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Jul-Aug 2017 27 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS • MCMAG-ASIA.COM "Bintan Island remains largely untapped," said Alpha Eldiansyah, general manager of Angsana Bintan. "Its size is three times that of Singapore, while its population is only around 300,000. Being close to Singapore, it has become an alternative for MICE organisers who seek authentic local experiences, while conducting their corporate meetings and retreats in a tranquil setting." "The beach and island travel suggests more of a leisure destination. But having meeting facilities and leisure aspects in one destination makes it perfect for corporate travellers to combine team building and incentive elements in one trip, killing two birds with one stone," says Iris Kok, manager marketing communications, Bintan Resorts International. "The Indonesian government is also promoting and marketing Bintan heavily as a convenient and cost- e ective leisure and MICE destination. Itineraries twinning with Singapore remain popular for incentive trips from companies based overseas," agreed Gerald A. Hendrick, vice president business development & hotel operations, Bintan Lagoon Resort. Kok said each property has its own strengths appealing to di erent corporate groups. "Bintan Lagoon Resort is proud of its three-storey meeting and conference centre, The Great Hall, with more than 1,858sqm of space combined. Banyan Tree Bintan has a beautiful meeting room overlooking the South China Sea; Nirwana Gardens o ers a wide array of outdoor activities and programmes perfect for team building and corporate retreats. Sanchaya has a cosy meeting "The Indonesian government is also promoting Bintan heavily as a leisure and MICE destination. Itineraries twinning with Singapore remain popular for incentive trips." GERALD A. HENDRICK, VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & HOTEL OPERATIONS, BINTAN LAGOON RESORT.

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