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Pacific rim ADVERTISEMENT Suntec Singapore Modern convenience at the heart of a self-contained convention destination 5,200 five-star hotel rooms, more than 300 restaurants, 1,000 retail stores, six museums, and a world-class performing arts center—all within an easy 15-minute walk of the convention center. Suntec Singapore, with a staff of 300, understands how little time meeting planners have and is enthusiastic in helping to create successful events in Singapore. For associations, Suntec Singapore’s dedicated international associations’ team works closely with the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau and other relevant government bodies to provide assistance in the bidding, marketing, and actualization of meetings. For corporate planners, Suntec Singapore offers a comprehensive one-stop service from experienced and dedicated meeting specialists who are able to meet the needs of each individual event. The convention center hosts approximately 1,500 events annually, and its team is no stranger to clients in the North American market. Suntec Singapore has honed an understanding for planners’ specific requirements through hosting events such as the WONCA World Conference 2007, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Conference on Translational Cancer Medicine, the 19th International Nursing Research Congress, the 15th International Conference on Cancer Nursing 2008, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, and the World Effie Festival 2008. Other upcoming events include SIGGRAPH Asia 2008, the First Breakbulk Asia Conference and Exhibition, Alzheimer’s Disease International Conference 2009, Open Mobile Alliance (OMA), and the FDI Annual World Dental Congress Singapore 2009. High Honors In 2008, Suntec Singapore added multiple new awards to its list of accolades: • Best Convention & Exhibition Centre (19th TTG Travel Awards 2008) • Asia’s Leading Conference Centre (World Travel Awards 2008) • Best Convention & Exhibition Centre – Second Place (CEI Industry Awards 2008) • Distinguished Patron of the Arts (National Arts Council) • Partner of Heritage (National Heritage Board) • Gold Medal & First Runner-up Award (Food and Hotel Asia 2008’s Imperial Challenge) The small, yet sparkling garden city of Singapore recently made its mark in the global community after hosting the world’s first Formula One night race. Just north of the equator lies a country equipped with the best of modern infrastructure—a world-class airport, sophisticated financial services, first-class hotels, and a vibrant nightlife. This garden city is a bit of everything, a well-integrated, multiracial destination offering visitors a diverse adventure that takes them from old ethnic quarters to the heart of a world business hub. Home to some 7,000 multinational companies, including the Asia-Pacific headquarters of many Fortune 500 companies, Singapore is bound to make visitors feel right at home. The universal use of English breaks down the language barrier and makes doing business a breeze. Singapore is also widely recognized as one of the world’s safest places. When it comes to convention facilities in Singapore, Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre is second to none. Located in the heart of downtown, it offers direct access to 807,300 square feet of meeting space, DECEMBER 2008 For more information Ong Wee Min, Director, Sales & Client Services +(65) 6825-2313 E-mail: weemin.ong@suntecsingapore.com www.suntecsingapore.com Supplier information at InfoNow on mimegasite.com 52 http://www.suntecsingapore.com http://www.mimegasite.com

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