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Spanning over 700 square metres, the Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 700 guests. The hotel compound also offers a collection of inimitable event spaces to create memorable occasions for guests, including an air-conditioned marquee that seats up to 300 guests and offers the perfect setting for a party under the stars. 1 Farrer Park Station Road, Singapore 217562 T (+65) 6363 0101 E enquiry@onefarrer.com W onefarrer.com W H E R E I D E A S M E E T MAR-APR 2018 33 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM A darkened, industrial-looking space may not be any event planners' dream, but load it up with a virtual reality (VR) set- up and plenty of space for free-roaming fun and you may hit a sweet spot not just with those who'd appreciate gaming. Delegates can make gaming a social team-building e ort with a VR multi-player gaming experience at Zero Latency Singapore. Opened last November, the city's largest VR gaming arena o ers players a choice of three gaming worlds, with game durations ranging from 15 to 50 minutes and up to eight players per session. The facility also has a social lounge bar for groups to enjoy a quick bite and debrief. Corporate packages, which include options for catering and full venue hire, are available for booking. Groups with a more historical agenda in mind can visit the revamped ION Sky, an observation deck perched 218m above Singapore's main shopping district, Orchard Road. While the 360-degree views of Singapore's city skyline certainly don't hurt, the revamp has added a new 11-minute multimedia animation display that will take visitors on a historical journey of Orchard Road before it became a modern shopping destination. Planners can add a custom touch by adding animations and brand labels on the LED screens. Located on the 56th oor of ION Orchard, the venue also features 260 sqm of events space for up to 174 people. A level below ION Sky, groups can dine at Salt Grill & Sky Bar. Options for venue hire of ION Sky are available. High-tech programmatic elements are the main highlight for new venues looking to captivate delegates. Venues get techy Words Naomi Neoh Geared up for a fully-immersive social gaming experience.