MICE facilities in Singapore - enough or more?

By Donn Richard
June 2008
Singapore

MBS has given assurances to almost double the current space for meetings, incentives, exhibitions and conventions in Singapore, therefore attracting a greater share of the business traveler market.

Also, although RWS’s bid focused predominantly on their being a destination for families, this did not preclude them from incorporating MICE as a major factor in securing their bid. MICE visitors are
well-known for bringing in gaming revenue and for making significant contributions to increasing hotel and retail turnover.

However, RWS contributes much more than that. RWS’s 1,600 seat Plenary Hall is designed such that it can be converted into a conference venue during the day while in the evenings becoming a major theatre/showcase featuring the production ‘Le Vie?

Furthermore, RWS doesn’t stop at this. As is quickly becoming an industry standard to an
ever-increasing number of discerning travelers, RWS offers MICE clients the opportunity to tailor make their experiences. A conference in the morning followed by a swim with sharks in the afternoon? No problem. A welcome party surrounded by dinosaurs in ‘The Lost World?at Universal Studios Singapore? Just make the request. A product launch involving stuntmen and some amazing special effects? It’s all here. Indoor and outdoor venues can be configured according to the client’s special demands as RWS promises their clients business as well as fun!

The three key meeting venues at RWS are: the Plenary Hall with a capacity for 1,600 theatre-style seating, the Ballroom with a 7,300 theatre-style seating capacity, and 22 Meeting Rooms offering 3,390 seats. Download RWS's MICE fact sheet here.

MBS will be able to accommodate 45,000 plus delegates in 110,390 sqm of MICE floor space whereas RWS will be able to accommodate 12,000 plus delegates in 26,650 sqm of MICE floor space.

MBS’s Exhibition Hall is 41,000 sqm; This is Asia’s largest column-free Ballroom, capable of welcoming up to 8,000 people in 9,200 sqm, with the Meeting Room Complex coming in at around 48,000 sqm.

As noted above, it must be kept in mind that the RWS MICE space, unlike MBS’s contains indoor as well as outdoor venues. This means that the 26,650 sqm available MICE floor space at RWS is easily doubled by using the two venues simultaneously.

MICE space between the two IRs stands at around 137,000 sqm, capable of accommodating 57,000 plus delegates when combined. This practically doubles the MICE facilities currently available in Singapore.

MICE facilities at MBS will be conveniently located on 5 levels inside MBS’s second biggest building, Dome 3, located right next to Bayfront MRT station. The MICE building will be directly connected to the station, offering the greatest convenience. The column-free ballroom is also located in this building offering attendees fantastic views of the city.

Already known for its business-friendly atmosphere, Singapore now enters its new stage of evolution. The IRs will offer state-of-the-art facilities such as broadband, satellite, LAN and wireless network throughout the property as well as dedicated lines in all meeting rooms.

The extra MICE created by the IRs will complement Singapore's position as a business-oriented and family-friendly destination very well.

Both IR MICE venues are located within a 20-30 minute drive from world’s number 1 airport: Changi. This strengthens Singapore’s position as a major hub for both business and recreational visitors to South East Asia.