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Global Science and Technology Forum
VENUE & TRAVEL
CONFERENCE VENUE
Hotel Fort Canning [Website]
11 Canning Walk Singapore 178881
A peaceful oasis in the bustling centre of Singapore, the luxurious Hotel Fort Canning promises the discerning traveller a unique sojourn. This majestic colonial building dates back to 1926 and served as the British Far East Command Headquarters during World War II. Today it features 86 individually-styled boutique suites and rooms, surrounded by the greenery of Fort Canning Park. The hotel is ideally located, with the Orchard Road shopping precinct and Clarke Quay entertainment hub nearby. The Civic District and Central Business District are also close by.
The hotel’s luxurious rooms boast complimentary broadband, HD flat screens, opulent bathroom amenities and a customised pillow menu. Hotel Fort Canning features two outdoor pools, a fully-equipped gym, an Italian grill and pizza bar and a wine lounge with an outstanding wine collection. For business or private events, the Hotel Fort Canning offers 1800 sqm of banquet and meeting space. From every perspective, Hotel Fort Canning is a most coveted address.
All international flights arrive in Singapore at the Singapore Changi Airport. Once arrived, you may take the train, or taxi which is 20-30 minutes away from the city area where the conference venue, Hotel Fort Canning is located.
Alternatively, there are other hotels around the conference venue vicinity, such as Pan Pacific Singapore, Holiday Inn Singapore and Hilton Singapore.
For more affordable accommodation, you may wish to visit the following hotel websites:
• YMCA
• Hotel Re!
• Fragrance Hotel
• Ibis Hotel
• Hotel 81
Prices for these hotels start from SGD 100++ (7% tax and 10% service charge).
TRAVEL
SINGAPORE
If there is one word that best captures Singapore, it is “unique”. A dynamic city in contrast and color, you’ll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. Brimming with unbridled energy, this little dynamo in Southeast Asia embodies the finest of both East and West. A single day’s trail will take you from the past to the future, exotic ethnic enclaves to fast-paced business centres and serene gardens to sleek skyscrapers.
Visit Singapore Tourism Board’s YourSingapore website for a detailed list of happenings around town.
International delegates can apply for Visa online via the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website http://www.ica.gov.sg.
LATEST ATTRACTIONS
Marina Bay Sands® & Sands SkyPark®
Marina Bay Sands® Hotel is the biggest hotel in Singapore, with three 55-storey towers, 2,560 luxury rooms and suites, and 18 different room types. Its 230 luxury suites will also come with butler service and privileged access to VIP areas, while all rooms offer views of the South China Sea or Marina Bay and the Singapore skyline. The hotel offers an array of dining experiences
The three towers of the hotel are capped by the Sands SkyPark®, 200 metres in the sky, offering 360-degree views of Singapore’s skyline. This architectural masterpiece is a 1.2 hectare tropical oasis, longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall, and large enough to park four-and-a-half A380 jumbo jets.[Visit Website]
Universal Studios Singapore®
Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen, and jump right into the action of your favourite movies at Universal Studios Singapore – one of the world’s premier movie and TV based theme parks.
With groundbreaking theme park attractions like Madagascar: A Crate Adventure®, Shrek 4-D Adventure®, Revenge of the Mummy®, Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure®, and Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs. CYLON®, gravity defying duelling roller coasters, you can be sure of never-ending thrills. Find an amazing array of shows like Voyage de la Vie, movie sets and attractions spanning across the little island.
Enjoy luxurious dining, shopping, and a variety of exciting special events throughout the year. Complete your visit by spending some time at six amazing world-class hotels there. From Festive Hotel® to Hotel Michael®, Hard Rock Hotel® Singapore to Crockfords Tower and more, these uniquely themed hotels are designed to bring out the best memories of your fun-filled day of action-packed entertainment.
[Visit Website]
ArtScience Museum
This unique lotus-shaped museum, designed as a symbolic gesture of welcome to guests, is Singapore’s premier destination for major international touring exhibitions from the most renowed collections in the world.
The Artifact Exhibiton is making its Southeast Asian debut at the ArtScience Museum where it will bring to life the timesless story of the RMS Titanic in a total of 13 galleries. The blockbuster exhibition will open to the public from 29 October 2011 through the 100th anniversary of the historic sailing and sinking of the great Ship in April 2012.
Located on the Marina Bay waterfront, the museum’s innovative roof creates a waterfall by channelling rainwater through the central atrium of the building – a breathtaking sight to behold.
[Visit Website]
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