Diverse Event Venues
Singapore has a number of heritage and modern spaces to offer, each with its unique character.
The Events Centre at The Barracks Hotel was once part of the British artillery barracks, and is now a conserved building with details of its architectural past beautifully restored. Located in the CBD, Suntec Singapore offers 42,000 sqm of customisable event space and all-in meeting packages.
Overlooking the National Orchid Garden, Burkill Hall is a restored Anglo Malayan plantation house available to hire for corporate functions. Blending rich history with exciting modernity, the National Gallery’s spaces are ideal for hosting conferences, product launches, and cocktail events.
Exciting Team Bonding Adventures
There are several team building options both free and paid in Singapore, depending on your team building needs.
For a breath of fresh air away from the hustle and bustle of the city, organise a light hiking trip through one of the many national parks scattered across the island. Some of the best hiking trails include The Rail Corridor covering 24km of lush natural landscapes; the MacRitchie Reservoir with a HSBC TreeTop Walk, a suspension bridge offering panoramic views 25m above the forest floor; and the Southern Ridges, a 10km stretch combining Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve, offering panoramic views of the harbour and Southern islands.
To enjoy a unique way of sightseeing, book a Vespa sidecar experience for your team and take them on a heritage tour around Singapore accompanied by an experienced guide. Some of the must-sees include the black & white colonial houses that were once residences of the British army, the civic district and the key heritage areas such as Kampong Glam, Little India, and Chinatown covered in the Singapore In a Nutshell tour.
For a more fun and competitive team bonding experience with some sightseeing along the way, book the Heritage Race programme. In the race, participants will be assigned to teams for a hunt around Singapore’s heritage sites, with eight different trails to choose from. With a challenging array of photo hunt stations and activity stations related to Singapore’s colourful history, teams are expected to complete special station activities planned for that specific landmark and solve clues to find their next destination.
If you want your team to enjoy a truly unique team-building experience, book a dragon boat racing session for adrenaline-pumping fun. Dragon boating is a watercraft dating back 2000 years to Southern China. It began as a modern international sport in Hong Kong in 1976 and was introduced to Singapore in 1978 when Hong Kong invited Singapore to participate in their annual dragon boat races. It’s now a part of Singapore Chinese culture.
Conclusion
Despite Covid restrictions, Singapore is still one of the best countries for corporate events as the Singapore Tourism Board has taken reasonable safety measures for MICE events to ensure the health and safety of business travellers. The MICE-friendly offerings from hotels make event planning a breeze while the fun adventures business travellers can go on will be eye-opening experiences of Singapore’s diversity.