The inaugural Singapore Experience Awards were presented on November 9, 2009, recognising individuals and organisations from sectors encompassing Business Travel and MICE, hospitality, retail, dining, entertainment, attractions, education and healthcare.
The winners are judged to have shown they are the best in delivering a holistic visitor experience – one that packages product and service delivery to create a distinctive and compelling experience.
Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism 2008
Formula One SingTel Singapore Grand Prix
Teo Hock Seng, chairman of Singapore GP (left): “Bringing Formula One to our shores is definitely a major coup. Successfully hosting the world’s first-ever night race not only put us in the international spotlight, it also changed many people’s perception of Singapore from simply a stopover to a complete destination.
“The stakeholders, vendors and cast of thousands involved in putting the event together benefited from what is now an iconic global sporting event. The award acknowledges the tremendous efforts of the entire team.”
Best Business Event Service Experience
Pico Art International, Official opening of Fusionopolis (A*Star)
Jean Chia, managing director, Pico Art International (above right): “Pico was commissioned by A*Star to create, plan and manage the entire FusionFest, a week-long series of events that celebrated the launch of Fusionopolis. The launch ceremony fused science, technology and creativity.
“Tenants were either involved in the operations or entertaining guests. The team adopted the bold and visionary approach of harnessing state-of-the-art technology from the UK to produce a 3D holographic video show on a scale never before done in Singapore.”
CEI Asia is proud to be the media partner for the Singapore Experience Awards and warmly congratulates all of the prize winners.