Asia's main convention city

Situated in the heart of Asia, the colorful, cosmopolitan and unique city of Singapore has always been a natural place for people to meet. With a world-class port and direct air links to more than 175 cities worldwide, it is the leading destination for business exchange across the globe. It is no wonder that the International Congress and Convention Association has ranked Singapore as the best convention city in Asia.

Singapore is a premier business hub, that works for you. A perfect blend of heritage and modernity, business and leisure, Singapore is voted as one of the best business environments in the world. Home to 7,000 diverse MNC's across various industries (1,500 of which are from India) and 100,000 enterprises, this glorious city welcomed about 8.3 million visitors in 2004, thanks to its excellent international accessibility, world-class infrastructure, skilled workforce and stable political environment.

Accolades that this global business hub has received include: -Best Business City in the world for five consecutive years (Business Traveler Asia-Pacific Reader's Travel Choice 2005) -Favorite Business City for four consecutive years (TIME Reader's Travel Choice 2004)

International Connectivity and Trade

With more than 400 shipping lines to 700 ports globally and 3400 International flights weekly, this ever-bustling city provides the best of services to meet the demands of today's business. Singapore has also concluded Free Trade Agreements (FTA's) with Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, the European Free Trade Association, and the recently concluded Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) with India.

Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA):

A first-of-its-kind trade agreement, CECA was principally formed to keep pace with the progressively changing scenario in international trade. Signed between Singapore and India, CECA comprises a bilateral investment promotion treaty, and a double taxation avoidance agreement, in addition to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Singapore is India's largest trading partner at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and efforts are being carried out to further strengthen this bond. Tracking India's Look East Policy, the CECA will now aspire to successfully execute an FTA between India and ASEAN.

More Room for Choice of Venues

Singapore gives the business traveler an extensive choice of accommodation with more than 100 hotels and over 30,000 rooms. From no-frills hotels to luxury beach resorts, from grand historic hotels to modern business hotels, from state-of-the-art convention centers to exhibition halls and meeting venues, Singapore has an answer to every budget and preference. Moreover, Singapore remains one of Asia's safest cities, giving you the advantage of operating with a complete peace of mind.

ASIA'S Top Convention City

Time and again Singapore has reaffirmed its position as one of the world's favorite choices for international conventions and events. This year too, Singapore hosts a long list of international business conventions and events.

Excellent business facilities and a superb reputation for hospitability and service will surely give thousands of delegates from around the world, an experience to cherish for a long time.

Accolades:

-Best International MICE Destination (Financial Express Business Traveler Magazine 2004) -Top Convention City in Asia (International Congress and Convention Association 2004) -Asia's No.1 Convention City for 22 consecutive years (Union des Associations Internationales 2004) -Favorite Meeting/Convention/Exhibition Facilities (TIME Reader's Travel Choice 2004)

Venues

Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center

Suntec Singapore is the first purpose-built facility in Singapore, and is one of the largest convention and exhibition venues in Asia-Pacific. With a 24,000-square-meter exhibition area, Suntec Singapore offers comprehensive convention and exhibition facilities equipped with state-of-the-art audio, video and lighting support. Ideally located in downtown Singapore, the center is complemented by a wide range of commercial and business services within Suntec City, the nearby Marina Center and Orchard Road. Situated in the Central Business District and just 20 minutes from the Changi International Airport, Suntec Singapore is at the heart of a self-contained, totally integrated events infrastructure. In addition to its first-class facilities, Suntec Singapore offers direct access to 5,200 hotel rooms, 1,000 retail stores, 300 restaurants and the region's new center for the performing arts, Esplanade - Theaters on the Bay.

Facility Service Provider (FSP)

FSP is a revolutionary business concept adopted by Suntec City with a vision to transform the traditional role of a landlord to that of a business partner through strategic partnerships, and constructive connectivity to its tenants. It enhances the value of its development by providing a platform to facilitate a strategic mix of companies.

FSP harnesses the diversified talents and resources of these companies to provide a common technology infrastructure and business backbone, so as to reap mutual benefits, productivity and profitability. In the process, FSP inculcates closer business relationships among tenants, opens avenues for greater cooperation, creativity and participation in achieving common goals and objectives through diversity in a like-minded community.

For more details visit www.suntecsingapore.com -STB