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Rewards & Incentives Destination Guide 2013

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Bespoke incentive travel Singapore’s MICE jewels

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Rewards and Incentives ASIA

Changing benefits mix in Asia Executive benefits in Asia are taking on a more short-term focus. According to Mercer’s 2012/2013 Asia Executive Remuneration Survey, Asian firms have been providing slightly less in the form of long-term incentives for executives, when compared with Western firms. But they paid slightly more in short-term incentives over the last financial year. The fixed-pay element for Asian companies increased compared to last year for all executive levels, and it is now comparable to that offered by Western firms.

WORLD

4 out of 5

employees say benefits are an important retention lever for them Source: AON Hewitt Employee Preference Study

Employers spend about

US$46 billion

a year, or roughly 1% of payroll, on various employeerecognition programmes Source: Incentive Marketing Association

Lenovo CEO, Yang Yuanqing, has shared his

US$3.25 million

bonus with his 10,000 employees worldwide Source: Bloomberg Source: Mercer’s 2012/2013 Asia Executive Remuneration Survey

Incentive travel up Incentive travel is on the rise, and has been by industry insiders as in a state of “optimistic stability”.

“Overall the mood is considerably elevated in the incentive travel community,” says Rodger Stotz, research chair of the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). “There is a buzz of what’s happening, and it’s very different from four or five years ago when everybody was just in the doldrums.”

According to the Spring 2013 Pulse survey, about one-third of planners were either “somewhat” (28%) or “strongly” (3%) negative about the economy’s impact on their ability to plan and implement incentive travel programmes. In March 2009, 86% were negative (evenly split between “somewhat” and “strongly”) about the impact.

Forty-five per cent of the planners who responded to the 2013 Pulse Survey said they expected travel programme budgets to remain unchanged. More than twice as many expected a moderate increase (34%) as expected a moderate decrease (15%).

TABLE 1: List of top destinations for incentive travel Region North America Caribbean Europe Central America South America Asia Africa Middle East

Incentive travel demand 42% 32% 31% 18% 16% 13% 9% 3%

Source: IRF’s 2013 Pulse Survey

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Bosses not measuring reward impacts Most employers do not monitor the impact of their incentive and rewards schemes, or align them to business objectives.

According to new research from corporate services provider Edenred, Getting more from employee rewards and incentives, more than half (53%) of employers do not measure the impact of rewards and incentives designed to improve employee performance, even though just 49% believe their existing schemes were cost-effective.

In addition, just 23% of the employers surveyed for the report said that they tracked how reward and incentives contributed to specific business goals. Less than a third (28%)

had a defined strategy linking rewards and incentives to business objectives, or highlighted when rewards were merited.

Perhaps this indicates a lack of foresight among a small number of employers, since just over an eighth said that they planned to increase their incentive budgets over the coming years. In comparison, just six per cent said that they expected to reduce spending in this area.

When asked about their plans for the next 12 months, reviewing the effectiveness of rewards and incentives investments was ranked as the top priority for employers, followed by putting in place a new strategy in this area.

“It is clear that although employers value rewards and incentives as a way of recognising the contribution employees are making, many organisations could realise more from the investment they are making,” said Colin Hodgson, director of sales for incentives and motivation at Edenred.

“Employee recognition schemes deliver the best results where there is a strategy that aligns the investment to business-specific outcomes and provides clarity to managers and employees about the kind of behaviours that will be rewarded.”

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Resorts World™ Sentosa

Singapore’s urbane experience With its unique event venues, abundant entertainment and leisure options, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore is turning meetings into experiences Set on the idyllic island of Sentosa, Resorts World Sentosa location is the perfect urban retreat in the heart of Singapore.

For business travellers, the resort is a unique proposition. Flanked by an abundance of lush greenery and bordered by the deep blue sea, it’s easy to forget that Singapore’s bustling centre is just moments away. With unprecedented standard of facilities, service and comfort the resort has already been the recipient of a string of accolades. Stand out awards include: ‘Best Integrated Resort Award’ at TTG Travel Awards 2011 & 2012, ‘Best Unique Venues for Event 2011’ at the China Travel & Meetings Industry Awards (MICE) and an emerging first at the Food & Hotel Asia 2012 Awards.

For more information, Tel: +65 6577 9977, Email: mice@rwsentosa.com Web: www.rwsentosa.com

Convention facilities Set to be the first of its kind in the local MICE scene, Resorts World Sentosa’s guests can enjoy the full gamut of attractions offered by this premier Asian destination.

The resort has the perfect ‘twin’ formula. One-stop MICE destination packages combine first class meeting facilities of a business hotel with the comfort and luxury of an upscale property. The location features 14,000 sqm of meeting space, spread across 37 dedicated rooms. At 6,000 sqm, Resorts World Sentosa’s ballroom is one of the largest in the region and is capable of hosting over 6,500 delegates at any one time.

With expert advice from a team of event service professionals, Resorts World Sentosa promises a stress-free planning and hosting process.

Similarly, after a long day of back-toback meetings, guests can retreat to the comforts of over 1,500 guests rooms across six hotels within the integrated resort.

Recently added to the resorts inventory is luxurious Equarius Hotel™. This stylish retreat features 172 guestrooms, meticulously outfitted with lush furnishings, top-of-theline in-room entertainment systems and many more.

Unique event venues

Asia’s Next Top Model

The resort recognises the need to cater to business travellers who work and play to a different beat.

Both guests and event planners are encouraged to customise any event with the amazing array of rides, shows, movie sets, and attractions found at Universal Studios Singapore™. Each event can be tailored to meet your individual needs. From unique menus to live entertainment, and all-night excitement, the team at Resorts World Sentosa have it covered.

The Big Break

Options include staging events and meetings at the recently opened S.E.A. Aquarium – the world’s largest aquarium. This unique space, with the Ocean Gallery, provides an overflowing panorama of marine life, guaranteed to awe attending delegates. Since its launch, Ocean Gallery has successfully hosted spectacular events such as Asia’s Next Top Model & The Big Break.

Other unique venues within the resort include the Waterfront Promenade at The Maritime Experiential Museum™, which offers the perfect space for mid-to large sized functions at the waterfront viewing deck, surrounded by sweeping views of the sea – guests can also explore and discover previous maritime artifacts and experience a shipwreck in the world’s first multi-sensory Typhoon Theatre.

These and many more unique venues can be customised for your next event.

For larger parties, why not buy out a themed restaurant, zone, or even the entire park. It’s the perfect opportunity to host one massive incentive experience that no one will ever forget. Special dinner and dance packages start from S$850++ per table.

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Rewards and Incentive Guide

Incentive trips encourage employees to excel at work. But how can HR differentiate such trips from standard organised tours?

HRM considers some exciting international destinations for companies wanting to reward their employees for a job well done

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A bespoke

INCENTIVE EXPERIENCE Hard working staff need something to reward them and look forward to. An end of year trip or teambuilding exercise is often the perfect carrot to dangle, something that keeps them focused and engaged with the job at hand.

But not every overseas experience is the same, and tailoring a bespoke incentive experience can add greater value and return on investment for participating staff.

When they get more out of their trip, it sets them up for an even more productive and effective year ahead.

HRM looks at three very different options for your next incentive trip.

Beachside luxury Your staff are probably suffering from tense muscles and headaches after a slogging away at their desks for the past year. Help them unwind and recharge at the Twin Palms Resort, Phuket.

Well-known for its beaches, the resort locale in Phuket combines Thai hospitality with rejuvenating waters and powdered-sand. Twin Palms aims to provide the best receptions for incentive groups, by customising special programmes and packages suited to each company’s individual requirements.

Pamper your staff as they embark on a lavish adventure into a marine playground on board one of the Andaman Cruises’ day trips. Have them soak in the exquisite sailing waters of the Phuket archipelago, before dining on a scrumptious buffet spread at one of the resorts beach clubs.

Should your staff be adrenaline junkies, special land tours can be also be arranged to include jungle trekking, river rafting and all-terrain vehicle rides.

Famed for holding private VIP parties, Twin Palm’s Bimi Beach Club & Bongo Rum Bar allow guests to dine by the sea, whilst enjoying live music. Here, party-goers can enjoy a stylish, yet stripped down spot to mingle, dance and set free their island spirit along the dazzling shores of Surin Beach. They can also enjoy Asia’s biggest collection of finely-aged, quality distilled rum from around the world, as scents of fresh sugar cane waft through the salty air.

Thai hospitality extends throughout the resort, bringing truly unique experiences to guests in their rooms. These services range from an array of pillows or aromatherapy scents to aid in a good night’s rest to having freshly cut flowers and fruits adorn the accommodation.

Twin Palms also features a conference centre that accommodates over 100 people in a variety of set-up styles, including a coffee break area.

Walk on the wild side

Twin Palms Beach Bimi Club

With talkative colleagues and noisy phone calls, alongside furious typing, the office might sometimes be a zoo in its own right. Why not have your staff experience the real deal, but with the comforts of a home away from home.

Built within a natural secondary jungle along the East Coast of Malaysia, the Bukit Gambang Resort City’s latest themed attraction - the Bukit Gambang Safari Park, occupies a land area of 138 acres in Pahang, Malaysia.

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Bukit Gambang Safari Park entrance and trams

The animal park is design to allow guests to enjoy two different animal experiences, namely a zoo and a safari, all in one location.

With attention-grabbing names of far-flung places such as “Wild Savannah” and “Bear Mountain”, guests can enjoy a tram ride through various showcases of wild animals from Africa to Australia. Many of the animals are also the first of their kind to be featured in Malaysia and Southeast Asia – the elusive White Lions in particular.

For many urbanites, it is also an opportunity to see and experience a time gone by, in a traditional Malay Kampong home.

Your company will be able to organise team-building sessions within the 2,000 person-capacity amphitheatre, whilst allowing staff to take in views of wild animals amidst natural green surroundings.

Also within walking distance is Bukit Gambang’s new Arabian Bay resort, where guests can recharge for the next day of activities. Two room categories are available in the form of a Studio Deluxe and Family Deluxe. There are also eight units of “Arabian” suites that feature a separate living room and a bedroom, as well as two penthouse suites featuring a larger accommodation space and a jacuzzi in the master bathroom.

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai – Presidential bedroom 8

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Count it a blessing if your staff have taken your company’s value of excellence to heart and have delivered consistently brilliant work throughout the year. If that’s the case, why not pamper them in the lap of luxury, at a venue that matches their fine efforts in the metropolis of Shanghai?

An embodiment of extravagance, the Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai, is situated within Harbour City, a new 25-hectare mixed-use development comprising office towers, residences, high-end retail and dynamic entertainment, plus extensive landscaped gardens.

The Mandarin Oriental, Pudong, also enjoys direct access to the Huangpu riverside promenade. There, the new Shanghai Metropolitan Marine Yacht Club is on the hotel’s doorstep, allowing guests to enjoy sunset cruises along the river.

The hotel’s 318 spacious guest rooms and 44 suites, designed by world-renowned architect Bernardo FortBrescia of Arquitectonica, exemplify both modern elegance and supreme comfort. They each feature original artworks, guest-centric technology and sweeping views over the Huangpu River, the Bund, and the Shanghai skyline. An experienced team of butlers is also on hand to provide personalised service for every guest.

A highlight for event organisers, Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai also offers access to the city’s largest outdoor riverside event space spanning 5,000 square metres.

This impressive venue is ideal for glamorous social events, cocktail receptions, brand launches and fashion shows, and is set against a quintessential Shanghai backdrop.

To personalise the trip even further, the hotel’s Concierge is able to organise a coach tour of the city for guests to enjoy both the old and the new Shanghai.

Visitors can kick-start their city tour with a morning tai chi class at Jing’an Park, followed by breakfast and an arts class at one of the trendy studios in Tian Zi Fang, a renovated residential space in the French Concession area of Shanghai.

Guests can continue with antiques shopping at the Shanghai Old Street and Dongtai Road, followed by contemporary shopping on Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road. In the evening, they can enjoy “ERA”, an acrobatic extravaganza at Shanghai Circus World.

Guests can conclude the evening at Xintiandi, one of the first lifestyle centres in China. There, they can indulge in one of the many cafes and restaurants dotted within the area, or be caught up in the city’s active nightlife and party the night away.

Shanghai Metropolitan Marine Yacht Club

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Macau

Incentive activites in Macau Travellers and traders from East and West have been meeting in Macau since the 16th century, when it was the major gateway to China and a crossroad for culture, cuisine and commerce. Against the backdrop of this rich history and culture, Macau also offers international-class modern hotels and resorts as well as a wide variety of state-of-theart tourist facilities.

Just under a 4-hour flight from Singapore, Macau is easily accessible. Being Asia’s newest and most exciting destination with billions of dollars’ worth of new infrastructure underway, it is amazing how fast Macau has gone through an extraordinary transformation into a top Asian entertainment hub. It is definitely a world-class business destination with non-stop leisure entertainment and an ideal destination to reward the very best achievers whether they want to be pampered at luxurious resorts, or be entertained with a full range of adventurous activities.

Not forgetting the blend of Portuguese and Chinese culture which has produced a visually unique and splendid experience for the visitors to the destination, Macau has everything to offer and more!

Company team-bonding activities in Macau Cultural & Heritage

Sports & Recreational

• Traditional Lion Dancing An introductory session on how to bestow blessings through music and dance. Participants will learn the basics of the art of lion dancing.

• Go-karting Enjoy Go-Karting at Coloane Island with your colleagues.

It is ranked as one of the most challenging circuits in Asia.

• Calligraphy & Chinese Painting Learn the fundamental techniques of this historic yet exquisite style of painting, which involves the brush being dipped in black or colored ink.

• Dragon Boat Experience This traditional Chinese sport is the perfect team building activity. Try paddling and steering the boat or use the drum to beat to the rhythm of your teammates’ strokes.

Food & Gourmet • Portuguese Wine Appreciation and Tasting An introductory class at the Portuguese Wine Museum where participants can sample some of Portugal’s finest wines and learn the history of the wine making process.

• Cooking class or workshop Get started by buying ingredients from a local wet market with the budget given and proceed straight to the kitchen to start whipping up a dish.

• Golfing in Macau Located at the Westin Hotel, the Macau Golf & Country Club is one of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in Asia. Home to the Macau Open Golf Tournament each year, the club offers a full range of international amenities, such as practice greens, caddy service, a Pro Shop, spa and restaurant as well as bar and swimming pool.

• Macau Tower Experience challenging activities such as Bungy Jump, Mast Climb, Sky Jump and Skywalk. Please refer to www.macautower.com.mo for more information.

Macau Government Tourist Office 371 Beach Road #12-06 KeyPoint Singapore 199597 Tel: (65) 6292 5383 Fax: (65) 6292 5882 Email: mgto@pacleisure.com Web: www.macautourism. gov.mo

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Sentosa

You don’t just hold events in Sentosa.

You hold experiences

Sapphire Pavilion

For enquiries on event spaces in Sentosa, please contact us at: Tel: (65) 6275 0388 Email: mice@sentosa.com.sg Web: mice.sentosa.com.sg

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A mere 15-minute drive away from the city centre but a world apart. Things are just not the same at Sentosa – events are breezier, functions seem sunnier and everything just feels right.

A tranquil yet efficient destination backed by a well-established infrastructure capable of supporting events with over 10,000 attendances, Sentosa offers a variety of venues and attractions, rides and natural terrain to develop all kinds of corporate programmes that fulfil your goals.

Sentosa may be better known as a leisure destination, but its luxurious hotels and memorable event sites are equipped with all the facilities you need for a meeting, incentive event, convention or exhibition. Regardless of venue and type of event, you will enjoy best-in-class offerings.

You can check in any time you like, yet you would not want to leave. The exciting attractions here are excellent venues for your event. Hold an elegant function at the scenic Imbiah Lookout, make the mesmerising Songs of the Sea water show the highlight of your convention, and host hip beach bar parties as a reward for a year of hard work. Sentosa is ideal for any event, of any scale, of any length.

All events have different requirements but they all deserve to shine. Whatever the scale, theme or preferred Sentosa venue, our professional MICE specialists and

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event-planning team will create the perfect, customised event just for you.

A unique mix of elegance, adventure, romance, fun and luxury, this is where great views are just a blink away and magnificent natural scenery can serve as your perfect event backdrop. Why settle for the same, when Sentosa’s charm awaits?

Come stage a truly unforgettable experience for any business meeting, incentive or teambuilding programme at Sentosa!

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Singapore Spotlight A lush tropical oasis in Southeast Asia, Singapore has been constantly re-inventing itself as it rises up the ranks as an incentive travel destination.

New attractions such as the Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and Resorts World Sentosa have been drawing in the crowds with a host of exciting offerings. Older venues are also keeping things fresh by revamping their own facilities and services.

Planning a trip to remember It is always wise to start the planning process early.

Incentive trip planners usually begin sourcing out venues and activities three to six months in advance. However, depending on the availability of venues and rooms, a month’s notice can also work.

Some key points to consider in the planning stage include the activity budget, length of stay, guest profile, as well as the objective of the trip, says Sentosa’s Senior Assistant Director of Sales, Steven Chung.

Another important factor to consider when planning an incentive trip is for the trip to be fruitful, with time well

spent, says Theresa Gan, Vice President of National MICE and Group Sales, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). “Clients are constantly exploring different and compelling propositions of blending business with leisure, and to accomplish more in a single destination,” she says.

Location and accessibility are critical considerations. If the venue is located a distance away from the city, planners may want to consider making special transport arrangements for employees.

It is also important to keep a lookout for something new and exciting, says Gan. At many venues, the landscape and offerings are constantly being updated and new attractions are being built all the time. Do your research to find out more about their latest offerings and promotions.

A world of exclusivity Incentive groups at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) get to enjoy the use of venue spaces exclusively outside of their general business hours. These spaces include key attractions such as Universal Studios Singapore, which is Southeast Asia’s only Universal Studios theme park, as well

Too time-strapped for a big staff getaway? An incentive trip on Singapore’s sunny shores can also re-energise your workforce and inspire them towards new goals. HRM looks at the local possibilities

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Maritime Experiential Museum – Waterfront Promenade, Resort World Sentosa

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as the Marine Life Park. Evening events can take the form of a reception or dinner within the themed zones of Universal Studios Singapore. “The event experience comes complete with unique and all-inclusive of entertainment, attractions and food experience, delivered from start to finish by our MICE team. Different rides, shows and attractions can be included in the package through customisation,” says Gan. Incentive groups at RWS also receive special access to VIP-only accommodation, including through the resort’s invite-only hotel, Crockfords Tower. There are also two and three-bedroom villas available. “This is especially for incentive groups who are looking at exclusive accommodation options for C-suite and above team members. Guests at these hotels will also enjoy butler service and VIP treatment, usually reserved for selected guests,” Gan says.

No incentive experience is complete without some great food. While it typically can take up to four days to try the wide-ranging culinary feast that is available at RWS, a customised menu can be arranged for incentive groups to savour the very best of its diverse cuisine offering. “This may include dishes from our celebrity chef restaurants to authentic hawker fares at the Malaysian Food Street, in order to tantalise different taste buds, and to satisfy every craving,” Gan says.

Tropical splendour Sentosa Island offers a range of customised MICE experiences that are designed to make your employees feel like royalty, immediately upon arrival.

You can choose to hold your opening reception at Siloso beach where guests will be welcomed with cool tropical cocktails and a comic magician who wanders through the party performing tricks. Jugglers, fire eaters and caricaturists complete the entertainment spectacle.

Guests will then be ushered to the Sky Deck, located just steps away. Here, they can sip on the famous Singapore Sling or savour an ice-cold Tiger beer while watching the sun set against one of the busiest ports in the world.

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After the refreshing cocktails, guests can take a leisurely stroll along the beach and head to the Sapphire Pavilion, which will have been transformed into a lavishly elegant, air-conditioned salon.

There, they enjoy exquisitely prepared gourmet cuisine.

Customised thematic menus are available upon request and dinner entertainment can also be arranged to enhance the dining experience.

After dinner, guests can retreat to a patio overlooking the South China Sea, and enjoy dessert or an aged cognac while listening to some mellow jazz music. The evening culminates with a grand fireworks finale, providing an impressing end to a gala experience.

Top of the world Mount Faber, with its sweeping views of Singapore, is another great starting point for an incentive evening with a difference. The Singapore Cable Car offers a luxury tour complete with full-services that include personal tour stewards, priority access into all Sentosa attractions, and other exclusive privileges.

Incentive groups can customise their own luxury experiences. One way to impress guests would be to ride on the world’s First 7-Star VIP Bejewelled Cabin with a glass of champagne on hand. Alternatively, the Mount Faber Leisure Group can also organise a private yachting excursion to the Southern Islands of Lazarus and St. John’s.

Companies looking for an alternative venue space have a choice of four indoor and outdoor locations at Mount Faber. The Diamond Palace Ballroom features floor-toceiling glass windows with spectacular views of the harbour. A variety of customised menus and entertainment options can be arranged.

Groups seeking a more activity-based corporate event can consider Mount Faber Leisure Group’s Corporate Challenge. Here, guests explore Sentosa Island and Mount Faber while building rapport through a series of fun activities. The challenge can be tailored to suit the needs of different groups.

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The Jewel Box at Mount Faber

Let The Jewel Box at Mount Faber inspire you!

A promised sanctuary is within reach.

The Jewel Box, a hidden gem atop Mount Faber, presents to you the perfect venue for all team building needs.

Nestled in lush rainforest surroundings at the top of Mount Faber, The Jewel Box is strategically located just 10 minutes from the city and is home to two restaurant-witha-view venues – Spuds & Aprons and Moonstone; two unique event spaces – The Ballroom and The Private Dining Room and Singapore Cable Car, all under one roof.

Situated 106-metre above sea level, speech presentations or team-building workshops are set against an invigorating vista brought to life with aerial view of running cable car lines, a harbour of luxury cruises and a magnificent view of nature.

Starting with The Ballroom, this larger-scale indoor venue presents a one-of-a-kind backdrop that is bound to leave everyone in awe.

True to its name, The Private Dining Room presents a spacious and exclusive space suitable for semi-formal and casual events. Furnished with long tables and tall chairs, this intimate space shouts modern elegance and is an exclusive venue away from the hustle and bustle. Located at the top level, guests can enjoy the flexibility of both open-air and air-conditioned comfort as the place opens out to sea views at its balcony, and a garden landscape from the main room.

Taking things a little casual and chill, Spuds and Aprons is the newest restaurant at the top of the hill at Mount

Faber, serving up yummy east-meets-west menus. Making your event a comfortable affair, opt to chill out at the air-conditioned Dining Room or in the alfresco Garden.

Whatever you choose, the alluring city vista is yours with compliments from Mount Faber!

Thank your staff with a treat or hold an event at Yakitori-Sake-Bar Moonstone. With a Japanese inspired exterior, companies can take their event to new heights with unhindered breathtaking views and delightful dishes.

To further ‘wow’ your staff or event guests, make arrangements for travel to The Jewel Box via Singapore Cable Car. The gentle and relaxing ride is accompanied by changing views of the city as you travel upwards to Mount Faber. Alternatively, coaches and valet services are available.

Whether it is a private or corporate event, The Jewel Box’s array of venues for selection, each with its own majestic views will create an unforgettable experience like no other.

Email to events@mountfaber.com.sg or call 6377 9616 for any event enquires or bookings

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Tawandang Microbrewery

Everything you want for

a great night out Singapore’s Tawandang German Brewery was founded in 2009 after achieving great success in Bangkok, Thailand.

Located in Dempsey Road, just five minutes from the shopping area of Orchard Road, the concept is simply to serve up an exciting mix of quality, freshly cooked eastern food made with a German influence. Add to this a drinks list with a great selection of our own house brewed, German - style beer and a large variety of wines and spirits, all complimented by imaginative and unique entertainment to make an unforgettable night out. We currently serve about 3,000 satisfied customers a week.

Our menu includes authentic Thai food with a German twist. All food is prepared using imported ingredients delivered that day as we emphasise the freshness of our ingredients- no frozen food is used in our restaurant. Using only high quality meats and vegetables prepared by our culinary team of twelve Thai chefs, the menu includes original and imaginative dishes such as our Tom Yum Soup with Prawns, Mango Salad, as well as our especially popular signature dish- Tawandang Pork Knuckle.

For beer lovers, we have a choice of three smooth German beers brewed by our own German brewmaster, Jochen Neuhaus. Sold exclusively in our restaurant, we offer German style Lager, Weizen and Dunkel beer. All the equipment and ingredients are imported from Germany on a monthly basis while the beers are prepared using a unique Bavarian brewing technique according to the German Beer Purity Law, Reinheitsgebot. To enhance your

dining experience, music played by our in-house six-piece band covers genres such as pop, jazz, rock as well as more traditional songs from China and Thailand. All this is complimented by our performers who put their own unique take on popular songs and shows. Performed on the front stage with full light and sound systems controlled by our own sound engineer, it all goes to make a memorable and enjoyable evening with friends or family.

All customers can expect a warm and cosy atmosphere coupled with friendly and attentive service. Celebrate and enjoy any occasion at our restaurant with our top quality, freshly made food and fantastic entertainment. Our highly flexible staff can help you customise your party to meet your specific desires.

The overall decor of Tawandang has been designed in a classy and modern style. Bright lights and vibrant colours with traditional Thai decorations all combine to provide a great ambience. You could also choose to dine outdoors.

If you are driving, free parking space is available. We are proud to say that after four years of operating in Singapore we still offer top quality, authentic Thai food, original German style beer, brewed in-house, and great entertainment. All this in a convenient location close to Singapore’s main shopping district.

Feel free to visit Tawandang Microbrewery at Block 26, Dempsey Road. We are open daily from 11:30am to 01:00am.

For more information, please contact us at 6746 6742

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Bukit Gambang Resort City

Meetings with a difference

at Bukit Gambang Resort City Located 218 km from Kuala Lumpur and just 35km before Kuantan, Bukit Gambang Resort City (BGRC) is an integrated destination resort that offers a range of unique leisure and MICE facilities.

Spread across 727 acres, the resort features 30 different venues and 1,866 accommodation rooms that cater to large groups. A host of recreational and leisure facilities fulfil almost every requirement and need that MICE planners look out for.

The challenge involved in finding a large events space is solved with the BGRC Grand Ballroom, which was named the largest pillarless ballroom in the country by the Malaysia Book of Records. The venue makes a sit down round table banquet for 3,100 people or a conference for 5,800 delegates a breeze.

The ballroom is also suitable for exhibitions and concerts.

Accommodation choices are another critical differentiator for MICE planners. The resort exceeds expectations in this regard with its two integrated themed resorts - Caribbean Bay Resort and Arabian Bay Resort, which offer a combined total of 1,866 rooms. Each resort is supported with its own club house facilities, entertainment, recreation and fitness facilities as well as food and beverage outlets. Absolute convenience is just the perfect phrase to describe the resort city.

Holding a meeting, retreat or banquet at Bukit Gambang Resort City goes beyond venue choices and facilities. It is the unique experiences that accompany them that complete the circle.

Group enquiries and personalised tours to the resort city can be arranged upon request. Contact 603-8941 9898 or email to sales@bgrc.com.my For further reference, please visit www.bgrc.com.my

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Fire of the Wild

Events can be held at the MICE Centre, in the Water Park, by the beach or in the Safari Park. Imagine having a conference in the centre of the Safari Park or in the middle of the Wild Savannah. Breathtaking views of wild animals such as giraffes as well as natural green surroundings keep coffee breaks fresh and exciting. Or how do you fancy an audience with Malaysia’s first and only white lions at your annual company dinner?

Teambuilding facilities are also available and can cater up to 500 people per session. Facilities offered include aerial and ground obstacle courses, recreational paintball, ground and pool telematches, flying fox, jungle trekking and other many other activities that can be customised to meet your needs.

The zoo safari park experience at the resort offers a leisure component to company retreats or outings. Spread across 138 acres, Bukit Gambang Safari Park is open daily till 10pm. The tram drive-through section in the Wild Savannah features wild animals that originate from places such as Africa, Australia and the Tropics. The walk-through section showcases many foreign animals, many for the first time in Malaysia. Do not miss the opportunity to get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures. There are also daily animal shows and fire-eater performances.

The award winning Bukit Gambang Water Park is a great place to beat the tropical heat. With the many water rides and slides, the inviting 24,000 sq. ft. wave pool with eight wave patterns at Coco Beach, the dedicated Penguin Island for kids, and wooden cabanas around the park, one can be assured of a wet, fun and relaxing time here.

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Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant

Award-winning Chef brings innovation to Majestic Group’s first seafood themed restaurant Offering the freshest sea treasures from around the world, Majestic Bay is the perfect locale for seafood indulgences with family, friends and corporate partners.

Following the success of Majestic Restaurant and Jing, Majestic Bay is the newest venture for Chef Yong Bing Ngen, who is known for his contemporary Chinese cuisine.

Located below the Flower Dome, the 110-seater restaurant offers a spacious layout apt for family and group dining. A private room is available for intimate gatherings of up to 14 guests. The setting is reminiscent of a ship deck, with an impressive waterfront view of the Marina Bay.

Fresh from the sea Evident from the “live” water tanks that flank the entrance, Majestic Bay is all about fresh seafood. A must-try for all crustacean fans, the Bay’s Signature “Kopi” Crab is an innovative dish inspired by Chef Yong’s love for coffee.

Non-seafood highlights Non-seafood dishes are a stellar hit as well. Go for the Roast Chicken with Chilli Sesame Dressing, Sauteed Black Pepper Diced Beef or the Sauteed Wild Mushrooms with Asparagus and Minced Garlic. For lighter bites, a classic dim sum menu is offered at lunchtime.

Majestic Bay is open 7 days a week and offers lunch and dinner.

Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant Gardens By The Bay (Below Flower Dome), 18 Marina Gardens Drive #01-10, Singapore 018953 Tel: (65) 6604-6604 Email: reservations@majesticbay.sg Web: www.majesticbay.sg Facebook: www.facebook.com/MajesticBay

Offering a plethora of seafood from around the world, satiate your senses with the freshest underwater catch and magnificent views of the Marina Bay waterfront and skyline!

Feast on quintessential Singapore seafood classics and unique house specialities such as the Bay's Kopi Crab, as well as hand-crafted dim sum delights that promise gastronomic indulgence.

We look forward to having you on this epicurean journey.

Lunch: Mon to Fri 11:45am - 2:30pm | Sat, Sun & PH 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Mon to Sun 5:45pm - 9:30pm

Gardens By The Bay (Below Flower Dome), 18 Marina Gardens Drive #01-10, Singapore 018953 T 6604 6604 E reservations@majesticbay.sg www.majesticbay.sg 20

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Aleyda Mobile Spa

Corporate spa services at your doorstep Bring the spa into your office or retreat location and treat the people who make your business tick. Aleyda Mobile Spa provides on-site massage, mani-pedi and facials, delivered with utmost professionalism by spa professionals.

Corporate massage for staff wellness Targeted massage on the head/neck/shoulder or hand/feet reflexology to relieve tension, improve stress-handling capabilities and increase productivity.

Pampering services for corporate events Quick massage and express mani-pedi to delight the participants of your next corporate event. Perfect for conferences, exhibitions, seminars, launches and family days.

Spa parties for staff & client appreciation A suite of massage, mani-pedi and facials offered in a soothing spa-like ambience. A refreshing alternative to the usual annual retreat, dinner and dance, staff recognition and client appreciation events.

Aleyda Mobile Spa Tel: 6604-7567 Email: corporate@aleyda.com.sg Web: www.aleyda.com.sg

staff & client appreciation fresh mani-pedi soothing massage refreshing facial

Throw a memorable SPA PARTY for the people who are important to your business. Aleyda Mobile Spa offers on-site spa services, complete with equipment setup and spa-like ambience. Your guests will feel like a true star!

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Dream Skin Beauty Wellness

Energise through nature Established in 2001, Dream Skin has more than 12 years of experience in providing quality services to our valued customers Dream Skin Beauty Wellness is an independent, family-run, beauty, grooming and therapeutic spa set in urban concept rooms located in the East and West of Singapore. Our team of friendly and professional therapists offers a wide range of treatments for men and women using quality products in relaxing surroundings.

Dream Skin aims to succeed in providing every customer, perfection in their health and beauty. Since its inception, we have always adhered to the use of natural organic products to pamper our customers, while continuing to enhance the professional knowledge of our therapists. Dream Skin has a very professional, experienced and friendly team of staff who exude great chemistry. We also promise highly effective instruments, face to body integrity and quality service. Our customers can be assured of an all-round pampering experience that will leave them with beautiful skin.

The Dream Skin Spa experience is unique The experience from the moment you walk into a spa or salon is as important as the treatment you will receive – and we deliver personalised service and exceptional quality in both. We are specialists in beauty, holistic and therapeutic treatments delivering great quality at reasonable prices in a most friendly and professional environment.

Soothing music and natural scents greet you as you enter our spa. Our treatment areas are individually dressed, warm, inviting rooms where you can truly ease

Dream Skin Spa/Face/Slimming Sam Lee Marketing Manager Mobile: 93217035 Blk 638 #01-24/26, Bukit Batok Central, Singapore 650638 Tel: 65676390 Blk 201E #01-78 Tampines Street 23, Singapore 527201 Tel: 67889098 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ dreamskinspa 22

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away your stresses. Be it a pampering couple’s spa session or a single treatment, you will find it difficult not to relax.

Our treatments are quality We have the most experienced, well-trained professionals who use only the best organic and herbal products by the following brands: • Docte Botanical: Docte is one of the most prominent brands for beauty products in the world. Its line of products is 100% natural and organic. Docte’s researchers and botanists continually strive to uncover new herbs and plants with properties that are beneficial to health.

All products are safe to use and have zero side effects.

Docte believes in extracting active organic ingredients from plants and herbs in order to make the best possible organic skin care products.

• Meditrina : A trusted brand inspired by the Roman goddess of health and longevity, Meditrina products and treatments are made using only carefully selected plant-based ingredients to create genuine therapies for your wellness and beauty needs

And our clients really matter to us Many businesses say it, but we really mean it!

Make the right choice and choose us as THE pampering place for you and your family !

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Twinpalms Phuket

Greeting from Twinpalms Phuket –

Most Exciting & Stylish Contemporary Resort Twinpalms Phuket offers the comfort of a luxury resort, combined with the relaxing tranquillity of a secluded getaway. There are only 97 luxurious spacious Penthouses, Suites and Rooms, each surrounded by palms, with all of the units featuring a private terrace and offering a pool view.

The unique design of Twinpalms Phuket was created by Martin Palleros, one of the top landscape architects in the Asia- Pacific region. With a brief to produce a property that has an integrated landscape which works in harmony with nature, the “Contemporary Tropical” design and landscaping incorporates a stunning, world-class water garden. The concern for the aesthetic has resulted in a beautiful and serene setting which has a modern, romantic twist – a Garden of Eden for our times.

Twinpalms Phuket is located in a tranquil and exclusive environment, 175 metres from Surin beach, in an area often referred to as “millionaires’row”. It is part of the highly desirable west coast, an area that provides one of the most beautiful and least crowded stretches of golden tropical sand in Phuket. From the airport, it takes about 25 minutes to reach Twinpalms Phuket. For more information see twinpalms-phuket.com.

Oriental Spoon Grill & Bar offers an electric atmosphere with a brilliant buzz; an air-conditioned wine room and a long, open plan martini bar with revitalising cocktails. The modern, innovative and cutting edge restaurant presents a Thai and Oriental/Western fusion menu.

Guests of Twinpalms Phuket enjoy a preferred, carefree lifestyle at Catch Beach Club on bustling Surin Beach.

The private, stylish beach club offers succulent fresh live seafood, delectable pizza from the wood-fired oven, and

Twinpalms Phuket Resort 106/46 Moo 3, Surin Beach Road, Cherng Talay, Phuket 83110 Tel: +66 76 316 500 Fax: +66 76 316 599 Email: book@twinpalmsphuket.com Web: www.twinpalmsphuket.com

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sumptuous pasta. Worship the sun in ultra comfy beach loungers or people watch at the cool, oversized terrazzo bar. Take your libation around the beach bonfire in the luxury beach lounge, while the sun kisses the distant, vibrant, multi-hued horizon. For more information see catchbeachclub.com.

Twinpalms is also opening up Phuket’s first all-day beachside party venue with Bimi Beach Club, a stylish yet stripped-down spot for party-lovers to mingle, dance and set free their wild island spirit along the dazzling shores of Surin. And just up the sands is Bongo Rum Bar, a beach hut with a difference, serving up Asia’s biggest collection of quality distilled rum from around the world in a sublime, sun-drenched setting.

Andaman Cruises takes you on a lavish adventure into the vibrant marine playground of Phuket and beyond. Get ready for an amazing voyage to stunning tropical islands and around the exquisite sailing waters of Phuket Archipelago aboard the region’s most luxurious cruising yachts. For more information see www.andaman-cruises.com.

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Phuket’s Most Exciting and Stylish Contemporary Resort –

dens – Staff that continues to be the epitome of kindness and

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thoughtful unpretentious service that is so unique to Twinpalms

liciously comfortable it features sleek yet sensual minimalist in-

Phuket Resort – 100% pure and natural products – A world

teriors – Exquisite food orchestrated by talented, creative chefs

class spa – Original art collections – A well equipped library...

and presented in vibrant restaurants – A fashionable beach

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club, the ultimate in intimate seaside sophistication – Enor-

owned, passionately run Twinpalms Phuket Resort in Thailand.

mous swimming pools – Lushly landscaped tropical water gar-

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Twinpalms Phuket Phuket’s Most Exciting & Stylish Contemporary Resort 106/46 Moo 3, Surin Beach Road, Cherng Talay, Phuket 83110, Thailand t +66 (0) 76 316500, f +66 (0) 76 316599 e b o o k@ t w i n p a l m s - phuket.com w twinpalm s- phuket.com

Privacy atop Mount Faber

Take the iconic Singapore Cable Car to meetings and events

Casual setting for networking and team-building

An array of dining experiences with Asian and Western cuisines

Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows boasting a panaromic view

Convenient tour and transport arrangement

For a different kind of corporate event, start thinking inside the box.

No place is as unique as The Jewel Box for your next off-site event. Fabulous hilltop views, stone's throw away from the city, iconic cable car rides, lush greenery, superb restaurants.

You can have it all in one place.

Our professional Events Team will take care of everything from planning of banquets and conferences to leisure activities and guided tours on Sentosa. The Jewel Box’s unique one-stop MICE solution includes banquet and conference facilities, as well as coach, tour and cable car services. Catering from small events to large scale seminars, The Jewel Box is the venue to make your event truly different, and special.

Call us today for a refreshing new view on your off-site events at +65 6377 9616 or email events@mountfaber.com.sg The Jewel Box | 109 Mount Faber Road, Singapore 092203 | www.mountfaber.com.sg • Dining • Entertainment • Events • Sky Dining™ • Shopping • Museum • Attraction Rides • Tours • Transport • Attraction Management