1 Opening date and site inspections MBS is on track for a full launch in late 2009. Site
inspection schedules can be determined after handover from the construction team.
2 Largest meeting space MICE facilities total over 120,000 sqm, with flexible exhibition and convention space for 2,000 exhibition booths and 45,000 delegates.
3 Largest function space The grand ballroom will seat 6,600 for a banquet and 7,000 for a stage performance.
4 Biggest and smallest sizes for meetings and incentives The multipurpose convention centre will comprise over 200 function rooms of various sizes and configurations for all types of conferences and incentives.
5 Attractions for private functions The Sky Park, which tops the three soaring hotel towers. The rooftop amphitheatre of the iconic ArtScience Museum will be another unique venue, as will be the Event Piazza, a platform with capacity of up to 10,000 people.
6 Best incentive options Marina Bay Shoppes, ArtScience Museum, musicals and galas at
two theatres, Sky Park, ‘floating’ Crystal Pavilions, celebrity restaurants and casino.
7 Events already booked Marina Bay Sands is already in deep negotiations with several international organisations on bringing conferences and corporate meetings to Singapore stretching to 2016.
8 What planning advice is available? An experienced in-house executive team with extensive operational experience in Asia will manage the convention and exhibition facilities, and liaise with external suppliers and agencies.
Information provided by Wolfram Diener, vice-president, conventions and exhibitions,
Marina Bay Sands, www.marinabaysands.com
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