resource motivation and management to casino management. His collaboration has been sought for international initiatives in countries around the world including: China, South Korea, France, Poland, Ukraine, Egypt, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Oman, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, Macau, Palau, Saipan, to name just a few.
from UNLV as well as a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of La Vern, California. His professional background in the hospitality industry includes serving as the Director of Catering and Convention Services at the Sahara Hotel and Casino, which at the time was one of the largest facilities in Las Vegas. Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year
LOH LIK PENG Director, Unlisted Collection Mr Loh Lik Peng was born in Dublin, Ireland to Singapore parents who were practicing medicine there at the time. He attended Law school in England, University of Sheffield and Postgraduate at London School of Economics followed by bar exams in London. He returned to Singapore in 1997 and practised litigation law for three years before leaving the profession to set into the hospitality industry. In 2001, he seized the opportunity to enter the industry by purchasing the 10,000 sq ft Regal Inn. Through meticulous planning and ingenious design, a product of Singapore’s heritage was not only preserved but transformed into a hip boutique hotel, Hotel 1929. The hotel was awarded the “URA Architectural Heritage Award” in 2003 and the project won him the Tourism Entrepreneur Award in the 2004 Tourism Awards.
Lik Peng’s innovative concept for Hotel 1929 demonstrates an exciting fusion of old and new. He then went on to set up the New Majestic Hotel which was awarded the “URA Architectural Heritage Award” in 2006 and Majestic Restaurant whose accolades include World Gourmet Summit 2010 for Asian Restaurant of the Year, Dr Andy holds both Bachelor of Science and Singapore’s Best Restaurants Guide 2011 Master of Science degrees in Hospitality EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
for Hall of Fame Award and CNNGO.com Best Eats Awards 2010 for Singapore’s Best Hotel Restaurant amongst many. JING, the sister restaurant of Majestic, located at One Fullerton was recently accorded “Two Stars” by Wine & Dine Singapore’s Top Restaurant 2010/2011. The overseas ventures in London and Shanghai in 2010 are yet another demonstration of his boldness, knack of seizing opportunities and creative reuse of rare beauties. The Bethnal Green Town Hall, which has stood in the heart of London’s vibrant East End since Edwardian times, is home to the Town Hall Hotel Apartments after a sensitive restoration. The restaurant and bar situated within, Viajante, designed by award-winning architects and headed by Chef Patron Nuno Mendes, received its first Michelin Star in the guide’s 100th anniversary in UK less than a year of its opening. Over in Shanghai, The Waterhouse at South Bund is a unique boutique hotel located on the banks of the Huangpu River. Table No. 1 by Jason Atherton is a destination restaurant in The Waterhouse serving world influenced modern European cuisine. Closer to home in Singapore, a totally experimental boutique hotel, Wanderlust, is set to draw madcap voyagers and curious travellers to its doorstep. Located in Little India, the building was originally an old school built in the 1920s. The four-storey hotel was designed by four different local leading design firms, Asylum, PhunkStudio, iFurious and DP Architects to give each floor a unique look and feel. For giving the revitalised old building a new sense of place within the eclectic urban montage of Little India, the project was recently awarded the “2011 URA Architectural Heritage Awards”.
For their diverse combination of offerings, extensive business and employment Singapore continues to be a great place to opportunities, and for providing an do business and the boost the Integrated Resorts have given to the economy include integrated lifestyle experience unique to the combined investment of S$12 billion in Singapore that has been a game changer developing the tourism sector. The spending for the tourism landscape, the Singapore Tourism Board would like to bestow the of incremental visitors in the Integrated Integrated Resorts with the award for Resorts and the rest of the economy Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism. generated an estimated S$3.7 billion in nominal value-add in the first three quarters For more information, please contact: of 2010. Ms Jane Lee, Assistant Manager, Communications Division, Singapore Tourism To date, the two Integrated Resorts have Board, Tel: +65 6831 3384, Email: jane_lee@ directly generated about 22,000 jobs, stb.gov.sg of which 70% are local employment. Structuring the local workforce for the EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
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ADVERTISERS’ LISTINGS It was a significant year of transformation for Singapore tourism in 2010 with the opening of the two Integrated Resorts. Changing the skyline dramatically with their iconic structures, the Integrated Resorts represent an evolved tourism model with the visitor’s perspective in mind – that today’s traveller does not visit a destination for a single purpose. He wants an integrated experience: the ability to sample a variety of quality cuisine, a diversity of entertainment options, and generally being able to combine the experience of enjoying destination Singapore from both a business as well as leisure perspective.
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There are also significant spill-over effects with increased business opportunities from construction firms to small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) providing pest control, security, laundry services and even website design companies, with the development of the Integrated Resorts.
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delivery of these quality products required identifying new skills needed for these industries and broadening the scope of education and training options, and both Integrated Resorts have contributed to this development by offering internships or scholarships to the tertiary institutions in Singapore, with the opportunity for students to turn them into full-time employment. The transfer of knowledge and expertise between the Integrated Resorts and the tertiary institutions has also been essential in ensuring a curriculum that remains relevant and practical. These have helped other tourism businesses grow their capabilities, thereby increasing the capabilities of the wider tourism industry.
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Lik Peng is a member of Singapore Tourism Board’s Tourism Consultative Council as well as the 2nd Vice President of Singapore Hotel Association and ViceChairman of Shatec Institutes. His latest appointment in 2011 sees him as a Board Member at the National Heritage Board (NHB), ChairmanDesignate for Singapore Philatelic Museum Board and a member of the Fundraising Committee (sub-committee of the NHB Main Board).
The Singapore tourism landscape is today at its most vibrant, and the Integrated Resorts have greatly contributed to this. They have brought and will probably continue to bring many ‘firsts’ into Singapore as well as the region including world-renowned celebrity chef restaurants, critically-acclaimed theatrical productions, and iconic attractions such as the Sky Park, the Universal Studios Singapore and the upcoming Marine Life Park which is set to be the largest oceanarium in the world. The addition of new and unique retail space spanning more than 840,000 square feet within both Integrated Resorts, about 4,000 hotel rooms and increase of 180,000 square metres in MICE space, both augments the retail and events landscape and significantly boosts Singapore’s ability to host large-scale events. These developments have not only raised the bar for the quality and diversity of offerings available but have also generated a palpable buzz in the city for locals and visitors alike, raising Singapore’s international profile and appeal.
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Two restaurants were also unveiled. COCOTTE, located within Wanderlust, serves up unpretentious, rustic French cuisine in a casual and comfortable setting. In a partnership with illustrious Chef; André Chiang, Restaurant ANDRE was listed as the top 10 restaurants in the world worth a plane ride by the New York Times, since its opening in October.
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display area. Younger visitors had a chance to try their hand at arts and crafts, while an indoor games zone with Wii and Kinect
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Air Force “Smokey Bandits” and the Royal Australian Air Force “Roulettes”. Australian
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AT SINGAPORE AIRSHOW In 2012, Singapore Airshow saw a record number of some 90,000 visitors on the sold-out public days weekend. They were treated to stunning aerial displays and had the opportunity to get up close and personal with an impressive array of the
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pilot Tony Blair of Blair Aerosports also made his debut appearance in the first stunt aerobatic performance in the history of airshows in Singapore. Visitors had a
SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2014 - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Singapore Airshow will return to bring more fun, excitement and entertainment for all during the Public Day weekend on 15 and 16 February 2014.
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Aviation enthusiasts can meet and take photos with pilots at Asia’s largest photo-taking sessions. Singapore Airlines aerospace and defence exhibition, watch also hosted guided tours on one of their last thrilling aerobatic flying displays where three remaining Boeing 747-400s, which some of the world’s best aerobatic teams was at Singapore Airshow to commemorate adorn the sky, and get up close to an the retirement of its B747 fleet. unrivalled gathering of aircraft and groundbreaking aviation technology. A world of fun and entertainment awaits the whole family with specially designed activities for the younger visitors, while a lip-smacking variety of food outlets cater to different pilots in person during autograph and
tastebuds. To find out more about Singapore Airshow and the upcoming highlights for the 2014 edition, please log on to www. singaporeairshow.com
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In 2010, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Week 2009 managed by MP International won the “Best Business Service Event Experience Award” at the Singapore Experience Award organised by the Singapore Tourism Board. Other milestone projects:
• InfoCommAsia
• ITMA and ITMA ASIA series
• International Furniture Fair Singapore
• International Furniture Fair Singapore
• Kenes MP Asia • MP Afidamp
• 11th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) 2011
• MP-Fira International
• 20th World Orchid Conference 2011
• MP Zhongmao International
• World Expo 2010 – Urban Best Practices Area
• TSO MP International
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MP International was the first Asian exhibition organiser appointed to organise ITMA Europe, the most established textile and garment machinery exhibition in the world. The 16th edition was held in Barcelona in 2011.
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MP International’s success with various partners is a testimony of our ability to identify opportunities and maximise the rewards for win-win partnerships. Our alliances and joint ventures include:
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The group’s philosophy is to deliver events that make our partners and clients stand out in a competitive marketplace. Our strong understanding of the cultures, business philosophies and practices of both the East and the West allows the people we work with to integrate into any market and region seamlessly.
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Our specialists in exhibition and conference services, project management, marketing communications and visitor promotion are passionate about delivering the best event experience. Our knowledge areas include: cleaning and hygiene; fashion and textile, food and beverage, furniture, hospitality, info-communications, medical, power, technology, sports and fitness, and transport.
A GLOBAL NETWORK A member of the Pico group, MP International has wide industry contacts and resources, which allows our clients the options of a full-service project where every detail of the exhibition or conference is taken care of, or a customised selection based on their specific needs. Whether you are a successful manufacturer or new-to-market name, a trade association, professional group or government agency, or a buyer of products and services, we strive to provide you the most relevant platform.
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The MP International group specialises in organising exhibitions, conferences and special events. Headquartered in Singapore with offices across Asian and European cities, we have organised and managed over 1,000 events on a national, regional and international level over the past 25 years.
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dates, while dining credit can only be used at the following outlets: Osia, Palio™, Boulangerie™, Festive Lounge™, Fiesta™, Rock-to-Go Deli, Starz Restaurant™, The Rock Bar™, Forest™, Equarius Lounge™. Do note that reward items are non-exchangeable and non-refundable, and are based on availability, while stocks last. Unredeemed rewards will be forfeited. The Bookers’ Rewards programme is subject to change at the discretion of Resorts World Sentosa without prior notice. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other programmes and is subject to availability at participating hotels.
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GREAT MEETING VENUES
Fairmont Singapore
Swissotel The Stamford
FAIRMONT SINGAPORE
The two landmark hotels complement the Raffles City Convention Centre as a unique venue which offers an impressive setting of more than 70,000 sq.ft. of function space. The Fairmont Executive Meeting Rooms holds prestige for being one of the most technologically advanced conference centres in Singapore. Comprising two rooms, Wilberforce and Bailey, impeccable service meets cutting-edge technology to create a holistic environment for corporate functions along with six other meeting rooms - Enterprise, Mercury, Minto, Indiana, Orchard and Bras Basah rooms. The Fairmont Ballroom – the largest ballroom – offers a magnificent pillar-free venue that
accommodates up to 3,200 guests. From large-scale symposiums and exhibitions, to star-studded extravaganzas or product launches, it promises to meet your every requirement to perfection.
MANDARIN ORCHARD SINGAPORE Standing tall at the heart of Orchard Road, there is no address more prestigious to hold your meetings and events than at Mandarin Orchard, an icon of world-class hospitality in Singapore for close to 40 years. Spanning over 20,000 square feet of versatile spaces, our selection of meeting and function rooms feature state-of-theart audio-visual equipment, intelligent lighting systems, and efficient broadband connectivity with 100mb bandwidth, one of the fastest amongst hotels in Singapore. The pillar-less Grand Mandarin Ballroom accommodates up to 950 guests. Imperial Ballroom, a 4-tier amphitheatre-style function room, and Grange Ballroom are perfect for larger-scale corporate and social
events. Additionally, there are 12 meetings rooms ideal for break-out sessions, seminars, and press conferences. From large-scale international conferences to private functions, our dedicated Meetings and Events team is on hand to ensure that attention will be paid to even the finest detail in delivering the success of your gathering.
MARINA BAY SANDS There’s a good reason Marina Bay Sands® was named Asia’s best MICE hotel by CEI Asia for two years running. Global in scope, intimate in detail, with decades of Las Vegas Sands meeting experience, it is easy to understand why Marina Bay Sands has set the benchmark for business travel and MICE events in Singapore. Sands Expo and Convention Center boasts 1.2 million square feet of almost infinitely configurable space and is home to Southeast Asia’s largest ballroom. It also has 250 meeting rooms and the capacity for 2,000 exhibition booths, accommodating up to 45,000 delegates comfortably.
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Strategically located in the heart of the Lion City, Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford caters to discerning business and leisure travellers who appreciate personalised service and luxurious experience. Combined, the two hotels boast a collection of over 2,000 guestrooms, and 16 award-winning restaurants and bars. Delegates can enjoy a tantalising selection of various cuisines such as Szechuan and Cantonese cuisines at Szechuan Court, exquisite Japanese delicacies at Inagiku, authentic Halal-certified Asian delights at Asian Market Café, and traditional Swiss Cuisine and European specialties at Café Swiss. An exhilarating experience awaits at the top - the Equinox Complex – renowned as the most exciting dining and entertainment complex in Asia. For those who wish to unwind and be utterly pampered, head down to the awardwinning Willow Stream Spa, one of Asia’s largest.
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Resorts World Sentosa, Compas Ballroom
Conveniently located within Singapore’s Central Business District, yet worlds away from the ordinary business setting, Marina Bay Sands® combines first-rate business and meeting facilities with world-class hospitality and entertainment options.
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With 2,561 well-appointed rooms and suites housed in three iconic swooping towers, most with sweeping views of the city and the bay, Marina Bay Sands is the largest hotel in Singapore. The property is also home to other unique venues to host special events like Sands SkyPark® and ArtScience Museum. Big or small, these extraordinary facets of Marina Bay Sands present truly remarkable settings to any occasion.
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As part of Las Vegas Sands Corp., which operates the world’s premier Meeting, Incentive, Conference and Exhibition venues, Marina Bay Sands has a proven track record in hosting major international and regional events. Sands Expo and Convention Center has been the preferred venue for hugely successful events like Art Stage, CommunicAsia, Men’s Fashion Week and the Singapore International Water Week. From business to recreation, the destination offers unlimited excitement in shopping, dining and entertainment options. Shop in luxurious comfort at over 300 stores in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands®; satisfy any craving at a myriad of dining experiences, featuring 6 celebrity chef restaurants and other tantalizing offerings; be drawn into award-winning performances at our two state-of-the-art theaters, and party the night away at nightspots housed in one-of-a-kind settings.
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With complimentary airport shuttles, complimentary high-speed wireless internet, private car or limousine rental service making traveling a breeze, Marina Bay Sands is the executive’s top choice for business travel in Singapore.
and small events. A comprehensive adventure training centre is also located within the resort with professional facilitators to tailor activities of various intensity levels to foster leadership, team spirit and innovativeness for groups. There is a Direct Ferry Service from Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bintan Lagoon Resort’s Doorstep. The journey takes approximately 70 minutes where the ferry lands at the Bintan Lagoon Terminal, a private, state-of-the-art immigration and ferry terminal located directly on the resort’s beachfront.
RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA
Bintan Lagoon Resort
BINTAN LAGOON RESORT Sprawled over 300 hectares of beachfront gardens in the tropical paradise of Bintan, Bintan Lagoon Resort is positioned as the premier tropical lifestyle destination MICE for activities. The Resort boasts 473 contemporary rooms, suites and villas complemented by an impressive range of 11 dining options and six function rooms. Its key recreational offerings are the two world-renowned 18-hole golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Ian BakerFinch in addition to wide-ranging sea sports and land activities Outdoor locations have been popular with corporate groups and private parties alike for themed dinners on the resort’s private beach and golf course overlooking the South China Sea. The meeting and event facilities are complemented by a dedicated conference services team which co-ordinates a multitude of big
Resorts World™ Sentosa Singapore – A Million Moments. One World – offers an all-in-one experience for meeting and incentive groups. With our gamut of attractions, hotels, entertainment and performances – all of which are housed under a single destination – Resorts World Sentosa Singapore offers a one-stop MICE destination which meets the growing demands especially of large-scale conventions and incentive groups. With its unique event spaces, infinite entertainment and leisure options, coupled with expert advice from our event services professionals, Resorts World Sentosa Singapore is set to be Asia’s premier M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions) destination. The resort can host over 36,000 delegates at any one time within its diversity of event spaces, from one of the region’s largest column-free ballrooms to its 30 function rooms and over 20 unique event venues. Go beyond the screen and jump into the action of your favourite films and TV shows at Universal Studios Singapore™. Each event can be tailored to meet your needs, including unique menus, live entertainment, and all-night excitement. With a breathtaking view facing the harbour, the waterfront viewing deck at The Maritime Experiential Museum™ is ideal for mid- to large-sized functions. Soon, the resort will also
Singapore Turf Club, Casuarina Room
SINGAPORE EXPO Singapore EXPO covers over 123,000sqm of indoor and outdoor space, comprising convention-exhibition halls, conference halls, meeting rooms, and mobile conference rooms. It welcomes over six million visitors and 600 events every year, from conventions and exhibitions to corporate meetings and banquets. In March 2012, EXPO launched its enhanced convention wing, MAX Atria, where event spaces are transformed by nature’s elements. Designed to awaken the senses, rejuvenate discussions and spark new ideas, its 32 rooms, foyers and rooftop will redefine your event experience. Certified Green Mark Platinum by Singapore’s Building & Construction Authority, MAX Atria is energyand water-efficient and built with eco-friendly furnishings. Equipped with 3.5G mobile coverage, WIFI access, business centre, and 2,500 parking lots, EXPO is located five minutes from Changi International Airport and fifteen minutes from the city centre.
On racedays, Singapore Turf Club allows you to entertain your guests in style at either the Corporate Boxes, Casuarina Room, Bukit/Orchid Box, Vanda Box, Lotus Room and Marquee. Each venue offers exclusivity, privacy and a spectacular view of the racecourse for both personal and corporate bookings. Events or functions such as product launches, conferences, appreciation dinners and networking nights are ideal. On non-racedays, Singapore Turf Club is also available for seminars, meetings, conventions, and incentive parties with private “live” races (with betting).
THE FULLERTON HOTEL Voted a Condé Nast Traveler hotel for the sixth consecutive year in 2010, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is a masterpiece of modern comfort and elegance. Transformed from The Fullerton Building which was built in 1928 and home to the nation’s General Post Office, Chamber of Commerce and The Singapore Club, this luxury hotel features 400 elegant rooms and suites with views of the sunlit atrium, city or the Marina Bay waterfront. Located at
the forefront of the Central Business District, the hotel enjoys close proximity to the bustling financial, entertainment, arts and cultural venues. The Fullerton Hotel has a pillarless Ballroom, the charming Straits Room – formerly the Billiard Room of the prestigious Singapore Club with breathtaking chandeliers and a unique coffered ceiling, seven additional meeting rooms as well as a Roof Garden, outdoorEast Garden and The Lighthouse rooftop to cater for business events of different sizes. Corporate gatherings, cocktail receptions and business meetings are organised and run with precision by a team of experienced conference and catering professionals. An array of dining options is available including Italian, Japanese, Asian and Chinese cuisines; and the stylish Post Bar is a favourite among the trendy elite. In-resident guests can enjoy complimentary wireless Internet connectivity and with new meeting bookings, the same privilege will be extended to up to 10 meeting guests per function room. For leisure, the hotel has a picturesque 25-metre outdoor infinity pool that overlooks the Singapore River, 24-hour stateof-the-art fitness centre and luxury spa.
EXPO is managed by Singex Venues Pte Ltd, a BS25999, ISO 9001:2008 and SS540 certified MICE company.
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complete the world’s largest oceanarium – the Marine Life Park™ – comprising Asia’s most exciting new waterpark and the world’s most spectacular aquarium. This will provide even more unique event spaces, further enhancing our myriad of M.I.C.E. offerings.
SINGAPORE TURF CLUB Racing in Singapore has a long and illustrious history, dating back to 1842. The Singapore Racecourse is designed for champions and ranks among the premier racecourses in the world.
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We are in the people service business CEMS has played an active role as a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) for several trade associations and medical societies by managing regional and international meetings and congresses. For the past two decades, CEMS has also formed strategic partnership with relevant organisations to achieve mutually desirable goals in the MICE industry. CEMS’ business activities span many countries across the globe including Beijing, China; Guilin, China; Indonesia; Pakistan; Singapore and Thailand. Amongst others, the portfolio of exhibitions includes the Beijing International Tourism Expo, China Guilin International Tourism Expo, Glasstech Asia, LEDTEC ASIA, Facilities Management Expo, Safety & Security Asia, Fire and Disaster Asia, Singapore International Jewellery Show, Café Asia and IGATEX Pakistan.
Key success factors We are specialists! Established since 1980, CEMS has a cadrecore of committed and well-trained staff with many years of hands-on experience in managing conventions and exhibitions of varying sizes. Indeed we have managed conferences from as small as 20 to worldclass gathering of 2,000. We have also managed a variety of exhibitions for trade associations and government agencies. The result is that we possess a depth of knowledge and experience in this field, which would be difficult to match.
We are a well-rounded organization Unlike many PCOs/PEOs who only specialise in one area, be it exhibition or conference management, CEMS has the expertise to manage both exhibitions, conferences (events and marketing communications.) We therefore have the ‘wherewithal’ to assist any organisation to handle its many varied activities.
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Koelnmesse The Business Energiizer Singapore Airshow 2012 Imdex Asia 2013 Messe Düsseldorf : Global Quality, Regional Relevance Reed Exhibitions : New Experience, New Content, New Portfolio Kingsmen : Build Less to Save More Singapore Exhibitions Services Approved International Fair Scheme ITB Asia 2012
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We give your business new momentum Koelnmesse is one of the world’s largest trade fair organizers and our international trade fairs are widely acknowledged as global leaders in their fields. With over 70 successful international trade fairs a year, we have the experience and resources to build extraordinary communication platforms to help you find the right business partner. Thanks to our network of 12 subsidiaries and foreign representatives in 80 countries, Koelnmesse is firmly anchored in the global economy’s key markets. In Asia, we have subsidiary offices in Singapore, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Taipei, as well as foreign representative offices in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Korea. No matter where you are in the world, we energize your business.
Mark your calendar with these key events in Asia HOUSE, GARDEN AND LEISURE
COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND INTERACTIVE TECHNIQUES SIGGRAPH ASIA Singapore www.siggraph.org/asia2012
28 November – 1 December 2012
HEALTH AND FACILITIES IDEM Singapore Singapore www.idem-singapore.com
4 – 6 April 2014
China International Hardware Show Shanghai, China www.hardwareshow-china.com China Shunde International Exposition for Household Electrical Appliances Shunde, China www.shundeexpo.com
17 – 20 October 2012
FURNITURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN
FOOD AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY Sweets & Snacks China Shanghai, China www.sweets-snackschina.com
20 – 22 September 2012
furniPRO Asia Singapore www.furniproasia.com
Sweet & SnackTec China Shanghai, China www.sweets-snackschina.com
20 – 22 September 2012
interzum guangzhou Guangzhou, China www.interzum-guangzhou.com
Agriculture & Food Expo Harbin Harbin, China www.harbin-agri-expo.com
19 – 21 September 2012
11 – 14 October 2012
Wine & Gourmet Japan Tokyo, Japan www.wineandgourmetjapan.com
27 – 30 March 2013
TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT Clean Energy Expo Asia Bangkok, Thailand www.cleanenergyexpoasia.com
12 – 14 September 2012
3 – 5 April 2013 CARBON FORUM ASIA Bangkok, Thailand www.carbonforumasia.com
THAIFEX - World of Food Asia Bangkok, Thailand www.worldoffoodasia.com
22 – 26 May 2013
World of Seafood Bangkok, Thailand www.worldofseafood.com
22 – 26 May 2013
www.koelnmesse.com.sg
17 – 19 October 2012
Clean Energy Expo China Beijing, China www.cleanenergyexpochina.com
30 – 31 October 2012
3 – 5 July 2013
CHILD, YOUTH AND EDUCATION China Kids Expo Shanghai, China www.china-kids-expo.com
11 – 13 October 2012
Koelnmesse Pte Ltd 152 Beach Road #25-05 Gateway East Singapore 189721 Tel: +65 6500 6700 Fax: +65 6294 8403 www.koelnmesse.com.sg
Koelnmesse THE BUSINESS ENERGIZER
Koelnmesse is one of the world’s largest trade fair organizers, with a string of successful events to its name. Koelnmesse organizes over 70 successful international trade fairs a year in 25 sectors. Its international trade fairs are widely acknowledged as global leaders in their fields.
The hallmark of a successful trade fair is its ability to bring markets and people together in an efficient and highly professional manner. With its range of full-service offers, Koelnmesse has the expertise to put together customized solutions to meet changing industry needs and to identify pockets of opportunities. Events “made by Koelnmesse” are a promise of top quality. Koelnmesse consistently invests in enhancing its quality in all the areas that are important to their customers. This includes making improvements to Koelnmesse trade events via supporting programs, hosted buyers program, online business matching services, innovative sponsorship ideas to providing post event analytics to help customers improve and justify their ROI for participation. This also translates to a commitment towards investment in human resources as well as technology. It is this commitment to quality in organizing the event, in industry expertise and in business development that has laid the foundations for success and growth in Koelnmesse’s Asia Pacific events.
IDEM Singapore – A biennial trade fair and conference for the dental industry in Asia Pacific, the 2012 edition drew participation from 422 exhibitors from 36 countries and 7,243 visitors worldwide, making IDEM Singapore a truly international event. Clean Energy Expo Asia (CEEA) – The premier Trade Fair and Conference for clean energy, renewable energy and sustainable mobility solutions, returns for the fourth edition this year, from 12 – 14 September 2012, at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Bangkok, Thailand.
furniPRO Asia – Building on Koelnmesse’s experience and strength in organizing the world’s largest furniture and furniture production events including imm Cologne, ORGATEC, interzum and interzum guangzhou, the inaugral furniPRO Asia, to be held from 17 – 19 October 2012, at Singapore Expo, Hall 2, brings together the key players in the international woodworking machinery and furniture production industry to buy, sell and network in ASEAN.
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Based on the core fields of business, tailor-made trade fair concepts have been developed for the Asia Pacific markets, the focus for much of Koelnmesse’s international business activities. Koelnmesse Pte Ltd, in Singapore, is the regional headquarters for Asia Pacific, managing trade fairs in key markets such as China, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and Macau. These trade fairs cover a number of core fields of expertise, namely Computer Graphic and Interactive Tecniques; Health and Facilities; Food and Food Technology; House, Garden and Leisure; Furniture and Interior Design; Technology and Environment; Child Youth and Education. Leading trade fairs and conferences in their individual sectors include Thaifex – World of Food Asia, IDEM Singapore, China International Hardware Show, interzum guangzhou, Carbon Forum Asia, Clean Energy Expo Asia, among others.
THAIFEX – World of Food Asia – Showcasing the best in the culinary trade, the ninth edition of the premier sourcing platform of choice for food and hospitality trade buyers, reaffirmed its position as one of the leaders in Asia Pacific’s food and hospitality industries, with an extensive showcase from 1,104 exhibitors and an unprecedented record of 25,270 visitors. SIGGRAPH Asia - Following its successful debut in Singapore in 2008, SIGGRAPH Asia returns to the city state in 2012 from 28 November to 1 December, once again bringing together the best names in the animation, digital art, graphics and technology industries from around the world. EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
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SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2012 ASIA’S LARGEST AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE EXHIBITION
EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS IN 2014
Singapore Airshow is all about creating
With strong support from exhibitors and
opportunities for aerospace industry
partners, over 75% of exhibition space has
representatives across the world to
already been booked for the next edition of
connect, do business, find out about the
Singapore Airshow, which will take place
latest innovations and exchange ideas
from 11 to 16 February 2014 at the Changi
to spearhead developments across the
Exhibition Centre (CEC).
industry. The show has consistently attracted influential government and military delegations as well as senior corporate executives. It has won
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recognition as a global marketplace, and the platform of choice for the world’s aerospace community to springboard into the thriving Asia Pacific region, making it a must-attend event in the international aviation industry calendar.
once again at Singapore Airshow 2014, while the Unmanned Systems Zone will be returning to the heart of the main exhibition hall and is set to expand, featuring a new demonstration area for UAV exhibits. An Aviation Training and Simulation Zone will also be introduced in Singapore Airshow 2014, providing a platform for companies to
that brings together government regulators, airport operators and industry players to address challenges facing aviation, while the Asia Pacific Security Conference (APSEC) is a platform for top military officials, policymakers and government leaders to exchange insights on global security issues.
tap on the growth of the global civil aviation
Singapore Airshow is also the event of
NEW RECORDS FOR SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2012
and simulation market. There will also be a
choice for companies to network and do
new Aviation Security Zone.
business. 60 of the top 100 aerospace
In 2012, the third edition of the biennial
Visitors will also be treated to breathtaking
show was its biggest ever, setting new
aerial displays daily, together with a wide
records for value of deals announced at
range of the latest aircraft being showcased
over US$31 billion, a threefold increase
at the outdoor static aircraft display area.
from the previous event in 2010. With some 900 exhibiting companies from 50 countries, 274 official delegations from 70 countries and 44,801 professional visitors from all over the world, Singapore Airshow is the place to be to tap the unprecedented business opportunities in Asia Pacific’s fast growing markets.
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The popular Green Pavilion will be featured
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A PREMIER PLATFORM FOR RICH NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
companies were represented at Singapore Airshow 2012, underscoring the importance of the event in the global aviation calendar. To help trade visitors and exhibitors tap on business opportunities in the key growth markets of Asia, Singapore Airshow 2014 will again feature the highly successful China, India and Southeast Asia Business Forums.
Singapore Airshow continues to demonstrate its thought leadership through
To find out more information on Singapore
successful high-level conferences. The
Airshow and the upcoming highlights for
Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership
the 2014 edition, please log on to www.
Summit (SAALS) is the only event of its kind
singaporeairshow.com
IMDEX ASIA
ASIA PACIFIC’S ONLY DEDICATED MARITIME DEFENCE SHOW
Exhibition Centre from 18 to 20 May 2011.
event” on the global defence calendar,
The show received enthusiastic support
reinforcing IMDEX Asia as the platform
from visitors, exhibitors and industry
of choice for key stakeholders, industry
The International Maritime Defence
partners. IMDEX Asia 2011 brought
representatives, senior military and defence
Exhibition and Conference (IMDEX Asia) is
together 166 exhibitors from 38 countries
officials and maritime experts to meet,
Asia Pacific’s only dedicated international
over 12,500sqm of exhibition space, with
network and conduct pertinent discourses
maritime defence show. Supported by the
country pavilions from Singapore, Australia,
to positively affect the maritime community.
Republic of Singapore Navy, this biennial
France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom
exhibition and conference is a one-stop
and the United States of America.
opportunity for key decision makers
GLOBAL PLATFORM, INTERNATIONAL TURNOUT
Warship Display. The picturesque new
IMDEX Asia 2011 attracted more than 70
on Singapore’s eastern seaboard also
VIP delegations from over 42 countries, and
housed the first ever IMDEX Asia indoor
also saw the participation of 40 Chiefs of
static display line-up.
IMDEX ASIA 2013
Navy, Directors-General of Coast Guard and
The eighth edition of IMDEX Asia in 2011
Vice-Chiefs as well as 7,840 trade visitors
CHARTING A PATH WITH STRATEGIC CONFERENCES
was held for the first time at Changi
from 55 countries. This marked the show
defence industry to keep abreast of the latest maritime defence technologies and developments in the region.
as the “must-attend maritime and defence
of 20 warships from 12 countries in the exhibition hall at Changi Exhibition Centre
In addition to the various commercial interactions, IMDEX Asia 2011 hosted two
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from the navy and international maritime
IMDEX Asia 2011 boasted the participation
high-level conferences, the International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) and the Naval Technology Seminar (NTS). These conferences brought together key maritime defence industry stakeholders, facilitating high-level information exchanges and forging strong working partnerships.
LOOKING AHEAD: IMDEX ASIA 2013 The upcoming IMDEX Asia, scheduled to return to Changi Exhibition Centre from 14 to 16 May 2013, is set to deliver even higher levels of excellence and will continue to provide a holistic and integrated experience that creates value for both visitors and exhibitors. Over 60% of exhibition space has already been booked for IMDEX Asia 2013, affirming its position as a must-attend event in the maritime defence industry calendar. For more information on IMDEX Asia 2013, please visit our website at www.imdexasia.com EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
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GLOBAL QUALITY, REGIONAL RELEVANCE
Three synergistic exhibitions on medical and health care, new medical technology, and workplace safety and health
MEDICAL FAIR ASIA | MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA | OS+ H ASIA
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The global medical industry is one of the world's fastest growing industries, with the boom in Asia mainly attributed to the increasing awareness and benefits of quality healthcare, upward trend of medical tourism, rising ageing populations, higher life expectancies, and economic development. Coupled with global developments to protect and promote health and safety at work, against this positive background, preparations are in full swing for exhibition organizer Messe Düsseldorf Asia, as it presents the region’s most prominent trade exhibitions in the medical and health care, medical technology and workplace safety and health sectors - MEDICAL FAIR ASIA, MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA and OS+H ASIA.
MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2012 As the largest and most comprehensive edition to date, with a 50% expansion in floor space compared to 2010, the exhibition will showcase the industry’s latest products, solutions and services. This 9th edition is expected to attract strong participation from some 500 leading manufacturers and suppliers as well as various national pavilions and groups including Austria, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, UK and USA. Sponsored by the Ministry of Health, Singapore, MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2012 will once again be the meeting point for the region’s hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitative sectors.
Messe Düsseldorf Asia through MEDICAL FAIR ASIA will launch its corporate social responsibility initiative ‘Reaffirming values – Caring beyond business’, as part of its approach of extending its reach beyond business. By matching the altruism of key stakeholders with the needs of voluntary welfare organizations, the initiative hopes to raise funds and medical product donations. For more information: please contact
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Singapore Pavilion with various dedicated product showcases including photonics, metrology and machine tools. Held alongside the exhibition is a series of value-add activities, namely MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA Conference 2012 (a two-day conference organized by SPETA) and GATE 12 – Medical Technology (a business matching programme for international buyers and local suppliers, jointly organised by IE Singapore and SPETA).
OS+H ASIA 2012
The 8th Occupational Safety + Health The three concurrently held exhibitions Exhibition for Asia will take place from 12 to 14 September comes on the back of 2012 at Suntec Singapore, and will provide the recent launch of synergistic offerings and a wide range the workplace safety of opportunities for specialists sourcing and health act in September last year, diversified solutions. Backed by the and includes an impressive line-up of international expertise from the world’s international brand names and local market most recognised trade fairs in these sectors leaders showcasing the latest applications, - MEDICA, REHACARE COMPAMED, and solutions and technology for a safer and A+A - under the Messe Düsseldorf group, healthier working environment. OS+H these exhibitions will continue to deliver an The latest addition to Asia 2012 will once again collaborate with unsurpassed platform and business link to the Messe Düsseldorf three major events for workplace safety the dynamic region of Southeast Asia. Asia portfolio, this exhibition for the and health (WSH); the Singapore WSH medical technology segment is jointly Conference 2012, organized by the WSH organized with SPETA (Singapore Precision Council, Ministry of Manpower and WSH – an ideal base for specialist exhibitions Engineering & Tooling Association) in Institute, the IPAF Asia Conference 2012, collaboration with IE Singapore and SPRING organized by the International Powered As Singapore positions itself as the Singapore. This inaugural exhibition comes Access Federation (IPAF), and a Safety medical hub of the region with a medical at a time when the Asia Pacific medical & Health forum jointly organized by the and health care sector that is at the device market is expected to account for Singapore Institution of Safety Officers forefront of economic growth, these unique 25% of global market share and reach (SISO) and Messe Düsseldorf Asia. characteristics make Singapore an ideal US$62.3 billion in revenue by 2012. base for specialised trade exhibitions in More information on the three exhibitions, these fields. Recognising the industry MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA 2012 will conference and seminar topics, and potential in the region, MEDICAL FAIR ASIA showcase the complete process chain for business matching service are available at: first debuted in 1997, and more than a medical devices, presenting a multitude of www.medicalfair-asia.com l decade on it continues growing in relevance components, materials and solutions for www.medmanufacturing-asia.com l with 2012 seeing the exhibition into its the industry. Visitors can expect to see a www.osha-singapore.com
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ninth edition and strategic co-location with MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA.
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
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NEW EXPERIENCE
NEW CONTENT
NEW PORTFOLIO
REED EXHIBITIONS CREATES NEW CONTENT FOR THE MICE SECTOR AND NEW EXPERIENCES FOR OUR CUSTOMERS Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading events organiser, with 500 events in 39 countries and 33 fully staffed offices. Its portfolio of 500 events serves 44 industry sectors. Some of our new events in Singapore include 100% Design Singapore, Asia Future Energy Forum & Exhibition and Screen Singapore.
BE INSPIRED, BE DAZZLED, BE EXCITED! 100% Design Singapore is the first and only curated contemporary design-led
interiors exhibition in Southeast Asia, presenting the latest trends in furniture, lighting, bathroom/kitchen, and floor and wall coverings.
Singapore provides a complete platform for product launches, sourcing and forging partnerships for residential, commercial and retail applications.
Targeting interior designers, architects, retailers and specifiers, it is a platform for the who’s who in the global design industry to showcase their latest creations to Asian buyers (especially ASEAN markets), where exhibitors are selected for their creativity, originality and ability to innovate.
Event Highlights:
Featuring conferences, site visits as well as an array of thematic activities, 100% Design
• 100% X – 55:75:95 • 100% Materials Feature • 100% Futures • Conferences • Site Visits • Networking Opportunities
A SPECTRUM OF FILMED ENTERTAINMENT
ScreenSingapore. It’s where you need conferences. Network with key players to be. at exclusive red carpet events. Meet international film personalities and spark rewarding relationships with the people who matter to you and your business.
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ScreenSingapore is the unmissable event for making an impact on the film industry. Bringing together the brightest minds and Leveraging the buzz of the world’s fastest biggest names in filmed entertainment, ScreenSingapore creates multiple platforms growing region for filmed entertainment, ScreenSingapore’s market, conferences to be seen, be heard, and be electrified. and premiere events are held at Marina Exchange insights, trade content, and Bay Sands Singapore – the perfect spot to exhibit your expertise with numerous experience the electrifying energy of Asia’s business opportunities in markets and expanding content entertainment industry.
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Build Less to Save More
A new environmentally-friendly take on how designing more means building less Written by Crystal Chu
BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé unveiled
“Instead of building physical structures to create ambience, live music was chosen to enhance the ‘phenomenon’ concept of the event.”
The only build for the launch – an art installation made of thin hand-crumpled paper
Stage-less: a natural backdrop for BMW’s outdoor showcase
Want to do more to save the environment? Forget recycling. Rather than focusing on just recycling after building, consider cultivating a “Build Less, Save More” green philosophy. BMW’s recent BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé Launch at Singapore’s Glass House at Sentosa Cove is a fine example. Before the design team began sketching, creating a story for the launch was the priority. This evolved into a concept about transporting guests through space to discover the rare phenomenon of a solar eclipse. As guests watched the moon veil the Sun, the BMW 6 series Gran Coupé would be dramatically unveiled from the shadows. The only build for the entire launch was an art installation, or the “transportation device”, running down the length of the ceiling, made of a thin layer of hand-crumpled paper.
The lighted AV projection effect on the installation was suspenseful as luminescent lights danced down the textured surface; cutting through the darkness and making guests feel as if they were really moving through space. The car was finally revealed at the end of the room before a video-projected full-length solar eclipse. But, if you thought the projection wall was built — you guessed wrong. This special effect was achieved by using a glass window in the Glass House; through a thin film applied onto its surface and a projector placed behind. The smart minimal-waste design originated from a concept that was based on a heavy-build design, but it is something that BMW launches have adopted for the past few years. To create something different and futuristic, the design team focused on developing a strong storyline
to produce a design concept consistent with the original one of the eclipse; creating additional twists and expanding the use of materials to showcase the story. Instead of building physical structures to create ambience, live music was chosen to enhance the ‘phenomenon’ concept of the event. In place of an actual stage, a seascape provided a natural backdrop for the cocktail reception and discussion area, while modular furniture was used because they are easily reusable for future events. The BMW 6 series Gran Coupé launch definitely set a high benchmark for Kingsmen’s future events and launches. Who would have thought less actually means more?
The contributor is the Design Director of Kingsmen Exhibits Pte Ltd, a leading communication design & production group in Asia Pacific & the Middle East. For more information, please contact us at (65) 688 000 88 or
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AnaLabAsia 2011 The Approved International Fair (AIF) scheme was developed in 1990 and is currently administered by the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau (SECB), the champion agency for the exhibitions industry in Singapore.
Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd www.analab-asia.com
As the AIF scheme confers official recognition to selected exhibitions with proven international and commercial appeal, SECB thoroughly evaluates an exhibition on the benefits it brings to Singapore before according it the prestigious AIF stamp of endorsement. The criteria for the exhibition should include but is not limited to, the following:
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It should meet industry demands and requirements as well as be at the forefront of introducing innovative products and services for the industry represented
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It should generate trade for the industry and economic spin-off in terms of business deals to companies
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Aquarama 2011 UBM Asia Trade Fairs Pte Ltd www.aquarama.com.sg
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It should be organised by a Professional Exhibition Organiser (PEO) and be of quality that meets international standards
Asia Pacific Maritime 2012 Reed Elsevier (Singapore) 2008 Pte Ltd www.apmaritime.com
AIF approved events are easily identified by the AIF logo, a symbol of the high quality of the event it endorses. Participants at the AIF endorsed events can be assured of:
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Reaching the Asian market including China and India Making contacts and networking important relevant trade visitors and buyers from around the world Gaining access to a wide range of quality international products and services conveniently brought together at a single venue
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International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) Singapore 2012
Reed Elsevier (Singapore) 2008 Pte Ltd www.bex-asia.com
Koelnmesse Pte Ltd www.idem-singapore.com
Cards Asia 2011
International Furniture Fair Singapore 2011 and 2012
Terrapinn Pte Ltd www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/cards-asia/index.stm
International Furniture Fair Pte Ltd www.iffs.com.sg
CommunicAsia 2011 and 2012
ITB Asia 2011 and 2012
Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd www.communicasia.com
Messe Berlin GmbH www.itb-asia.com
Food & Hotel Asia
JEC Composites Asia 2011 and 2012
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Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd www.foodnhotelasia.com
JEC Composites www.jeccomposites.com
IMDEX 2011
Medical Fair 2012
Experia Events Pte Ltd www.imdexasia.com
Messe Düsseldorf Asia Pte Ltd www.medicalfair-asia.com
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Singapore Airshow 2012
Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd www.mta-asia.com
Experia Events Pte Ltd www.singaporeairshow.com
OSEA 2012
Singapore International Water Week 2011 and 2012
Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd www.osea-asia.com
Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd www.siww.com.sg
PALME Asia 2011
Tyexpo Asia 2011
IIR Exhibitions Pte Ltd www.palme-asia.com
ECI International Ltd www.eci-international.com/asia
SeaAsia 2011
Wine & Spirits Asia 2012
Seatrade Communications Singapore Pte Ltd www.sea-asia.com
Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd www.winespiritsasia.com
SEMICON Singapore 2011 and 2012
World Cities Summit 2012
SEMI Singapore Pte Ltd www.semiconsingapore.org
Centre for Liveable Cities www.worldcities.com.sg
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MTA 2011
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ITB ASIA 2012
ITB Asia 2011 was successfully held with an impressive turn-out of over 7500 attendees and close to 800 participating exhibitors from over 90 countries. With a firm commitment to being a key knowledge platform for the industry, the show also delivered over 3000 minutes of high powered content with its conference component. Encouraged by the fantastic turnout at the inaugural Associations Day in 2010, ITB Asia held a successful second edition of the MICEfocused conference dedicated to highlighting the best practices in association event management. Association meetings, a strong and relatively recession proof business, have gained importance in the Asian travel industry and become a significant part of travel trade. Participants praised the quality content presented by international panellists from the association and supplier communities. The event was also effective in creating networking opportunities with regional and international counterparts and in generating new business leads. Association Day 2011 attracted over 100 association members and trade partners hailing from 13 different countries. Last year’s show also saw the largest lineup conference programme ever with the introduction of two new conference partners, TTG Asia and the Singapore Tourism Board. The TTG Travel Agent Conference, the region’s first travel agent conference organised by TTG Asia Media, delivered practical insights and tangible learning points that travel agents can apply to their businesses to elevate success.
Additionally, the Asia for Asia Conference, organised by the Singapore Tourism Board, explored the trends of the Asian travel industry and shared key learnings from industry experts.
on the quality of buyer-seller experience and dedicates resources to ensuring a wellbalanced mix of geographical markets and sectors such as MICE, leisure, and corporate travel.
Besides these exciting conferences, ITB Asia 2011 also introduced new discussion forums on ‘Loyalty Programmes’, ‘Boutique Hotels’, ‘Women in Action’ and a ‘Business Travel Plenary Session’ in which industry leaders explore relevant topics of the year. The programmes probed into the most relevant issues surrounding the industry, with key players sharing case studies, first hand experiences and valuable insights from the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond. Each conference received positive reviews and achieved strong attendance figures of 150 – 200 delegates.
This year’s programme will see an enhancement in the application process with the addition of the ‘Group’ and ‘Individual’ category. Exhibitors are encouraged to nominate buyers they would like to meet at the show. Once approved, the exhibitors will be given a code to invite recommended buyers to register under the ‘Group’ category. The aim is for exhibitors to become partners in increasing the show’s quality.
Last year, ITB Asia also forged several new strategic industry partnerships. The show welcomed Hilton Worldwide as the first ‘Official Partner Hotel’ and Japan Tourism Agency came onboard as ITB Asia 2011's partner country. Riding on the success of last year’s show, Messe Berlin, the organiser of ITB Asia, has announced several new initiatives for this year’s event taking place at The Sands Expo and Convention Center from 17-19 October. The first is the enhancement of the show’s prestigious hosted buyers programme. As a leading platform that facilitates the exchange of quality travel products and services, ITB Asia has always maintained a strong focus
With the continued growth and increasing prominence of ITB Asia in the travel industry, it is no surprise that the show attracts more exhibitors each year. Overall exhibitor bookings for this year’s show are also up 33% from 2011. In addition, there’s a 60% increase in exhibitor booth space bookings compared to last year.
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ITB Asia, The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market, is returning to Singapore this year from 17-19 October at The Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands. Now in its fifth year, ITB Asia 2012 provides a platform for travel professionals from all over the world to exchange new business ideas and create genuine business leads.
Some of the world’s top international hotel groups are set to make a strong presence at ITB Asia 2012. Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels and Resorts, Meliá Hotels International, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, Hilton Worldwide, Wyndham Hotel Group and Far East Hospitality have confirmed bookings. Pan Pacific Singapore has also come on board for the first time and will be the Official Partner Hotel for ITB Asia 2012. ITB Asia has achieved major success and is constantly revaluating and improving to meet changing demands in this fast growing market. This year, participants can expect even more exhibitors and exciting products on display, an enhanced buyers programme built around quality buyers with a proven track record in business transactions, and a dynamic world of thought-provoking travel conferences. EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
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10th Asia Pacific Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (ELSA 2011) Conferences
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10TH ASIA PACIFIC CONGRESS OF ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY
(ELSA 2011)
include the Society of Colorectal Surgeons
and promotions, a solid scientific programme
(Singapore), Obstetrics and Gyneacological
that included good speakers and interesting
The 10th Asia Pacific Congress of Endoscopic
Society of Singapore, Singapore Urological
topics and an exciting social programme.
Surgery, also known as ELSA 2011, was held
association and the Gastroenterological
from 11 – 13 August 2011 at the Suntec
Society of Singapore. There were also special
Another challenge was how the congress
Singapore International Convention and
sessions for pediatric surgery
managed to get sponsors in times when the economy is not doing well as the long term
Exhibition Centre. and thoracic surgery. Another unique feature
relationship of the chairperson, organizing
Organized by the Endoscopic and
is a one day symposium in Mandarin to cater
committee and PCO had with the industry
Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA), over
to non-English speaking delegates.
was critical in obtaining early commitment by
1500 attendees, inclusive of 1200 delegates
major players. Also the changed of venue from
from 38 countries attended the Main
Participants also had ample opportunities to
Integrated Resort to Convention one and a
Congress. 118 speakers from all over the
improve their skills in various hands-on pre-
half year to the event proper so as to meet the
world were invited to cover the many aspects
and post- congress workshops conducted by
of Endoscopic surgery under the theme “So
world experts. There were also two plenary
requirements of sponsors (Pharma Code and
Radical Today, So Obvious Tomorrow” while
lectures per day to shed light on latest
corporate governance) to ensure that the
focusing on the trends of today.
innovations that can benefit doctors from
congress would have enough funds to operate
all disciplines. Symposia were aimed to be
and not make losses. The PCO and organizing
interactive and include differing views on
committee had to re-budget and re-package
various topics.
the sponsorship and exhibition package in
PROGRAMME: The congress was officially opened on 11th
a short period of time in order to meet the
CHALLENGES:
requirements.
of traditional dances during the Opening
One of the many challenges faced was
The 10th Asia Pacific Congress of
Ceremony.
to achieved getting delegates to come to
Endoscopic Surgery, also known as ELSA
Singapore when there are conferences
2011, was organized by the Endoscopic and
The programmes were also unique in two
almost every month in various countries and
Laparoscopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA) and
ways. There were four national societies
when news of the latest advances are readily
held from 11 – 13 August 2011 at Suntec
participating making it the biggest surgical
available on the internet. This was achieved
Singapore International Convention and
congress in Singapore in 2011. They
through good planning, good communications
Exhibition Centre.
August 2011 and delegates enjoyed a Lion
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INTRO:
Dance performance as well as a fusion
Ace:Daytons Direct was the ELSA 2011 Congress Secretariat and Housing Bureau and designer of the concepts of the official social programmes. The creation, design and production of the congress was supported by Ace:Daytons Direct’s in-house Web and Interactive team, Concept and Creative Team as well as the Audio and Video Production Team.
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CONFERENCES
It comes as no surprise that Singapore is
practitioners, industry experts and trade
celebration of “live” music, Music Matters
the preferred choice for many prestigious
professionals. The importance of continual
Live partnered with Facebook, YouTube
conventions. The city’s reputed seamless
education in raising the standards of dentistry
and CapitaLand, brought together local and
efficiency, its inherent strengths in high-
in the region resonated throughout the event,
international bands to Singapore, to gain
growth industries, particularly in its key
through vibrant exchanges at the conference
new fans and be discovered. Digital Matters
economic clusters, its flexible ecosystem
and hands-on workshops.
conference, back for the 2nd year, addresses critical issues of content monetisation and
for networking and learning, and its unique venues and activities all make a superb framework for a successful convention as well
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as the dynamic growth in Asia.
16TH WORLD CONGRESS ON CONTROVERSIES IN OBSTETRICS, GYNAECOLOGY AND INFERTILITY, JUL 2012:
production in the digital age, covering topical and informative panels on social media success; entertainment industry diversifying An
exclusive forum for the international experts
and more. Over 1,200 participants from 30
the International Congress ad Convention
to share and compare experiences, in order
countries, including 176 expert speakers
Association (ICCA), Singapore has once
to outline appropriate treatments. A unique
culminated in the four-day event. Almost 50
again maintained its position as Asia’ Top
platform to discuss controversial issues in
local and international live bands performed
Convention City for 10 years running.
all fields of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and
at several venues at Clarke Quay over three
Singapore also retained its spot as the only
Infertility, and participants were provided
nights in the Music Matters Live festival which
Asian city in the Top Five Convention Cities in
opportunity to converse and debate
was streamed ‘live’ to a global audience for
the World alongside Vienna, Barcelona, Paris
unresolved issues with world authorities
the first time through YouTube.
and Berlin, since 2006.
in their fields. The ability to discuss only controversial topics with emphasis on
15TH WORLD CONFERENCE ON TOBACCO OR HEALTH, MAR 2012: Held in Singapore for the first time,
BROADCAST ASIA, JUNE 2012:
clinical solutions in cases where no agreed-
BroadcastAsia2012 is poised as one of the
upon answers or consensus exist, provides
region’s biggest forums for professionals
clinicians with an insight and a take-home
across the region to meet and discuss the
over 2,600 academics, health professionals,
message that ameliorates treatment in the
latest broadcast technology trends and
non-government organisations and public
most difficult situations.
products. Over 700 leading companies from
officials from more than 100 countries
the film, TV, digital media and entertainment industry across 41 countries/regions
around the globe. WCTOH 2012 has enabled
DIGITAL AND MUSIC MATTERS, MAY 2012: Now into its 7th year, Music
Singapore to take on a greater leadership role
Matters, the pioneer music industry event
To stay relevant with the evolving industry
to build capacity and facilitate collaboration in
in the Asia Pacific featured a stellar list of
needs, BroadcastAsia2012 showcased a
tobacco control, especially in the South East
speakers in the global music industry. Topics
special Over-the-Top Technology (OTT) feature
Asian region.
featured including showcase of mega brands
area to give visitors an exclusive look at the
who use music to strengthen and deploy
INTERNATIONAL DENTAL EXHIBITION AND MEETING SINGAPORE (IDEM SINGAPORE), APR 2012: The biennial dental trade
ground-breaking technology. Amongst the
radical new marketing techniques; what
key highlights was the Southeast Asian debut
it takes to launch digital services in Asia;
of Blackmagic Design’s revolutionary digital
issues in music publishing and examining
cinema camera. The conference also included
the key factors in running successful music
fair and conference provided a platform for
two C-level keynote panel discussions which
festivals. The program also focused on key
robust discussions, knowledge exchange and
focused on the impact of technology giants
Asian music markets in Japan, China, Korea,
networking for a total of 7,243 global dental
on traditional broadcasting and the significant
Singapore and India. Dubbed as Asia’s
role of social media in the broadcasting
exchanged ideas and best practices from
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into gaming; innovations in digital advertising
According to the latest Global Rankings by
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exhibiting at BroadcastAsia2012 congregated.
WORLD CITIES SUMMIT 2012, JULY 2012: The third edition of the
Development (UNCRD) and International
Conference, a specialized conference held over 2 days that discussed the latest creative
World Cities Summit is the biggest ever global
strategic discussions on the environmental
technologies and innovations in producing
event for sustainable cities so far. The Summit
challenges, together with key industry players
content for TV and films. Two half-day post
was co-located with Singapore International
who leveraged on the premier exhibition
conference workshops were held allowing
Water Week and CleanEnviro Summit
platform to launch, showcase and introduce
for hands-on learning and experimentation
Singapore for the first time. The 3,000 urban
their latest innovative equipment and
in areas such as editing and visual effects.
leaders agreed on stronger integration across
technologies in waste management, recycling
15,186 trade attendees came from over 78
urban planning, development, governance and
and resource recovery solutions. The event
countries and regions to forge new business
technology solutions to address urbanisation
also drew focus to the increasing challenges
partnerships and interact with the latest
challenges.
facing tomorrow’s cities and the increasing
Solid Waste Association (ISWA) to lead
business opportunities in the future of
technologies at BroadcastAsia2012. Record attendance was achieved:
clean environment management. Close to
AD:TECH 2012, JUNE 2012:
18,000 delegates from 104 countries/
100 exhibitors from international and local
ad:tech Singapore connects the Southeast
regions, including ministers, government
companies took part in the inaugural WMA,
Asian digital industry and is the annual
officials, top industry leaders, academics
which attracted national pavilions from
gathering of all brand advertisers, traditional
and representatives from international
Canada, Australia/New Zealand and Germany.
& interactive agencies, portals, on-line
organisations visited the Summit. The World
The events also facilitated the sharing of
publishers and service providers.
Cities Summit Expo featured cutting-edge
insights on the latest market trends and
technologies and best practices from over 28
exchanged sustainable solutions through its
‘Driving Asia’s Digital Development’ was the
cities and 130 companies over the four-day
various plenary sessions, conferences and
theme of this year’s ad:tech exhibition and
period. The World Cities Summit Mayors
business forums with over 320 ministerial and
conference held in Singapore. ad:tech 2012
Forum, a key highlight of the Summit, had the
keynotes and 36 breakout sessions, covering
C-level delegates, as well as approximately largest ever participation of over 100 mayors, 460 technical conference delegates in more than half of whom were new attendees attendance.
all-things related to the digital content
from China, Russia, India and countries
ecosystem including creation, development,
from ASEAN, Africa and South America. The
management, distribution and consumption.
Mayors discussed challenges and innovative
HOTEL TECHNOLOGY OCT 2012: a full day conference bringing
A series of speaking engagements and
solutions to build liveable cities.
together CIOs, CTOs, General Managers,
featured six comprehensive tracks, seven
workshops presented that digital and
Information Officers and Operations Managers
WASTEMET ASIA 2012, JULY 2012: The inaugural CleanEnviro Summit
of hotel properties to discuss on the latest
phenomena in Asia-Pacific, and businesses need to develop appropriate strategies to
Singapore 2012 and WasteMET Asia (WMA)
support and in-room innovations, to increasing
connect with their audiences online.
2012, themed “Innovative Clean Enviro-
customer satisfaction through the smart use
interactive advertising is no longer a new
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industry. The Creative Content Production
trends in hotel technology, from mobile device
Solutions for Asia's Growing Cities”, saw
of technology. Expert speakers will share
Into the 5th edition, more than 2,400 Digital
participation from high level government
their in-the-field experience and successful
Marketers and Exhibitors attended the 2-day
and industry thought leaders, international
case studies from leading hotels and service
conference to discuss the State of Online
organisations such as the World Bank, United
providers. Hotel Technology 2012 will
Advertising and Digital Marketing Platforms in
Nations Development Programme (UNDP),
collocate with TDI Asia, the premier event for
Asia and shed insight on Best Practices.
United Nations Environment Programme
hospitality and tourism investments in Asia.
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In addition, the company has the following capabilities and services:
CAPABILITIES:
Radius was established in 1997 in Singapore, it is now a one-stop creative marketing solutions provider offering creative ideas and 4-D experiential marketing solutions to meet the marketing communication needs of organisations. The Group’s regional reach extends to branch offices located in Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok and Dubai, with associates in New Delhi, Jakarta, Seoul and Taipei under the BRAIN network. With its core expertise, Radius has been working with clients across the globe on creating impactful breakthroughs at exhibitions since its inception. From large-scale conventions, exhibitions and international trade shows, they have conceptualised branding ideas and creative designs, delivering through to physical installations with quality control, to provide a hassle-free approach for clients in their quest to create a special place in the competitive environment.
RADIUS HEADQUARTERS 13 Ubi Crescent Singapore 408574 Tel: +65 6749 6869 Fax: +65 6749 1789 Email:
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Budget Planning Research Branding, Creative Ideas & Conceptualisation Design & Development Project Management & Customer Service Fabrication Logistics (Freight / Transport) Installation / Dismantling After Sales Services
SERVICES: • Exhibitions • Events – Product & Store Launches, Road Shows, Hospitality, Conferences, Meetings, Incentive Trips, Team Building • Permanent Exhibits • Retail Fit-outs • Interior Architecture • Strategic Marketing Consultancy – Advertising, Digital & Social Network Marketing, Fashion Shows, Theatrical & Concert Collaborations, Event Conceptualisation, Retail Concept Strategy & Management, Airport Retail Commercial Planning
Fairmont Singapore The Fullerton Hotel Mandarin Orchard / Marina Mandarin Singapore Expo Convention & Exhibition Centre Marina Bay Sands Venues Guide
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SINGAPORE EXPO CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
EXTRAORDINARY HOSPITALITY
MAKE SPACE FOR POSSIBILITIES A top-ranked venue in Asia and Singapore’s largest purpose-built MICE facility, Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, is a one-stop event hub for every reason and season. Covering over 123,000sqm (1,323,960sqft) of indoor and outdoor space, comprising 10 convention-exhibition halls, 4 conference halls, meeting rooms, and mobile conference rooms and MAX Atria, the new convention wing, Singapore EXPO welcomes over 6.5 million visitors and 600 events every year, ranging from exhibitions, conventions, corporate meetings, award ceremonies, gala banquets, to consumer & trade shows.
The Singapore EXPO team prides itself in offering only the highest level of service and a suite of solutions for any event. Singapore EXPO’s seasoned professionals stand ready to assist in event planning and logistics, ensuring that everything from build-up and onsite operations to tear down runs with clockwork precision, leaving clients relaxed and assured. To complete the hassle-free experience, Singapore EXPO offers world-class amenities such as 3.5G mobile coverage, WIFI access, business centre, top-notch acoustics, AV and lighting capabilities, Internet kiosks, nursing rooms, prayer rooms, energy-saving building automation systems, and a massive 2,500-lot car park. In addition, Flavours East, a collection of several food and beverage outlets, presents diverse and exciting cuisines to suit the tastes of both international and local visitors. Event organisers experience the best of Asian hospitality and enjoy a worry-free and fuss-free event experience with Singapore
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breezy rooftop, a lush garden courtyard, and ample parking spaces. MAX Atria is the first MICE venue to be certified Green Mark Platinum by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority. It is also outfitted with energy-and-water-efficient technologies and built with eco-friendly furnishing materials and Green Label-certified products.
EXPO’s proven operational and service excellence.
MAX ATRIA – CONVENTIONS REDEFINED Singapore EXPO unveiled a new convention wing, MAX Atria @ Singapore EXPO in March 2012. MAX Atria boasts over 8,000sqm (86,111sqft) of astounding versatile meeting and conference space spanning 2 levels, featuring 32 column-less meeting rooms which are designed to be easily configured for meetings and events – from intimate business events to seminars and gala dinners. Fitted with modern audio-visual, lighting and technical capabilities and powered by highperformance WIFI, MAX Atria has large pre-event foyers, a EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
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Business is Pleasure
Advanced technologies will never replace face-to-face interactions, a handshake, a conversation or an idea shared. And there’s no better place to share ideas than at Marina Bay Sands® Singapore, Asia’s largest and most flexible meeting and convention space. Pulsating with life day and night, Marina Bay Sands offers sensational experiences from the culinary wizardry of “Asia’s Dining Destination”, the most coveted brands of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands®, award-winning Broadway musicals, the iconic ArtScience Museum® and ultra slick nightclubs Avalon and Pangaea. Awarded Asia’s Best MICE Hotel by CEI Asia for two consecutive years, Marina Bay Sands combines decades of Las Vegas Sands experience with its own brand of personal touch—global in scope, intimate in detail. It’s never business as usual, it’s business done right. Log on to MarinaBaySands.com/Singapore-Conventions to view our competitive meeting packages and promotions and book your Sands Meeting today.
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The Game Changer CREATING TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES AT MARINA BAY SANDS
An innovative coach service allowed 1,000 YPO delegates to complete their check-in process on the way to the Hotel, so that they could proceed directly to their rooms upon arrival. The opening social was a hawker-themed soiree set up on the outdoor Event Plaza. Local favorites were prepared and served by the Marina Bay Sands Culinary Team using a combination of live stations and buffet lines under a purpose-built marquee. For the event’s closing dinner, the Sands Grand Ballroom was seamlessly converted from a 2,200 person theater-style set-up to an ultra-luxe banquet dinner for over 1,800 guests — all in under two hours. The dinner featured a custom menu from celebrity chef Justin Quek of Sky on 57®. As guests dined in the ballroom, the pre-function area was quickly transformed from a cocktail reception set-up to an international dessert buffet. Two years after its opening, Marina Bay Sands® continues to present itself as a flexible venue that enables event organizers to create memorable delegate experiences by utilizing its spectacular and diverse venues property-wide.
Flexibility and quick reaction times ensured the successful coordination and turnover logistics that enabled this huge event to be a resounding success.
HOSTING MEGA SPORTING EVENTS IN SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER
In March 2012, Marina Bay Sands rolled out the red carpet to host the prestigious Young Presidents’ Organization World Leadership Conference (YPOGLC) 2012. This milestone event was attended by over 2,000 high-level international young executives and their spouses. Marina Bay Sands successfully demonstrated the versatility of space at its mega complex through the successful execution of various events — conferences, spin-off meetings, exhibitions as well as socials. While the actual event ran for five days, planning for YPOGLC 2012 took over two years, requiring precision planning and execution, down to the tiniest detail.
The Sands Expo and Convention Center is home to over 120,000 square meters of flexible space, with over 30,000 square meters devoted to its six purpose-built expo halls. Since its opening, it has been the venue for many brand new as well as new-to-Singapore tradeshows. Due to its versatility, it is also increasingly the venue for less conventional events such as concerts, fashion runways, botanical gardens, art galleries and mega sporting events.
TESTIMONIALS FROM CLIENTS: “Marina Bay Sands was a true partner on the YPO-WPO Singapore GLC 2012 from every possible perspective. Marina Bay Sands consistently exhibited over the top service, from providing room keys to guests riding in from the airport, to excellent catering on two large socials and other meals on site, to providing very personal care to one of our staff members who was ill…all done in a spirit of service and hospitality. Marina Bay Sands was vested in our event from top management down to the line staff and the results were truly amazing.”
In May 2012, the Sands Expo and Convention Center was the venue for the Dragon Fire Championship Boxing Event Night — the first time two championship title fights were fought on a single night. Exhibition Halls E and F were transformed into a spectacular boxing arena with over 4,000 seats for this sold-out event. The extensive transformation took five days, which saw carpet being laid down, grandstands assembled and a self-designed show-quality boxing ring being built. In-house technicians set up extensive wiring, lighting and cabling, including 12 viewing screens across the hall. The matches were beamed live to the region. Marina Bay Sands has also staged other large scale sporting events such as the Z1 Pro-Fencing World Series in 2010 and 2011, the Indoor Archery World Cup 2011 and the Lotus on Water Cup International Wushu Meet in 2010.
Marina Bay Sands is the proud recipient of 95 awards including: Asia’s Best MICE Hotel, awarded at both CEI Asia Industry Awards 2011 and 2012 Runner-up for Asia’s Best Convention & Exhibition Center, awarded at the CEI Asia Industry Awards 2011 Breakthrough contribution to Tourism, a Special Recognition awarded by the Singapore Tourism Board at the Singapore Experience Awards 2011 Best International Hotel, awarded by Successful Meetings Magazine at the Successful Meetings Pinnacle Awards 2012. In addition, Marina Bay Sands was listed as one of the best new hotels of 2011 on ‘The Hot List 2011’, published by Condé Nast Traveller
David Cook, Executive Director, International Events and Global Leadership Conference, YPO-WPO Young Presidents’ Organization World Leadership Conference 2012, March 2012 “Choosing Marina Bay Sands to be the venue for the Dragon Fire’s World Championship Boxing Event proved to be the best decision we could have made. We were able to work seamlessly with the Marina Bay Sands operations teams to set up a spectacular Las-Vegas style boxing arena in the expo hall. The event was a huge success with the best fights at the best venue!” Tony Tolj, Head of Operations, Dragon Fire Dragon Fire Championship Boxing Event Night, May 2012 “My earnest appreciation goes out to the Marina Bay Sands team, who were involved in varied ways to ensure that our many diverse needs were more than adequately met in a capable and timely manner. Participants of CommunicAsia 2012 and EnterpriseIT 2012, ranging from exhibitors/ visitors, conference speakers and delegates, to the media, have repeatedly voiced their appreciation to being presented with such a unique experience whilst attending our event which is housed at a venue fortified with the highest standards. This high level of standard of services rendered to us, in areas including F&B, meeting rooms and hospitality facilities, empowered our shows to truly come to life.” Stephen Tan, Chief Executive, Singapore Exhibition Services, Organizer of CommunicAsia2012 and EnterpriseIT201, June 2012
Technically Gifted Your event always has a home at our world-class destination. With our dedicated team of technical specialists, Marina Bay Sands® provides a one-stop integrated service for all your needs at Singapore’s largest and most versatile space, Sands Expo® and Convention Center. Drawing on decades of experience from Las Vegas Sands® Corp., our impressive portfolio of high-profile events and trade shows is testament to our commitment in providing you the best the industry has to offer. From the runway of Men’s Fashion Week to the boxing ring of WBA Super World Featherweight Fight, our technical team renders customized solutions for events of any size and requirement. Our profound understanding of your needs, seamless service and technical expertise can only mean one thing—an event that will set the standard for others to follow. So go ahead and think big. If it can be dreamed of it can be done at Marina Bay Sands. After all, it is you who make us spectacular.
Contact
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VENUE GUIDES Area (Sqm) Exhibition
Meeting
Capacity Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Standing Cocktail
No. Of Function Rooms
Asian Civilisation Museum, Empress Place
NA
316
182
NA
200
190
NA
Auditorium at Nanyang Executive Centre
NA
258
210
NA
NA
NA
NA
Changi Exhibition Centre
40,565
1,905
1,310
850
700
1,160
9
CHIJMES Hall
489
4,898
350
NA
300
400
1
Civil Service College
606
NA
343
NA
300
500
3
DBS Arts Centre- House of Singapore repertory Theatre
NA
NA
380
NA
NA
NA
1
DBS Convention Facilities
NA
NA
579
NA
NA
NA
3
HDB Hub Convention Centre
155
630
480
NA
NA
NA
3
Jubilee Hall
NA
NA
388
NA
NA
NA
NA
Max Atrium@ Singapore Expo
-
Memories At Old Ford Factory, Upper Timah
NA
67
76
NA
NA
180
NA
Nanyang Auditorium (NTU)
1,435
NA
1,730
NA
NA
NA
NA
National Community Leadership Institute
NA
220
300
140
200
NA
14
NUS Centre for the Arts, University Cultural Centre
NA
NA
1,714
NA
NA
NA
2
Raffles City Convention Centre
4,430
4,430
5,317
2,827
3,110
4,390
19
ROCK Productions Pte Ltd
NA
3,344
1,200
NA
NA
NA
NA
6,000
11,000
Sands Expo and Convention Centre
250
Singapore Botanic Gardens (Burkill Hall)
350
350
80
50
160
180
NA
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industries
126
315
500
NA
400
500
4
Singapore Conference Hall
318
1,723
918
NA
200
250
5
Singapore Expo
60,000
20,000
19,000
8,000
30,000
10,000
27
Singapore Indoor Stadium
2,925
2,925
12,000
12,000
1,800
5,000
4
Singapore Power Auditorium
NA
465
511
NA
NA
NA
2
Singapore Science Centre
NA
NA
200
NA
NA
NA
1
Spring Singapore Training Facilities
NA
NA
442
NA
NA
NA
1
Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre
10,600
12,000
12,000
5,442
5,000
8,800
31
The Float @ Marina Bay
846
NA
26,259
NA
2,000
5,000
2
The House of Tan Yeok Nee Conference Centre (The University of Chicago Booth School of Business)
130
130
130
70
100
130
17
The Substation
113
30
108
20
NA
NA
NA
Victoria Theatre
600
600
904
NA
NA
NA
2
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VENUES
AUDITORIUMS, CONVENTIONS & EXHIBITION CENTRES
95
Seating capacity Theatre
Classroom
Cocktail reception
Albert Court Village Hotel
80
40
50
2
210
3
Copthorne King's Hotel Singapore
130
72
300
5
310
5
Costa Sands Resort (Pasir Ris)
100
30
NA
3
190
NA
Costa Sands Resort (Sentosa)
100
45
80
2
49
34
Gallery Hotel
160
70
150
4
223
15
Grand Park Orchard
100
66
150
2
308
5
VENUES
SMALL SIZE MEETING ROOMS, DELEGATES ≤ 200
96
No. Of
No. Of function rooms
HOTELS
Hotel rooms
Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific (formaly Allson Hotel, Singapore)
50
24
50
2
239
3
Hotel Miramar (Singapore) Ltd
60
30
50
2
342
8
V Hotel (formaly Landmark Village Hotel)
170
60
170
3
393
4
Pan Pacific Orchard
150
66
150
5
206
13
Paramount Hotel Singapore
150
60
120
2
250
13
Park Hotel Clarke Quay, Singapore
60
30
60
3
336
6
RELC International Hotel
200
120
300
12
134
8
Royal Plaza on Scotts
150
80
180
10
511
33
The Elizabeth Hotel
90
36
120
2
256
5
The Metropolitan Y
200
50
NA
8
92
9
YMCA of Singapore (YMCA International House)
200
100
200
4
111
NA
Hotel rooms
Suites
Seating capacity
No. Of
Theatre
Classroom
Cocktail reception
No. Of function rooms
Bayview Hotel Singapore
250
36
300
6
131
6
Carlton Hotel Singapore
234
72
170
14
915
15
Changi Village Hotel
250
90
220
17
380
16
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
480
290
450
10
253
40
Goodwood Park Hotel
400
240
450
6
233
95
HOTELS MEDIUM SIZE MEETING ROOMS
Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel
400
150
300
9
558
35
Grand Park City Hall
360
175
420
8
333
7
Hilton Singapore
400
220
400
11
422
15
Holiday Inn Atrium Singapore
400
180
480
13
504
11
Holiday Inn Atrium Singapore Orchard City Centre
400
200
400
10
315
29
Hotel Royal
220
120
150
4
331
12
Hotel Royal @ Queens
250
60
300
3
223
8
M Hotel Singapore
350
200
320
10
413
58
Parkroyal on Beach Road
480
171
420
3
343
2
Parkroyal on Kitchener Road, Singapore
400
150
500
5
534
5
Quality Hotel Singapore
330
80
330
3
240
3
Raffles Hotel Singapore
350
250
350
5
All Suites
103
Redenzvous Hotel Singapore
250
120
300
6
298
3
River View Hotel Singapore
350
180
300
6
476
4
Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort, Singapore
480
300
600
11
454
15
The Sentosa Resort & Spa
360
220
320
8
215
37
Traders Hotel Singapore
240
120
300
10
546
14
York Hotel Singapore
400
220
450
8
407
71
YWCA Fort Canning Lodge
400
220
450
7
175
2
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No. Of
Theatre
Classroom
Cocktail reception
No. Of function rooms
Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa
600
350
900
7
121
18
Amara Singapore
500
240
550
6
380
16
Capella Singapore
500
300
700
9
112
11
Concorde Hotel Singapore
800
400
440
14
407
29
Conrad Centennial Singapore
500
320
450
16
507
25
Costa Sands Resort (Downtown East)
550
120
550
6
315
9
Fairmont Singapore
3,200
1,650
3,000
27
769
22
Furama City Centre
750
320
500
2
445
19
Furama RiverFront Singapore
900
390
600
10
605
10
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore
900
504
800
34
574
19
Grand Hyatt Singapore
900
390
1,000
24
663
38
Hotel Re! @ Pearl's Hill
600
400
800
2
140
3
InterContinental Singapore
600
280
370
10
403
17
Mandarin Orchard Singapore
1,300
600
1,900
16
1,051
60
Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
600
250
600
13
527
59
Marina Mandarin Singapore
700
350
700
16
575
21
Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay
600
380
600
9
401
17
1,500
640
1,200
13
655
20
Pan Pacific Singapore
800
480
800
26
778
39
Penisula.Excelsior Hotel
500
120
500
3
600
7
1,500
960
1,300
45
750
35
Sheraton Towers Singapore Hotel
600
320
500
18
412
23
Siloso Beach Resort
500
250
500
5
182
16
Singapore Marriott Hotel
600
300
500
13
372
21
Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore
600
300
600
7
476
6
3,200
1,650
3,000
27
1,261
29
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
600
318
600
11
400
28
The Regent Singapore, A Four Seasons Hotels
540
250
650
14
439
46
1,400
720
1,200
15
608
80
650
350
650
8
299
37
LARGE SIZE MEETING ROOMS, DELEGATES ≥ 500
Orchard Hotel Singapore
Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore
The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore The St. Regis Singapore
Hotel rooms
Suites
EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
VENUES
Seating capacity
HOTELS
97
Seating Capacity
UNIQUE VENUES
Contact
Banqueting Facilities
VENUES
Standing Cocktail
ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM www.acm.org.sg
Tel: (+65) 6332 2982 Email:
[email protected]
River Room, L2 (Indoor) River Terrance, L2 (Outdoor) Shaw Foundation Foyer Ngee Ann Auditorium Basement Foyer
180 150 NA NA NA
200 150 150 NA 180
CHANGI MUSEUM www.changimuseum.sg
Tel: (+65) 6214 2451 Email:
[email protected]
The Chapel Courtyard
NA
50
CHIJMES HALL www.chijmes.com.sg
Tel: (+65) 6337 7810 Email:
[email protected]
Chijmes Hall Lawn 1 Lawn 2
350 NA NA
400 120 150
500
800
CHINATOWN FOOD STREET CHINESE GARDEN www.jtc.gov.sg
Hotline: 1800-568 7000 Email:
[email protected]
Dragon & Phoenix Court Confucius Terrace Main Arch Garden Courtyard Bonsai Garden Main Hall Bamboo Garden Stoneboat Ground Floor Moonlight Terrace Teahouse Pavilions
1,000 300 300 NA 350 90 160 90
1,200 500 300 50 450 100 200 50
FAR EAST SQUARE www.fareastquare.com.sg
Tel: (+65) 6532 7868
The Pavilion
250
NA
FORT CANNING PARK
Hotline: 1800-471 7300 Email:
[email protected]
Flagstaff Lawn Fort Canning Green & Patio Fort Gate Raffles House Indoor Only Indoor & Outdoor OMSQ with Lawn Indoor Only Indoor & Outdoor Picnic Terrance Indoor Only Indoor & Outdoor
500 NA NA 80 230 60 500 20 100
1,000 5,000 1,000 100 280 80 1,000 30 150
GARDENSIA www.gardenasia.com
Tel: (+65) 6898 9111 Email:
[email protected]
Blue Sky Franjipani Kranji Loft
360 70 480
550 100 1,000
IMPERIAL CHINESE JUNK www.watertours.com.sg
Tel: (+65) 6533 9811
Cheng Ho 3 Cheng Ho V
200 200
200 200
JAPANESE GARDEN www.jtc.gov.sg
Hotline: 1800-568 7000
Rest House Guest House Open House
300 200 NA
350 120 10,000
JURONG BIRD PARK www.birdpark.com.sg
Tel: (+65) 6661 7807 Email:
[email protected]
Lakeview Ballroom The Lodge on Flamingo Lake Tree Tops Songbird Terrace
320 150 NA 180
450 150 40 450
MARINA BARRAGE www.pub.gov.sg/Marina
Tel: (+65) 6514 5959
Outdoor Venues: Water Playground Central Courtyard
400 600
600 1,000
70 120
100 300
Indoor Venues: Gallery Suite Courtyard Room
98
Sit-Down Dinner
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Seating Capacity Contact
MANDAI ORCHID GARDEN www.mandai.com.sg
Banqueting Facilities Water Garden/ Open Piazza Viewing Gallery Aranda Hall (Indoor, Airconditioned) Summer House (Indoor, Airconditioned) Gazebo Vintage Garden Vanilla Pod Restaurant Mokara Hall
MERLION PARK
Sit-Down Dinner
Standing Cocktail
50 200 120
100 380 220
10
NA
30 NA 70 140
50 200 NA 200
NA
600
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SINGAPORE www.nationalmuseum.sg
Tel: (+65) 6332 3517 Email:
[email protected]
The Salon & Terrance Glass Atrium
100 200
150 400
ORCHIDVILLE www.orchidville.com
Tel: (+65) 6552 7003 Email:
[email protected]
Forest Restaurant
1,000
1,500
PERANAKAN MUSEUM www.peranakanmuseum.sg
Tel: (+65) 6332 2982 Email:
[email protected]
Main Lobby, L1 (Indoor) Ixora Room, L1 (Indoor) Lecture Room
60 50
150 60 40
RED DOT DESIGN MUSEUM www.reddottraffic.com
Tel: (+65) 6534 7001 Email: info@reddottraffic.com
Gallery 1 Gallery 2
600 170
40 600
SCULPTURE SQUARE www.sculpturesq.com.sg
Tel: (+65) 6333 1055 Email:
[email protected]
Chapel Gallery Upper Gallery Chapel Courtyard (Alfresco) Lower Gallery Courtyard (Alfresco)
100 10 40 10
150 40 100 60
SENTOSA ISLAND www.sentosa.com.sg
Tel: (+65) 6736 8672
Ficus Tree Glass House Images of Singapore Museum Forecourt Palawan Beach, Angsana 1 Palawan Beach, Angsana 4 Palawan Beach, Mempari Palawan Beach, Southernmost Point Siloso Beach, Amis Siloso Beach, Emerald Pavilion Siloso Beach, Sapphire Pavilion Siloso Beach, Sapphire Pavilion (w extension) Sky Deck Tanjong Beach, Tanjong 2 Tanjong Beach, Tanjong 3 Tanjong Beach, Tanjong 4
30 100 250
50 150 500
500 200 200 80
1,000 400 400 150
120 450
150 700
450
700
1,000
1,500
70 200 1,200 150
120 400 2,000 250
Singapore Art Museum Tel: (+65) 6332 4205 www.singaporeartmuseum.sg Email:
[email protected]
The Auditorium The Glass Hall
100 100
200 150
Singapore Botanic Garden www.sbg.org.sg
Burkill Hall Function Room Function Hall
400 80 180
400 200 NA
Tel: (+65) 6471 7374 Email:
[email protected]
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VENUES
UNIQUE VENUES
99
Seating Capacity
UNIQUE VENUES
Contact
Banqueting Facilities Standing Cocktail
Tel: (+65) 6734 8829
Private Capsule (Indoor) Megu Event Hall (Indoor) VIP Lounge (Indoor) VIP Lounge Alfresco Area (Outdoor)
NA 250 NA NA
28 337 40 24
SINGAPORE PHILATELIC MUSEUM www.spm.org.sg
Tel: (+65) 6513 7348 / (+65) 6337 3888 Email:
[email protected]
The Atrium Green Room The Garden
40 NA NA
70 40 60
SINGAPORE TURF CLUB www.turfclub.com.sg
Tel: (+65) 6879 1388
Lotus Room Hibiscus Bukit/ Orchid Box Casuarina Room
180 250 150 130
350 350 300 250
SINGAPORE ZOO & NIGHT SAFARI www.zoo.com.sg www.nightsafari.com.sg
Tel: (+65) 6360 8560 Email:
[email protected]
SINGAPORE ZOO Cocktail Venues: Elephants of Asia- 6 Huts Elephants of Asia- Walkway Tiger Trek- Pavilion Tiger Trek- Walkway Australian Outback Treetops Trail
NA NA NA NA NA NA
500 500 100 +Sideways 100 +Sideways 50 100
Outdoor Venues: Pavilion by The Lake Reservoir Picnic Site Garden Pavilion Palm Park
120 450 (Tentage) 80 400 (Tentage)
200 500 +Tentag 130 1,000 +Tentage
Indoor Venues: Forest Lodge
220
300
Special Programme: Lunch with Lions
21
NA
150 NA 490
250 50 +Tentage NA
100 16
150 NA
VENUES
SINGAPORE FLYER www.singaporeflyer.com
NIGHT SAFARI Indoor Venues: East Lodge- Pavilion East Lodge- Terrace Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant (Non-aircon) Ulu Court Chief's Room SINGAPORE INDOOR STADIUM www.sportshub.com.sg
Tel: (+65) 6344 2660 Email:
[email protected]
The Arena Black Box Function Rooms
NA NA 110
13,000 5,000 200
SUNTEC CITY www.sunteccity.com.sg
Tel: (+65) 6825 2669 Email:
[email protected]
Fountain of Wealth
300
600
THE ARTS HOUSE AT THE OLD PARLIAMENT www.theartshouse.com.sg
Tel: (+65) 6322 6892 Email:
[email protected]
Blue Room Living Room Gallery River Promenade (Outdoor) The Hall
80 60 100 350 64
150 80 180 700 NA
THE HOUSE OF TAN YEOK Nee Conference Centre
Tel: (+65) 6835 6482
Glass-Walled Lounge
60
150
Function Hall
100
130
Zouk Velvet Underground Phuture Wine Bar (Alfresco)
500 200 100 80
1,500 400 300 150
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO www.chicagogsb.edu/ singaporeconf ZOUK www.zoukclub.com
100
Sit-Down Dinner
Tel: (+65) 6738 2988
EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
Calendar of Exhibitions 2012/2013 Calendar of Conventions 2012/2013
CALENDARS
CALENDAR OF EXHIBITION 2012
CALENDARS
Dates (2012)
Name of Exhibition
Venue
Organiser
Website
14 - 19 Feb
Singapore Airshow 2012
Changi Exhibition Centre
EXPERIA EVENTS PTE LTD
Aerospace, Aviation and Airport Equipment Services
http://www.singaporeairshow.com/
1 - 4 Mar
Career 2012
Suntec Singapore
INFORMA EXHIBITIONS PTE LTD
Career and education
http://www.careerseries.com.sg/
9 - 12 Mar
International Furniture Singapore Expo Fair Singapore 2012/29th ASEAN Furniture Show
INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR SINGAPORE PTE LTD
Furniture & Furnishings
http://www.iffs.com.sg/
Deco Asia 2012
Furnishings & Accessories
http://www.decoasia.com.sg/
Hospitality Asia 2012
Hospitality & Contract Manufacturing
http://www.thehospitalityshow.com.sg/ index.php
14 - 16 Mar
Asia Pacific Martitime 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
REED EXHIBITIONS
Martitime
http://www.apmaritime.com/
28 - 30 Mar
Singapore International LED/ OLED Technology Show 2012 (LEDTEC ASIA 2012)
Suntec Singapore
EXPORUM & CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD c/o CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD
LED Technology
http://www.ledtecasia.com/new/ sp_intro/intro2.asp
6 - 8 Apr
Asia Resort Expo
Singapore Expo
LX DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED
Hospitality & Contract Manufacturing
http://www.asiaresortexpo.com/
12 - 15 Apr
Boat Asia 2012
Marina at Keppel Bay
TMX SHOW PRODUCTIONS PTE LTD
Martitime
http://www.boat-asia.com/home/ home.asp
13 - 15 Apr
Action Sports Expo Asia
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
DMG:EVENTS
Action Sports
http://www.aseasingapore.com/
ASIAN GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINES PTE LTD
Martitime
http://www.uw3some.com/index. php?adex
SINGAPORE EXHIBITION SERVICES
Food & Drinks, Hotel, Restaurant, Bakery & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services
www.foodnhotelasia.com
Wine & Spirits
www.winespiritsasia.com
Asia Dive Expo 2012
17 - 20 Apr
Food&HotelAsia2012
Singapore Expo
Wine&SpiritsAsia2012
102
Subject Classification
20 - 22 Apr
IDEM Singapore
Suntec Singapore
KOELNMESSE PTE LTD
Dental Trade
http://www.idem-singapore.com/
22 - 27 Apr
Singapore Martitime Week 2012
VivoCity
MARTITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
Martitime
http://www.smw.sg/
24 - 26 Apr
Semicon Singapore 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
SEMI SINGAPORE PTE LTD
Energy and Resources
http://www.semiconsingapore.org/
EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
25 - 27 Apr
Name of Exhibition Cards & Payments Asia 2012
Venue Suntec Singapore
Organiser
Subject Classification
Website
TERRAPINN PTE LTD IT Solution
http://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/ cards-asia/index.stm
Retail World Asia 2012
Business & Economy
http://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/ retail-world-asia/index.stm
RFID World Asia 2012
RFID technology solution
http://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/ rfid-world-asia/index.stm
Martitime
http://www.seatrade-offshoreasia.com/
Seatrade Offshore Marine Asia 2012
SEATRADE
The Internet Show Asia 2012
TERRAPINN PTE LTD Business IT
http://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/ the-internet-show-asia/index.stm
27 - 29 Apr
Singapore Yacht Show
One°15 Marina Club
INFORMA YACHT GROUP
Martitime
http://www.singaporeyachtshow.com/
13 - 17 May
TFWA Asia Pacific
Suntec Singapore
TFWA
Duty Free and Travel Retail
http://www.tfwa.com/duty_free/ Home.4.0.html
17 - 20 May
Blueprint
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
BLUEPRINT GROUP PTE LTD c/o MP INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD
Fashion
http://www.blueprint.sg/
Brandery Asia @ Blueprint 2012
http://www.thebranderyasia.com/
MP - FIRA INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD
28 - 29 May
INERPHEX Asia
Suntec Singapore
REED EXHIBITIONS
Pharmaceutical
http://www.interphexasia.com/
10 - 13 June
21 ICCA Convention 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
ACE:DAYTONS DIRECT (INTERNATIONAL) PTE LTD
Others
http://www.iccasingapore2012.org/ site/
13 - 14 June
Ad:tech
Suntec Singapore
DMG:EVENTS
Advertising Technology
http://www.ad-tech.com/singapore/
19 - 22 June
CommunicAsia2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
SINGAPORE EXHIBITION SERVICES
Communications and Information Technology
www.communicasia.com
EnterpriseIT2012
Information Technology for the Enterprise
www.goto-enterpriseIT.com
BroadcastAsia2012
Digital Multimedia & Entertainment Technology
www.broadcast-asia.com
Industrial Fabrics
http://www.ifaiexpoasia.com/
26 - 28 June Industrial Fabrics Association International Expo Asia
Suntec Singapore
MP INTERNATIONAL
CALENDARS
Dates (2012)
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Name of Exhibition
Venue
WasteMet Asia 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AGENCY & WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE AND SINGNEX c/o SINGEX VENUES PTE LTD
Waste Management
http://www.wastemetasia.sg/
World Cities Summit 2012 (co-located with Singapore International Water Week)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
EXPERIA EVENTS PTE LTD
Ecology and Environment
http://www.worldcities.com.sg/
1 - 5 Jul
Singapore International Water Week 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL WATER WEEK
Ecology and Environment
http://www.siww.com.sg/
12 - 15 Jul
Sands Expo and Singapore International Jewellery Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands Show
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD
Fashion & Accessories
http://www.sijs.com.sg/
25 - 27 Jul
Singapore Gifts & Premiums Fair 2012
BIZLINK EXHIBITION SERVICES PTE LTD
Fashion & Accessories
http://www.sgpfair.com/
Office Supplies
http://www.solfair.com/
CALENDARS
1 - 4 Jul
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
Organiser
Stationery & Office Link 2012
Website
13 - 17 Aug
Asia Oceania Geosciences society 9th Annual Meeting & International Exhibition
Resorts World Sentosa
MEETING MATTERS INTERNATIONAL
Geosciences
http://www.asiaoceania.org/society/ index.asp
1 - 2 Sept
Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
REED EXHIBITIONS
Entertainment
http://www.singaporetgcc.com/
5 - 7 Sept
PS Asia 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
INFORMA EXHIBITIONS PTE LTD
Process Systems and Equipment for Fluid, Air & Gas handling systems and technology
http://psseries.com/asia/
Heating, Ventilation, Air Filtration & Purification and Refrigeration Systems
http://hvacrseries.com/asia2012/
Medical & Healthcare
www.medicalfair-asia.com
HVAC Asia 2012
12 - 14 Sept
104
Subject Classification
Suntec Singapore MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2012 9th International Exhibition on Hospital, Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical, Medical & Rehabilition Equipment & Supplies”
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MESSE DUSSELDORF ASIA
12 - 14 Sept
Name of Exhibition MEDICAL MANUFACTURING ASIA 2012 The Manufacturing Processes for Medical Technology Exhibition”
Venue Suntec Singapore
"OS+H Asia 2012 The 8th Occupational Safety+Health Exhibition for Asia”
Organiser
Subject Classification
Website
MESSE DUSSELDORF ASIA, SINGAPORE PRECISION ENGINEERING & TOOLING ASSOCIATION (SPETA)
Medical Manufacturing
www.medmanufacturing-asia.com
MESSE DUSSELDORF ASIA
Safety and Health
www.osha-singapore.com
13 - 15 Sept
Aesthetics Asia 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
INFORMA EXHIBITIONS PTE LTD
Life Sciences
http://www.aestheticsasia.com/
17 - 18 Sept
Cruise Shipping Asia Pacific
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
UBM ASIA TRADE FAIRS PTE LTD & UBM LIVE
Maritime
www.cruiseshippingasia.com
19 - 21 Sept
GlobalTRONICS
Suntec Singapore
REED EXHIBITIONS
Electronics
http://www.globaltronics.com.sg/
1 - 3 Oct
Wine For Asia 2012
Suntec Singapore
MP ASIA PTE LTD
Wines
http://www.wineforasia.com/
4 - 6 Oct
Houses of Worship Technologies Asia 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
INFORMA EXHIBITIONS PTE LTD
Information & Communication Technology
http://housesofworshiptech.com/
10 - 12 Oct
100% Design Singapore
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
REED EXHIBITIONS
Design
http://www.100percentdesign. com.sg/ About-100-Design-Singapore/
Ecology and Environment
http://www.bex-asia.com/
Build Eco Xpo (BEX Asia) 2012 17 - 19 Oct
22 - 24 Oct
FurniPRO Asia 2012
Singapore Expo
KOELNMESSE PTE LTD
http://www.furniproasia.com/ ASEAN Woodworking and Furniture Production
ITB Asia 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
MESSE BERLIN (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
Travel
http://www.itb-asia.com
Asia Smart Grid
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
REED EXHIBITIONS
Environment and Urban Management
http://www.asiasmartgrid.com. sg/en/ Home/
Clean & Renewable Energy
http://www.afef.com.sg
Asia Future Energy Forum 1 - 3 Nov
Oishii Japan 2012
Suntec Singapore
TSO MP INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD
Food
http://www.oishii-world.com/
7 - 9 Nov
Security Asia International Exhibition 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
GLOBAL E2C PTE LTD
Security solution
http://www.security-technologynews. com/exhibitions/security-asiainternational-expo-2012.html
27 - 30 Nov
OSEA2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
SINGAPORE EXHIBITION SERVICES
Oil & Gas
www.osea-asia.com
28 Nov 1 Dec
SIGGRAPG Asia 2012
Singapore Expo
KOELNMESSE PTE LTD
Communications & New Media
http://www.siggraph.org/asia2012/
4-7 Dec
Asia TV Forum (ATF)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
REED EXHIBITIONS
Television Media
http://www.asiatvforum.com
Film & Television Media
http://www.screensingapore.com.sg/
Screen Singapore 2012
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CALENDAR OF EXHIBITION 2013
CALENDARS
Dates (2013)
Name of Exhibition
Venue
Organiser
22 - 24 Mar
Orthodontic Congress & Exhibition
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
INFORMA EXHIBITIONS PTE LTD
Information & Communication Technology
http://housesofworshiptech.com/
9 - 11 Apr
Sea Asia 2013
Suntec Singapore
SEATRADE AND MARITIME SINGAPORE
Martitime
http://www.sea-asia.com/
9 - 12 Apr
MTA2013
Singapore Expo
SINGAPORE EXHIBITION SERVICES
Precision Engineering
www.mta-asia.com
7 - 9 May
Semicon Singapore 2013
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
SEMI SINGAPORE PTE LTD
Energy and Resources
http://www.semiconsingapore.org/
12 - 16 May
TFWA Asia Pacific
Suntec Singapore
REED EXHIBITIONS
Duty Free & Travel Retail
www.tfwa.com
14 – 16 May
IMDEX Asia 2013
Changi Exhibition Centre
EXPERIA EVENTS PTE LTD
Maritime Defense
http://www.imdexasia.com
4 - 5 June
INTERPHEX Asia
Suntec Singapore
REED EXHIBITIONS
Pharmaceutical
www.interphexasia.com
30 May 2 June
Aquarama 2013
Suntec Exhibition and Convention Center
UBM ASIA TRADE FAIRS PTE LTD
Aquatics
www.aquarama.com.sg
30 May 2 June
PetAsia 2013
Suntec Exhibition and Convention Center
UBM ASIA TRADE FAIRS PTE LTD
Pets
www.aquarama.com.sg
18 - 21 June
CommunicAsia2013
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
SINGAPORE EXHIBITION SERVICES
Communications and Information Technology
www.communicasia.com
Information Technology for the Enterprise
www.goto-enterpriseIT.com
Digital Multimedia & Entertainment Technology
www.broadcast-asia.com
EnterpriseIT2013
106
Subject Classification
Website
BroadcastAsia2013
Suntec Singapore
11 - 13 Sept
BEX Asia 2013
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
REED EXHIBITIONS
Building & Construction
www.bex-asia.com
27 - 29 Nov
AnaLabAsia2013
Suntec Singapore
SINGAPORE EXHIBITION SERVICES
Scientific & Analytical
www.analab-asia.com
TBA
Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
REED EXHIBITIONS
Media & Entertainment
www.singaporetgcc.com
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Venue
Organiser
Subject Classification
Website
4 - 6 Jan
Cultural Diversity in Music Education Conference
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Academy Threatre
UNIESCO - NIE CENTRE FOR ARTS RESEARCH IN EDUCATION (CARE)
Cultural Diversity
http://www.unesco-care.nie.edu. sg/events/cultural-diversity-musiceducation-conference-cdime-11
10 - 11 Jan
Supply Chain & Logistics Summit Asia 2012
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
WORLD TRADE GROUP (WTG ASIA)
Business and Economics
http://www.sclasiasummit.com/
11 - 15 Jan
9th Asia Pacific Medical Education (APMEC)
University Cultural Centre
YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (MEDICAL EDUCATION UNIT), NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Biomedical Sciences http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/meu/ & Healthcare apmec9/
12 - 13 Jan
NAAMBA Global MBA Leadership Conference & Exposition 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASIAN MBAS (NAAMBA)
Business and Networking
8 - 10 Feb
Low Cost Airlines Asia Sands Expo and Pacific 2012 Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
TERRAPINN PTE LTD Aerospace, Aviation & Airport Equipment Services
Travel Distribution World Asia 2012
http://www.asianmba.org/2012-globalsummary
www.terrapinn.com/2012/low-costairlines
Travel Business
http://www.terrapinn.com/2012/traveldistribution-asia/
9 - 10 Feb
Global Space & Technology Convention 2012
Sheraton Towers, Singapore
SINGAPORE SPACE & TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
Aerospace, Aviation & Airport Equipment Services
http://www.gstcsingapore.com/ conference/overview
14 - 19 Feb
Singapore Airshow 2012
Changi Exhibition Centre
EXPERIA EVENTS PTE LTD
Aerospace, Aviation & Airport Equipment Services
http://www.singaporeairshow. com.sg
21 - 24 Feb
10th Annual Coal Markets
Resorts World Sentosa
IBC ASIA (S) PTE LTD
Business and Economics
http://www.coalmarketsasia.com/
22 - 23 Feb
15th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars
NUS Shaw Foundation Alumni House
Others ALICE LEE CENTRE FOR NURSING STUDIES, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE AND NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/ events/eafons-aprs2012/
24 - 24 Feb
Asia Pacific Research Symposium
NUS Shaw Foundation Alumni House
Others ALICE LEE CENTRE FOR NURSING STUDIES, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE AND NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/ events/eafons-aprs2012/
26 - 28 Feb
International Conferrence on Economics and Business Marketing Management
Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH CENTER (IEDRC)
Business and Economics
http://www.cebmm.org/index.Htm
28 Feb 1 Mar
Global Leadership Summit 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
YOUNG PRESIDENTS' ORGANIZATION
Business, Politics, Philanthropy and Humanities
http://www.ypo.org/exclusive-events/ global-summit/
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Name of Convention
Venue
7 - 9 Mar
Asia Pacific Research Ethics Conference (APREC) 2012
Grand Conpthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE GROUP PTE LTD c/o GLOBEWERKS INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD
19 - 22 Mar
Pharma & Biotech Supply Chain World Asia
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
TERRAPINN PTE LTD Energy & Resources
http://www.terrapinn.com/conference/ pharma-biotech-supply-chain-world-asia/
27 - 28 Mar
Asian Conference Awards & Summit 2012
Suntec Singapore
CLAIRE WORMSLEY
Business & Networking
http://asianconferenceawards.com/
27 - 30 Mar
International Conferrence on Teaching and Learning with Technology
Suntec Singapore
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION SINGAPORE AND ACADEMY OF PRINCIPALS (SINGAPORE)
Educational technology
http://www.ictlt.com/
1 - 4 Apr
Focus on Microscopy 2012
Suntec Singapore
MEETING MATTERS INTERNATIONAL
Microscopy
http://www.focusonmicroscopy.org/
16 - 20 Apr
Power and Electricity World Asia 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
TERRAPINN PTE LTD Energy & Resources
http://www.terrapinn.com/2012/powerand-electricity-world-asia-conference/ index.stm
23 - 26 Apr
4th Annual Offshore Support Vessels
Raffles City Convention Centre
IBC ASIA (S) PTE LTD
Maritime
http://www.osvconference.com/
17 - 20 Apr
Food&HotelAsia2012
Singapore Expo
SINGAPORE EXHIBITION SERVICES
Food & Drinks, Hotel, Restaurant, Bakery & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services
www.foodnhotelasia.com
Wine & Spirits
www.winespiritsasia.com
CALENDARS
Dates (2012)
Organiser
Wine&SpiritsAsia2012
Subject Classification Others
http://www.aprec-nhg.com.sg/
20 - 23 Apr
IDEM Convention 2012
Suntec Singapore
KOELNMESSE PTE LTD
Dental Trade
http://www.idem-singapore.com/
22 - 27 Apr
Singapore Martitime Week 2012
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
MARTITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
Martitime
http://www.smw.sg/
23 - 26 Apr
4th Annual Offshore Support Vessels
Resorts World Sentosa
IBC ASIA (S) PTE LTD
Martitime Trade
http://www.osvconference.com/
FPSO 2012
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Website
http://www.fpsoconference.com/
18 - 20 May
XXXI World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
INTERNATIONAL NUT AND DRIED FRUIT FOUNDATION
Food Trade
http://singapore2012.nutfruit.org/en
22 - 26 May
Digital and Music Matters
The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore
BRANDED ASIA
Others
http://www.allthatmatters.asia/
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Venue
Organiser
Subject Classification
Website
27 - 29 May
ISPE Singapore Conference
Suntec Singapore
REED EXHIBITIONS
Pharmaceutical
http://www.interphexasia.com/Pages/ HubPage.aspx?id=23826
5 - 8 June
Bio-IT World Asia Conference 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHTECH INSTITUTE
Biomedical Sciences http://www.bio-itworldasia.com/ & Healthcare
10 - 13 June
The International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) Conference 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
21st INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CONGRESS (ICCA) SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE
Business & Networking
http://www.iccasingapore2012.org/ site/
19 - 22 June
CommunicAsia2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
SINGAPORE EXHIBITION SERVICES
Communications and Information Technology
www.communicasia.com
EnterpriseIT2012
Information Technology for the Enterprise
www.goto-enterpriseIT.com
BroadcastAsia2012
Digital Multimedia & Entertainment Technology
www.broadcast-asia.com
27 - 30 June
The Manufacturing Show Asia 2012
Raffles City Convention Centre
TERRAPINN PTE LTD Others
1 - 4 Jul
World Cities Summit 2012 (co-located with Singapore International Water)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
CENTRE FOR LIVEABLE CITIES AND URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Ecology and Environment
http://www.worldcities.com.sg/
9 - 12 Jul
15th International Conference on Information Fushion
Raffles City Convention Centre
MEETING MATTERS INTERNATIONAL
Information Fushion, Fushion Methodologies
http://fusion2012.org/public. asp?page=home.htm
13 - 15 Jul
ASEAN Federation of Cardiology Congress (AFCC) 2012
Raffles City Convention Centre
SINGAPORE CARDIAC SOCIETY
Biomedical Sciences http://www.afcc2012.com/ & Healthcare
11 - 13 Sept
Submarine Networks World 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
TERRAPINN PTE LTD Martitime Trade
16 - 18 Sept
Spikes Asia 2012
Suntec Singapore
HAYMARKET MEDIA GROUP AND I2I EVENTS GROUP
Business & Networking
http://www.spikes.asia/
15 - 19 Oct
Multiscale Materials Modellig 2012
The Matrix @ Biopolis, Singapore
INSTITUTE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING (IHPC) c/o INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS RESEARCH & ENGINEERING
Theoretical & Computational Materials Science
http://www.mrs.org.sg/ mmm2012/public.asp?page=home.asp
16 - 19 Oct
SCM Logistics World 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
TERRAPINN PTE LTD Manufacturing & Supply Chain
CALENDARS
Dates (2012)
http://www.terrapinn.com/2011/ mfgshow/index.stm
http://www.terrapinn.com/conference/ submarine-networks-world/
http://www.terrapinn.com/conference/ scm-logistics-world/
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Dates (2012)
Name of Convention
CALENDARS
Organiser
Subject Classification Travel
Website http://www.itb-asia.com
17 - 19 Oct
ITB Asia 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
MESSE BERLIN (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
17 - 18 Oct
Aviation Outlook Asia 2012
Raffles City Convention Centre
TERRAPINN PTE LTD Aerospace, Aviation & Airport Equipment Services
http://www.terrapinn.com/2012/ aviation-outlook-asia/index.stm
22 - 24 Oct
Asia Smart Grid
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
REED EXHIBITIONS
Energy & Resources
http://www.asiasmartgrid.com.sg/
Clean & Renewable energy
http://www.afef.com.sg
Asia Future Energy Forum 22 - 25 Oct
Singapore International Water Week 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
ENERGY MARKET AUTHORITY (EMA) AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EDB)
Ecology and Environment
http://www.siww.com.sg/
23 - 24 Oct
EMART Asia 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
SYNERGY CONFERENCES CLARION EVENTS PTE LTD
Energy & Resources
http://emart-asia.com/
7 - 9 Nov
13th World Conference of the Associated Research Centers for the Urban Underground Space 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
ACUUS 2012 SINGAPORE CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT c/o E-QUEZT CONCIERGE PTE LTD
Underground Space Development
http://www.acuus2012.com/
26 - 29 Nov
Healthcare World Asia 2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
TERRAPINN PTE LTD Healthcare
27 - 30 Nov
OSEA2012
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
SINGAPORE EXHIBITION SERVICES
Oil & Gas
www.osea-asia.com
28 Nov 1 Dec
SIGGRAPG Asia 2012
Singapore Expo
KOELNMESSE PTE LTD
Communications & New Media
http://www.siggraph.org/asia2012/
4 - 7 Dec
Asia TV Forum (ATF)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
REED EXHIBITIONS
Television Media
http://www.asiatvforum.com
Film & Television Media
http://www.screensingapore.com.sg/
Screen Singapore 2012
110
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EXPLORE BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE DIRECTORY 2012/13
http://www.terrapinn.com/ conference/healthcare-world-asia/
CALENDAR OF CONVENTIONS 2013 Dates (2013)
Name of Convention
Venue
Organiser
8 - 9 Jan
Supply Chain & Logistics Summit Asia 2013
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
WORLD TRADE GROUP (WTG ASIA)
Business and Economics
http://www.sclasiasummit.com/
28 - 31 Jan
11th Annual Coal Markets
TBA
IBC ASIA (S) PTE LTD
Business and Economics
http://www.coalmarketsasia.com/
30 Jan 1 Feb
Low Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2013
TBA
TERRAPINN PTE LTD Aerospace, Aviation & Airport Equipment Services
Website
http://www.terrapinn.com/conference/ low-cost-airlines/
Travel Business
http://www.terrapinn.com/conference/ travel-distribution-asia/index.stm
9 - 11 Apr
Sea Asia 2013
Suntec Singapore
SEATRADE AND MARITIME SINGAPORE
Martitime
http://www.sea-asia.com/
8 - 11 Apr
5th Annual Offshore Support Vessels
TBA
IBC ASIA (S) PTE LTD
Maritime
http://www.osvconference.com/
9 - 12 Apr
MTA2013
Singapore Expo
SINGAPORE EXHIBITION SERVICES
Precision Engineering
www.mta-asia.com
15 - 18 Apr
Power and Electricity World Asia 2013
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
TERRAPINN PTE LTD Energy & Resources
http://www.terrapinn.com/2013/powerand-electricity-world-asia-conference/
24 - 25 Apr
The Internet Show Asia 2013
Suntec Singapore
TERRAPINN PTE LTD Information Trade
http://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/ internet-show-asia/index.stm
4 - 5 June
ISPE Singapore Conference
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
REED EXHIBITIONS
Pharmaceutical
www.ISPESingaporeconference.com
18 - 21 June
CommunicAsia2013
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
SINGAPORE EXHIBITION SERVICES
Communications and Information Technology
www.communicasia.com
Information Technology for the Enterprise
www.goto-enterpriseIT.com
Digital Multimedia & Entertainment Technology
www.broadcast-asia.com
Climate Change
http://www.wes2013.org
EnterpriseIT2013
7 - 14 Sept
BroadcastAsia2013
Suntec Singapore
World Engineers’ Summit (WES)
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
REED EXHIBITIONS
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CALENDARS
Travel Distribution World Asia 2013
Subject Classification
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