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29 MAR-APR 2019 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM WHAT'S NEW Seated on Singapore's Sentosa Island, lifestyle resort destination Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has refreshed its offerings with a new 'after-hours' experience at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) and a modern fine dining experience, table65. The 'after-dark' experience will bring a splash of glamour and lights, including the first Hollywood-themed parade, performances by local bands and a fireworks display. The Hollywood Dreams Light-Up Parade will feature a procession of 12 illuminated floats along with a cast of more than 100 characters and performers. Also making a grand entrance is RWS' newest fine dining addition, table65, helmed by Dutch chef Richard van Oostenbrugge. Opened last December, the new concept promises a fine dining experience without the formalities. Gourmands will dine at tables that surround the open kitchen, all while enjoying modern European gastronomy with locally sourced ingredients. Recent upgrades to the Resorts World Ballroom include 270-degree wide projection screens that wrap around the ballroom's walls and venue projectors with the widest colour spectrum in the industry. Equarius Hotel's seven banquet rooms have also been refurbished and its ballroom can now seat up to 1,000. EVENT HIGHLIGHT A recent event held at RWS was the International Convention on Quality Control Circles (ICQCC). Annually, ICQCC attracts an average of 1,500 delegates from more than 330 teams across 13 economies. Organiser The Events People Inc Pte Ltd held the event from October 22 to 24, 2018, for a record- breaking turnout of 2,000 delegates. The event, which comprised a main plenary session and a gala evening, utilised USS and the Resorts World Convention Centre. Organisers arranged for the gala buffet dinner at USS to feature its Halloween Horror Nights-themed setup. Additionally, it opened Starbot Café to seat VIP and wheelchair-bound guests. Organisers also customised the lunches and coffee breaks, offering separate buffet lines for the event's large group of Indian vegetarians. "Over the years, we have successfully differentiated ourselves in being able to effectively blend business and leisure in a single destination. RWS will continue to offer attractive alternatives that are much sought after by clients seeking unique experiences." — CHOW KENG HAI, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESORT OPERATIONS, RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA SPACES AT A GLANCE • Total meetings & events space: > 61,000sqm across more than 80 venues • Largest venue: 6,000sqm Resorts World Ballroom • 35 function rooms spanning 8,500sqm • 17 unique indoor venues such as Resorts World Theatre and S.E.A. Aquarium • 28 outdoor event venues, including The Bull Ring and The Coliseum at Hard Rock Hotel Singapore ICQCC attendees posing with Minions at USS. A dessert dish at Resorts World Sentosa's new modern fine-dining restaurant, table65.