MICE

Suntec Reit flags near-term pressure on convention business as bookings slow in wake of Iran war

Wait-and-see stance and cautious spending slow bookings, but pipeline remains steady with no cancellations for Suntec and other operators

MBS has helped in branding Singapore. The Moshe Safdie-designed integrated resort is a widely recognised landmark of the Republic globally.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Does foreign ownership matter? Marina Bay Sands’ success benefits Singapore greatly

It’s Singapore’s time to shine in drawing premium visitors, as tourism mega hits drive economic growth and create jobs

An artist's impression of the proposed new transport hub, which connects the Greater Southern Waterfront, Brani and Sentosa.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Budget 2026: Phase One of Greater Sentosa Master Plan commences with infrastructure upgrades

As for Orchard Road’s refresh, the government will launch a tender to transform 37 Emerald Hill, where the Singapore Chinese Girls’ School used to sit

Singapore's tourism receipts have already exceeded pre-pandemic levels, reaching S$29.8 billion in 2024 – 7.6% higher than in 2019.
OUTLOOK 2026

Singapore’s 2026 visitor arrivals may fall short of pre-Covid levels, but tourist spending should keep rising: observers

Growth in tourism receipts will be fuelled by Mice visitors, alongside rising demand for wellness, medical services and experiential offerings

Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore's green spaces, sustainable-led food options and eco-forward team activities offer a more considered setting for corporate events.
BRANDED CONTENT

Team bonding, meetings and celebrations: Reset and refocus in this nature-inspired MICE destination

Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore offers companies a refreshing alternative with sustainable and eco-friendly venues, menus and programming that bring teams closer

Hotels such as Pan Pacific Orchard are expected to log higher occupancy and rates in H2.

Singapore luxury hotels poised for rebound following F1, Mice season boost 

This follows a subdued H1 for most hotels, with the exception of Marina Bay Sands

Dezign Format focuses on experiential design in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions sector, and is behind various visual installations in Singapore.

Dezign Format surges over 40% at SGX Catalist trading debut

The design agency’s placement of 32.5 million shares at S$0.20 apiece has brought in S$6.5 million

Adam Piperdy, founder and chief experience officer of Unearthed Productions, reckons that South-east Asia is becoming a more attractive destination for international events.

Unearthed Productions sinks roots into South-east Asia

The events management firm grows from small-scale party host to planting its flag in three cities in region

The analysts say the Orchard redevelopment site owned by HPL is a “strong venue contender” for the new convention centre, noting that the site is occupied by Forum Mall, voco Orchard and HPL House.
BROKERS’ TAKE

‘Compelling yields’: DBS flags opportunity in hotel S-Reits on Mice, concert hub status 

It says there is a short-term opportunity in the hotel sector, naming Reits