BIG ISLAND INCENTIVES

Bintan in Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago attracts regional meeting and incentive groups thanks to its proximity to Singapore, good accommodation, meeting facilities and leisure options.Singapore is a major source market, not only for local groups but also for regional conferences for the MNCs based there. Other major markets are Indonesia, Japan and South Korea. Among the growth
markets are India, China and Russia.

1. BEST TIME TO VISIT
March to October is the best time to enjoy Bintan’s outdoor activities. The monsoon season is from November to February but there is still plenty of sunshine.

2. ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
There are five resorts well-suited for meeting and incentive groups, although Bintan Resorts comprises ten properties in all.
Bintan Lagoon Resort has the largest capacity with 473 rooms, while Nirwana Resort Hotel offers the largest variety of accommodation.
Both are often selected for meetings, since they have full facilities and several food and beverage outlets.

Other popular choices are Banyan Tree Bintan, whose luxury villas are suited to smaller high-end incentives, and Angsana Resort and Spa. Club Med Ria Bintan has all-inclusive packages – including airfare, accommodation, food and activities – preferred by some hosts.

3. BIGGEST EVENT SPACE
Apart from five meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 600 people, Nirwana Resort Hotel’s new conference centre opening in July will seat 1,200 people theatre style. It is the largest international-standard 9event venue in Bintan. Bintan Lagoon Resort’s nine function rooms can hold between 27 and 405 people.

4. FAVOURITE INCENTIVE ACTIVITIES
Bintan is well known for golf and spa treatments, but the short Mangrove Discovery Tour is also growing in popularity.
Various teambuilding activities can also be included in incentive programmes.

5. POPULAR CORPORATE TRAINING ACTIVITIES
Focus Adventure offers custom programmes. From climbing the 25-metre high team challenge pyramid to power paintball and riding in all-terrain vehicles, teams test their communication, decision making and leadership skills.
The Ria Bintan Golf Club team building golf challenge provides four hours of golf lessons and nine holes of golf at the Forest Course. For groups of 30 to 100 people a session, the programme includes novelty contests and competitive tasks for seasoned golfers.
The format can also be used for incentives, allowing hosts to prominently position their brand.

6. BEST GOLF AND SPA OPTIONS
There are four designer golf courses on Bintan, with Ria Bintan Golf Club rated the best in Indonesia. Bintan Lagoon Resort and Club Med Ria Bintan arrange corporate golf packages. Each of the five resorts has its own spa but advance bookings are essential.

7. BEST CORPORATE AND INCENTIVE PACKAGE OPTIONS
All resorts offer packages for meetings and incentives, with dedicated staff to handle meetings, conferences and incentives.
Banyan Tree, Angsana, Bintan Lagoon Resort and Nirwana Gardens also arrange for exclusive ‘Destination Dining’ with personal chef and server on the beach or golf course for two to ten people.
Club Med has all-inclusive packages for 20 people an upwards. Its unique “rent-aresort”
scheme allows bigger groups free run of the entire village – 300 rooms or 600 people for at least two nights.
Besides the usual Club Med entertainment, telematches can be arranged for meetings and incentive groups.
Its three function rooms offer classroom seating for between 30 and 220 people theatre style.

GETTING THERE
By ferry: From Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (55 minutes) – Five departures on weekdays, seven on weekends.
From Indonesia’s Telaga Punggur ferry terminal on the nearby island of Batam (35 minutes) and charters from Nongsa Ferry Terminal on Batam.
By plane: Merpati Airlines has one flight daily from Jakarta.
Visa requirements: Visas are available on arrival. Most Asean nationals do not require visas but organisers should check specific details, especially for international groups.