Asia's main convention city

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