Resorts World Sentosa
Set to launch in early 2010, this mega-resort will be able to host more than 12,000 guests over nearly 28,000 sqm in three locations.
The Resorts World Grand Ballroom will be a 6,000 sqm area capable of entertaining 7,300 guests, a Plenary Hall for 1,600 and 26 function rooms with private terraces add up to another 3,000 sqm of space to hold 3,100 delegates.
For something a little different, events can be held at Universal Studios Singapore, WaterWorld, the Hard Rock Hotel or the world’s largest oceanarium. The area will also offer numerous concept stores, restaurants, bars and entertainment shows.
Green initiatives Some 300 trees felled for the site have been replanted, coral reefs have been transplanted and a Marine Life Fund has been launched. Resorts World Sentosa has also pledged not to serve shark’s fin in its restaurants.
Distance to airport 20 minutes by road from Changi Airport.
Nearest Hotels 1,800 rooms across six themed hotels including designer Michael Graves’ Hotel Michael, the allsuite Maxim’s Tower, Festive Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Equarius Hotel and Spa Villas.
www.rwsentosa.com
Marina Bay Sands
Marina Bay Sands will offer more than 120,000 sqm of space on five floors with a capacity for 45,000 delegates when phase one launches next year. It will be home to Asia’s largest ballroom with 8,000 sqm for 11,000 in auditorium seating or 6,600 for a banquet.
Phase one will include most of the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, 1,000 hotel rooms, the Sands Casino, celebrity chef restaurants and retail.
Green initiatives The US$17.7 million Intelligent Building Management System will control energy and water supplies. Buildings are designed to be energy efficient, rainwater will be collected and reused and recycling will be available.
Upcoming clients UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry will hold its 77th UFI Congress in November 2010.
Distance to airport Located in the CBD, 20 minutes from the airport.
www.marinabaysands.com