SINGAPORE IS BACK IN BUSINESS
With a host of reimagined experiences , a focus on sustainability and an internationally renowned foodie scene , Singapore is well placed as a destination for international MICE travellers
nternational MICE ( Meetings , Incentives , Conferences and Exhibitions ) travellers are being invited back to Singapore as the perfect stage for the world to meet , attend large events and reconnect with communities that have long been separated .
As of April 2022 , all fully vaccinated travellers to Singapore can enter without restrictions or testing .
Unique venues
As the global MICE industry emerges from the pandemic , Singapore continues to provide a wide variety of event spaces and unconventional venues perfect for international event organisers looking for unique experiences .
The National Gallery Singapore combines the former Supreme Court and City Hall , and it hosts the largest public collection of Southeast Asian modern art . More than that , the gallery has numerous spaces making it a flexible venue for many different event formats .
Singapore ’ s ArtScience Museum provides an inspiring location for intimate and top-flight events . The building , designed to look like an open lotus shaped flower , is located in the Marina Bay district , perfectly placed for stunning views of the Singapore skyline .
To support the country ’ s sustainable development as a MICE destination , the Singapore Green Plan 2030 has been developed . This is a national sustainability movement that seeks to rally bold and collective action to tackle climate change . It commits
Singapore to ambitious and concrete sectoral targets over the next ten years , strengthening Singapore ’ s commitments under the UN ’ s 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and Paris Agreement , to achieve long-term net-zero emissions as soon as is viable .
Pan Pacific Orchard is one example of a new breed of sustainable hospitality properties that is set to open in the near future . The 23-storey 350-room building will not only offer luxury accommodation along Singapore ’ s Orchard Road shopping belt , but also a hotel that showcases eco-friendly rooms , unique dining experiences and stunning meeting spaces .
Where experiences have been reimagined
The special experiences don ’ t stop with Singapore ’ s unique venue offerings . Its foodie scene is world renowned . From hawker centres to haute cuisine there are flavours for every palate ( and budget !). Singapore is where you will find traditional flavours reimagined with a modern twist .
It is also home to some of Asia ’ s most sought-after bars . In Asia ’ s 50 Best Bars List 2022 , Singapore saw 11 of its establishments in the top 50 , with Jigger and Pony , MO Bar and Manhattan all in the top 10 .
The country also offers plentiful experiences to supplement event programmes . One such opportunity is the Sunset Dinner cruise , run by Tall Ship Adventures . This trip is Asia ’ s only luxury tall ship experience , where organisers can personalise a two- and half-hour dinner and sail through Singapore ’ s lesser-known southern islands .
‘ You ’ ve got a friend in me ’
With the country ’ s wide-ranging event venues and activities to explore , the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau ( SECB ) is there to support organisers along the road to creating the perfect event .
Through the Singapore Incentives and Rewards ( INSPIRE ) Global initiative , the SECB offers nearly 80 options for dining , attractions , thematic tours , team building and retail experiences to complement the itineraries of MICE groups visiting Singapore .
Beyond assistance schemes , SECB can also help international organisers , assisting them in finding sustainable and trusted suppliers and connecting them to the events landscape .
Singapore has reimagined the future of events and is ready to curate meaningful opportunities for visitors . CN www . conference-news . co . uk