DESTINATIONS: SINGAPORE

So much more than just a stopover, Singapore is brimming with activities, experiences and venues that reimagine the possibilities for MICE groups.

Experience the sights and sounds of Singapore as you zoom through bustling streets and down colourful alleyways in a hand-restored vintage Vespa sidecar. There’s a range of customisable tours to suit various interests, from art and nightlife to heritage and highlights, taking in some of Singapore’s most charming neighbourhoods, like Kampong Glam. With up to 40 participants per session, this exciting MICE activity can be arranged as a vintage convoy to transport your delegates to their next event.

Strap yourself in and get ready for the ride of your life in the SkyHelix Sentosa - Singapore's highest open-air panoramic ride. The helix-shaped gondola gently rotates as it ascends 35 metres above ground, affording spectacular 360-degree views across Sentosa to the Keppel Bay area and beyond. Accommodating 16 pax per ride, plus guide, it makes for a fun group activity with a bar in the middle offering drinks. Make sure your phone is fully charged for plenty of selfie and photo ops but be careful not to drop it!

With its melting pot of cultures, Singapore spoils for choice with a smorgasbord of flavours and cuisines. A must-try is Peranakan food, a fusion of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian ingredients and cooking methods, and one of the best places to try it is Candlenut.

Helmed by renowned Singapore chef Malcolm Lee, Candlenut is the first Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant, famous for its refined take on the traditional cuisine. Expect vibrant, flavoursome dishes that are led by seasonal ingredients and served family-style, ideal for sharing among groups with both a-lacarte and set menus available. Private dining can be arranged for up to eight, or larger groups can be accommodated in the main restaurant.

Located in the heart of Sentosa Island, Capella Singapore offers an ideal corporate retreat with 112 luxuriously appointed rooms, suites and villas set amongst 30 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Onsite facilities include Auriga Spa which has nine treatment rooms alongside separate male and female spa areas with vitality pool, herbal steam room and ice fountain, and a range of dining options, including the exquisite Italian restaurant, Fiamma. Meetings and events are well accommodated with state-of-the-art capabilities and elegant spaces such as the Grand Ballroom – a stunning circular space boasting Singapore’s largest curved LED wall at 81 square metres and a glass dome that allows natural light to shine through a hanging glass sculpture.

Alongside its spectacular themed floral gardens, cascading waterfalls and towering Supertrees, Singapore’s world-famous Gardens by the Bay makes for a truly enchanting event setting with a selection of indoor and outdoor spaces. Set within the Flower Dome, Flower Field Hall is a 1,200-square-metre space for up to 1,100, which features a ceiling of specially programmed coloured LED lights that create a magical atmosphere. You can also elevate your event experience in every sense of the word by hosting a champagne reception atop OCBC Skyway – an aerial walkway arching 22 metres above ground and across Supertree Grove which comes to life in an exclusive light-and-sound show.

With its convenient city location, lush resort-style gardens and three distinct wings offering a variety of accommodation, wining and dining, and event venue options, Shangri-La Singapore ticks all the boxes for MICE. The five-star hotel’s premium conference facilities can cater to just about any size and style of event with a huge variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, whether it’s a meeting for 10 within a charming colonial-style meeting room, an alfresco cocktail function for 50 or a banquet for 1,000 in the pillarless Island Ballroom. The Tower Wing’s contemporary guestrooms and suites will make delegates feel right at home with king-sized beds, spacious marble bathrooms and full-sized writing desks.

Embrace your inner child as you explore and play in this pink wonderland dedicated to all things ice cream! Featuring 14 multi-sensory installations, including a sprinkles pool, Museum of Ice Cream (MOIC) takes on you on a sweet journey where you can sample a variety of ice cream styles and flavours while learning about the dessert’s history and other quirky facts. If you’re looking for a playful, out-of-theordinary event space or team bonding experience, MOIC offers full venue buyouts and event programs that can be customised with catering, live performances and activities that are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Oozing luxury at every turn, The St. Regis Singapore features 299 elegant rooms and suites, premium facilities and opulent interiors where every original piece of art and designer décor has been precisely selected. The MICE offerings are just as luxe, boasting exquisite spaces with opulent touches like hand-cut crystal chandeliers and lush fittings. There are seven flexible rooms and spaces for up to 600 guests, with a dedicated business centre and ‘St. Regis event butlers’ to facilitate a seamless experience. One of the most exclusive spaces is Caroline’s Mansion (pictured), which is inspired by the founding matriarch of the St. Regis brand.