Singapore Tourism Board - MICE Presentation

1. SINGAPORE
Asia’s Top Convention City
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MICE PEAK MALTA 2017

2. Special Experiences4
Introduction to Singapore1
2 Dynamic Business Event Environment
Major Convention Facilities & Accommodation3
Support5

3. A CONCENTRATION OF EXPERIENCES
N. America
Europe
Asia
Oceania
Africa
S. 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

4. 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

5. • 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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7hr 5hr 3hr 1hr
CHINA
Population: 1.34 billion
GDP: USD 7 trillion
INDIA
Population: 1.2 billion
GDP: USD 1.84 trillion
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Population: 620 million
GDP: USD 1.5 trillion
AUSTRALIA
Population: 22 million
GDP: USD 1.5 trillion
JAPAN
Population: 127 million
GDP: USD 5.86 trillion
SOUTH KOREA
Population: 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

6. 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 days
Exemptions 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

7. TOP DESTINATION FOR MEETINGS
Top International Meeting City for 9 Consecutive Years
Union of International Associations(UIA) Global Rankings 2015
Best BT MICE City
TTG Travel Awards 2016
Top Convention City in Asia for 14 Consecutive Years
International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Global Ranking 2015
World’s Easiest Place to do Business
Doing Business Report 2016, World Bank

8. • 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

9. • 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

10. 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

11. = €16 Airport to city center
= €7 Movie ticket
AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYONE
= €2 Michelin star meal

12. Special Experiences4
Introduction to Singapore1
2 Dynamic Business Event Environment
Major Convention Facilities & Accommodation3
Support5

13. GROWING CONTENT IN INDUSTRY CLUSTERS
ASIAN &
GLOBAL
FINANCIAL
SERVICES
SMART &
SUSTAINABLE
URBAN
SOLUTIONS
TRANSPORT
APPLIED
HEALTH
SCIENCES
LIFESTYLE
ADVANCED
MANUFACT-
URING
INNOVATION
7 Key Industries that Align with Singapore’s Strengths

14. 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)

15. Special Experiences4
Introduction to Singapore1
2 Dynamic Business Event Environment
Major Convention Facilities & Accommodation3
Support5

16. 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

17. &
&
Singapore does not adopt a formalised star rating system
Star ratings are indicative only
Budget Hotels
ROOM INVENTORY
Current 2019
64,170
70,470
10%
From €120
From €175
International and Home Grown brands
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS FOR EVERY VISITOR
From €30

18. Hotel Patina
Novotel & 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

19. Special Experiences4
Introduction to Singapore1
2 Dynamic Business Event Environment
Major Convention Facilities & Accommodation3
Support5

20. Gather in a National
Monument
Private Beach Party
Reception 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

21. 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

22. Discover Local Cuisine in
a Cooking Class
NATURE/ADVENTURECULINARY/CULTURAL
MegaZip
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES
Dragon Boat Race down
Marina Bay
Trekking 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

25. 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

26. Special Experiences4
Introduction to Singapore1
2 Dynamic Business Event Environment
Major Convention Facilities & Accommodation3
Support5

27. SINGAPORE EXHIBITION & CONVENTION
BUREAU
OUR GLOBAL NETWORK – 20 Offices; 4 Marketing Reps
AMERICAS. 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

28. 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

29. 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)

30. • 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)

31. INSPIRE

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33. INSPIRE

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See you in Singapore!