Singapore: Style and substance.(Shopping centres,hotels,studios in Singapore)(Interview)

The island is famous for its hi-tech industry, but with chic shopping centres and world-class hotels, its C&I offer matches destinations the world over.

Blue sky thinking

Marina Bay Sands

Ideal for large incentive groups, this 2,500-room behemoth is comprised of three distinctive towers crowned by Sky Park, an entertainment complex featuring theatres, shopping outlets and restaurants. The hotel also offers a casino, billed as the world's most expensive standalone gambling property of its kind. For business groups, there are 250 meeting rooms covering 48,000m2, the largest of which can seat 6,000 delegates. The hotel is also set to open the Art Science museum this month.

www.marinabaysands.com

Shopping central

Swissotel The Stamford

Delegates can find Swiss hospitality in an Asian setting at Swissotel The Stamford. Part of the Raffles City shopping mall, the hotel sits atop the City Hall MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) station. It is a five-minute walk away from the Esplanade - Theatres on …