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July 2011 Feature Resort Meetings - Part Two (Urban Resorts) Resorts are slowing going inland. After international Asian resort brand, Banyan Tree opened its Bangkok property, the likes of other resort brands from the East such as Anantara have going urban. City resorts have are luxury enclaves that have redefi ned the resort experience. The two Integrated Resorts in Singapore provide world class meeting experiences so unique, they have upped the ante of Singapore's proposition as a MICE hub. Events Asia features some of the best urban resort meetings in Asia. By James Chen 8 • Marina Bay Sands Marina Bay Sands is the perfect platform to host hybrid events that allow delegates to meet and interact across various settings and grant them the fl exibility to experience business and leisure all at one place. The Sands Expo and Convention Center offers more than 120,000 square meters of meeting space, across fi ve fl oors of exhibition and convention venues, making it the biggest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) facility in Singapore. Its Grand Ballroom is the largest in Southeast Asia, capable of hosting up to 11,000 delegates. In total, the Sands Expo and Convention Center can accommodate up to 45,000 people. Beyond the Sands Expo and Convention Center, event organisers can opt to book the hospitality suites located at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel for small group meetings. We have 11 Hospitality Suites measuring between 86-93 square meters for groups of between 20-30 persons per suite. Facing Gardens by the Bay, these suites are located at Hotel Tower 1 and 2. They are perfect for clients looking for venues for breakout meetings and cocktail receptions in a cosy and private setting, with natural sunlight streaming into the rooms. Each comes with its own balcony. With 2561 rooms and suites, Marina Bay Sands has become a "must visit" destination, winning the imagination of travelers with iconic attractions such as the Sands SkyPark, the ArtScience Museum, The Lion King musical and the nightly light and water spectacular, Wonder Full.