SINGAPOREAsia’s Top Convention City

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MICE PEAK MALTA 2017

Special Experiences 4

Introduction to Singapore1

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Major Convention Facilities & Accommodation3

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A CONCENTRATION OF EXPERIENCES

N. AmericaEurope

Asia

Oceania

AfricaS. America

Compact City with Unlimited Experiences

A Cultural Melting Pot to Discover

42 KM

Located in the Heart of Asia

Tropical Climate All Year Round

Over 6,800

Weekly Flights

To 320

Cities Worldwide

World’s Best Airport

Skytrax World’s

Airport Awards

EXTENSIVE AIR CONNECTIVITY

#1 Best Airline

Business Traveller

APAC Awards 2016

• Strategic location in the heart

of Asia with close to 4 billion

people within a 7-hour flight

radius

• 52% of MICE visitors come

from Asia

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CHINAPopulation: 1.34 billion

GDP: USD 7 trillion

INDIAPopulation: 1.2 billion

GDP: USD 1.84 trillion

SOUTHEAST ASIAPopulation: 620 million

GDP: USD 1.5 trillion

AUSTRALIAPopulation: 22 million

GDP: USD 1.5 trillion

JAPANPopulation: 127 million

GDP: USD 5.86 trillion

SOUTH KOREAPopulation: 49 million

GDP: USD 1.16 trillion

2015 Top 5 Visitor Markets for Business Events*:

IndonesiaPR China Malaysia India

*Source: Singapore Tourism Board 2015 Statistics

Japan

EASE OF ACCESS

Afghanistan India* Moldova** Sudan

Algeria Iran Morocco × Syria

Armenia ** Iraq Myanmar * Tajikistan **

Azerbaijan ** Jordan* Nigeria* Tunisia *

Bangladesh * Kazakhstan** People's Republic

of China^^

Turkmenistan **

Belarus ** Kyrgyzstan** Pakistan Ukraine †

Egypt Lebanon Russia ∞ Uzbekistan**

Georgia** Libya Saudi Arabia ^ Yemen

Hong Kong▪ Mali Somalia

These countries require visas for social visits:

Visa processing time:

1-3 working daysExemptions from visa requirements:

* Diplomatic/Official/Service passport holders

** Diplomatic/Official/Service passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days

† Diplomatic/Official/Service passport holders for a stay of up to 90 days

∞ Diplomatic/Service passport holders for a stay of up to 90 days

× Diplomatic passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days

^ Diplomatic passport holders

^^ Diplomatic/Service/Public Affairs passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days

▪ For holders of Hong Kong Document of Identity only. Visa-free for HKSAR Passport holders

EASE OF ENTRY – FEW VISA REQUIREMENTS

TOP DESTINATION FOR MEETINGS

Top International Meeting City for 9 Consecutive YearsUnion of International Associations(UIA) Global Rankings 2015

Best BT MICE CityTTG Travel Awards 2016

Top Convention City in Asia for 14 Consecutive YearsInternational Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Global Ranking 2015

World’s Easiest Place to do BusinessDoing Business Report 2016, World Bank

• Language: English is widely spoken island-wide, with four official languages spoken in

Singapore

• Safe: 2nd Safest City in the World (Economist Intelligence Unit)

• Public Transport: Affordable and reliable bus services, taxis, river taxis and a mass

rapid transit system

EASE OF GETTING AROUND

• Different races, religions and cultures together in social harmony

• Ethnic and heritage precincts

• Multitude of colourful, cultural festivals over the year

• Feast on a diversity of gastronomic delights

MULTICULTURAL IMMERSION

JANUARY

Singapore Art Week

FEBRUARY

Lunar New Year/ Chingay

MARCH

Fashion Steps Out

APRIL

MAY

Asia Fashion Exchange

JUNE

Great Singapore Sale

JULY AUGUST

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

Singapore Food Festival

ZoukOut/ NYE CountdownChristmas in the TropicsSingapore Grand Prix

National Day Parade

WTA Finals Womens Tennis

Championships

A VIBRANT CALENDER OF EVENTS

World Rugby Sevens

= €16 Airport to city center

= €7 Movie ticket

AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYONE

= €2 Michelin star meal

Special Experiences 4

Introduction to Singapore1

2 Dynamic Business Event Environment

Major Convention Facilities & Accommodation3

Support5

GROWING CONTENT IN INDUSTRY CLUSTERS

ASIAN &

GLOBAL

FINANCIAL

SERVICES

SMART &

SUSTAINABLE

URBAN

SOLUTIONS

TRANSPORT

APPLIED

HEALTH

SCIENCESLIFESTYLE

ADVANCED

MANUFACT-

URINGINNOVATION

7 Key Industries that Align with Singapore’s Strengths

STRONG CALENDAR OF INDUSTRY EVENTS

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

TRANSPORT (annual)

DIGITAL

(annual)

URBAN SOLUTIONS(biennial even year)

DIGITAL (annual)TRAVEL (annual)

TRANSPORT (triennial)

DESIGN (annual)

URBAN SOLUTIONS(annual)

Note: Not all programmes are reflected

TRANSPORT (biennial even years)

DIGITAL (annual)

ROBOTICS (annuall)

INNOVATION

(annual)

DESIGN (annual) TRAVEL (annual)

URBAN SOLUTIONS(annual)

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Introduction to Singapore1

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Major Convention Facilities & Accommodation3

Support5

Singapore

Expo &

MAX Atria

Suntec Singapore

Marina BayResorts World

Convention Centre

Marina Bay Sands

Singapore

Raffles City

Convention Centre

Grand Copthorne

Waterfront Hotel

Conference Centre

Shangri-la Hotel

Singapore

MAJOR CONVENTION VENUES

&

&

Singapore does not adopt a formalised star rating system

Star ratings are indicative only

Budget Hotels

ROOM INVENTORY

Current 2019

64

,17

0

70

,47

0

10%

From €120

From €175

International and Home Grown brands

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS FOR EVERY VISITOR

From €30

Hotel PatinaNovotel & Ibis on

Stevens

782

rooms

Holiday Inn Express

Katong

451

rooms

Oasia DowntownGenting Hotel Jurong

500

rooms

Park Hotel Farrer

300 rooms

314

rooms

Park Hotel Alexandra

442

rooms

InterContinental

Robertson Quay

225

rooms

Recently Opened

Upcoming

157

rooms

M Social Singapore

293

rooms

The Warehouse Hotel

37

rooms

634

rooms

NEW HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS

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Gather in a National

Monument

Private Beach PartyReception on the world’s

longest public cantilever Cocktails Atop a Supertree

Gala Dinner in a Cooled

Garden Conservatory

Dine Among the

Marine Animals

Marina Bay Sands SkyParkGardens by the BaySentosa Island

National GalleryGardens by the BayS.E.A Aquarium

Up to 350 pax Up to 1000 pax

Up to 2000 pax Up to 1200 pax

UNIQUE SOCIAL VENUES

Champagne Flight at the

Singapore Flyer

Cocktails at the World’s

Tallest Rooftop Bar

Private Sunset Cruise

along Marina Bay

Peranakan tea session at

private home/museum

Night Safari Tipi Tent

Experience

Interactive dining at Chef’s

kitchen

EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES

Discover Local Cuisine in

a Cooking Class

NA

TU

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AD

VEN

TU

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CU

LIN

ARY

/CU

LTU

RA

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MegaZip

TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES

Dragon Boat Race down

Marina BayTrekking in Pulau Ubin

Amazing Race around

Cultural Precincts

Singapore Sling

Mixology Class

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Candlenut

Peranakan Cuisine

Corner House

Gastro-Botanica

Joël Robuchon

French Contemporary

The Song of India

Modern Indian

Forest

Chinese Contemporary

Putien

Chinese Fujian

Private Room for 10

Private Room for 20 Private Room for 20Private Room for 16

MICHELIN GUIDE SINGAPORE – 29 ESTABLISHMENTS

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Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle

Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle

WORLD’S CHEAPEST 1-STAR MICHELIN MEAL

At night, sip cocktails at 1-

Altitude, the world tallest rooftop

bar or discover new concoctions at

a hidden secret bar at the

Library at the trendy Keong Siak

Road.

DAY 1

Cultural

Discovery

Morning

DAY 2

A Modern

Metropolis

DAY 3

City in a

Garden

DAY 4

Island Life

Afternoon Evening

Have a world famous

Singapore Sling at the Raffles

Hotel followed by famous

Chilli Crab Seafood dinner on

the Bay

Take a traditional bum boat cruise

along the Singapore River and spot

iconic landmarks like the Merlion and

Esplanade. Then discover Marina

Bay Sands, an iconic property in the

heart of Marina Bay.

Visit Gardens by the Bay, and be

awed by the world’s largest glass

green house and discover unique

plants and flowers.

Visit Sentosa, an island 10 mins

away from the city and pick a sun

chair on Tanjong Beach Club and

soak up the sun or be an adventure

junkie and try the Wave House or

iFLY

At night, lead to the Night Safari,

the world’s first night zoo and

head on a unique fine dining

dinner tram tour.

In the afternoon, choose from one

of the 10 destination spas on the

island and indulge in a unique

Asian treatment to soothe your

tired muscles.

4 DAY/3 NIGHT SINGAPORE DISCOVERY

Special Experiences 4

Introduction to Singapore1

2 Dynamic Business Event Environment

Major Convention Facilities & Accommodation3

Support5

SINGAPORE EXHIBITION & CONVENTION

BUREAU

OUR GLOBAL NETWORK – 20 Offices; 4 Marketing RepsAMERICAS. New York. EUROPE. Frankfurt. London. Moscow. GREATER CHINA.

Beijing. Chengdu. Guangzhou. Hong Kong. Shanghai OCEANIA. Sydney.

SOUTHEAST ASIA. Bangkok. Kuala Lumpur. Ho Chi Minh City. Jakarta. Manila.

NORTH ASIA. Seoul. Tokyo. SOUTH ASIA, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA. Dubai.

Mumbai. New Delhi. MARKETING REPS. Taipei. Chennai/Bangalore. Paris. Milan.

SINGAPORE CONVENTION & EXHIBITION BUREAU

MARKETINGFACILITATION

SUBVENTION &

INCENTIVE SCHEMES

• Introduction to local partners and

suppliers

• Suggestions to itineraries, venues,

experiences

• Assist to secure exclusive venues,

immigration clearances, visas

• Host site inspections

• Provide materials for bid proposals

• Assist to explore marketing or

publicity channels

• Website listing of the event on

yoursingapore.com/mice

• Provide collaterals for foreign

attendees

• Customised financial grant

based on your event (BEiS)

• SMAP

• INSPIRE

SUPPORT FROM US

Objective

Encourage quality & globally significant

business events to be hosted in Singapore

Evaluation Criteria

Delegate profile & size

Duration of event

Seniority of delegates

Content / Brand

BEiS can help support your

faculty in bidding and hosting

of conferences,

corporate activities, board

meetings & incentives

in Singapore

BUSINESS EVENTS IN SINGAPORE (BEiS)

• Best available airfares

• Excess baggage

allowance

• Discounts on Singapore

Stopover Holiday /

Singapore Stopover

Business packages

• Complimentary Changi

Shopping vouchers

• Discounts on in-airport

advertising space

• Complimentary welcome

arrival booths

• Marketing assistance

• Financial assistance

• Facilitations / introductions

to venues and suppliers

Eligible for M, I, C, E

Audience Global

Period Now – 31 Dec 2016. Event to conclude by 31 Dec 2017

Criteria M&I Conv. Exhibitions Trade Conf.

80%

foreign

delegates,

min 100

pax

50%

foreign

delegates,

min 1,000

pax

New – min 2,000

foreign trade visitors

Anchored – min 500

incremental foreign

trade visitors

New – min 500

foreign trade visitors

Anchored – min 100

incremental foreign

trade visitors

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

SINGAPORE MICE ADVANTAGE PROGRAMME (SMAP)

INSPIRE

INSPIRE

INSPIRE

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See you in Singapore!