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THIS PHOTO: A rendering of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, due to open in 2009 BELOW: A rendering of Resorts World at Sentosa, due to open in 2010, with six hotels and 1,800 rooms for the Sabah and Sarawak regions of the country, and it’s likely that these areas will also be promoted in the U.S. as offering unique cultural and ecotourism experiences. A Pair of Integrated Resorts During ITB Asia, there was a pair of integrated resort projects that came up in conversation time and again—one was Marina Bay Sands and the other was Resorts World at Sentosa. Marina Bay Sands (www.marinabaysands. com) is a huge waterfront project that is getting big buzz, with many predicting it will have a transformative effect on Singapore’s tourism profile. The property comprises meeting space, hotels, shops, restaurants and a casino, as well as architectural flourishes that will likely become iconic emblems of Singapore’s skyline. These include a rooftop Sky Park that will lie atop the project’s three hotel towers. Imagine a park complete with greenery, swimming pools and restaurants 57 stories high. The Sky Park will have both a public area and an area limited to hotel and restaurant guests. “The towers will top out next year and we’ll open by the end of 2009,” says George Tanasijevich, vice president Singapore development, general manager, Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Marina Bay Sands is poised to capture a big chunk of the groups and conventions market and its Expo & Convention Centre will total nearly 1.3 million square feet with approximately 2,000 exhibition booths and 200 meeting rooms. “We’re trying to bring something new to this market in the sense of an integrated resort,” says Tanasijevich. “We wanted to build in Singapore because it’s clean and orderly and runs well. It’s all of that, but it’s an exciting destination as well.” It’s a huge project and at one time during the construction, Marina Bay Sands was using 50 percent of the cranes in Singapore. “It’s a singledevelopment phase of production—we won’t stop until we’re finished,” says Tanasijevich. The project will have three hotels with more than 2,600 rooms and suites. “Because of the curvature of the towers, you don’t get a cookiecutter situation,” says Tanasijevich. “There will be a contemporary feel to the rooms, with sea views and views from balconies.” Marina Bay Sands will also have an ArtScience Museum with a lotus-inspired design. It’s a truly unique architectural achievement and will make a great addition to Singapore’s efforts to bring a more playful aspect to the city. “Marina Bay Sands will be pitched to the higher end of the market, with high-end retail and posh rooms,” says Tanasijevich. “We’ll be focusing in the North American market, plus Australia, the Middle East, Thailand and other important markets in Asia.” Singapore’s Sentosa Island is only minutes away from the city and is seamlessly accessed via a causeway. The island—which is popular with visitors and locals—has a 1.2-mile beach and a number of attractions, including two golf courses. The bigest buzz on Sentosa is all about the Resorts World at Sentosa (www. rwsentosa.com) project, which will cover 121 acres of the 1,235-acre island. When it opens in early 2010, Resorts World at Sentosa will dominate Singapore’s leisure offerings, and will be especially appealing for families, offering a combination of theme parks, hotels, casino gaming, a spa and an assortment of shops and dining venues. “Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World at Sentosa are both integrated resorts,” says Robin Goh, assistant vice president of communications, Resorts World at Sentosa. “The difference between them is Marina Bay Sands is a MICE hotel, while Resorts World at Sentosa is a family destination and attraction that is without paralCONTINUED ON PAGE 32 November 24, 2008 TravelAgent | 31 http://www.marinabaysands.com http://www.marinabaysands.com http://www.rwsentosa.com http://www.rwsentosa.com

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