Joanna James
Singapore, having a strategic geographical location has made the nation a hotspot for business from all over the world. The country is also quite popular as a tourist destination, but the trend here these days seems to be bleisure where visitors get to experience the best of both worlds in Singapore. Here are a few things to read up on before your exciting business trip here.
Definitely on the list as one of the countries with the world's best transport systems, getting around on this island is nothing but easy! Let's begin with the MRT in Singapore. This is one of the fastest ways to get to any destination you need to be and is definitely the best option if you are in a hurry to get to that meeting at a Kitchener Road hotel. You have the option of purchasing tickets or a Singapore Tourist Pass with a pre-paid value. All you have to do is tap in and tap out at the ticket gantries.
Taxis are also an option if you need to get from the mall to your lodging at PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road, Singapore. You can hail a taxi from the stand if you are in the CBD, or else, you could also download very helpful apps like CDG Zip to book a safe ride.
If you have a tourist pass, you could also travel on public buses. This will allow you to experience the city a little more.
Singapore being a culinary gourmet hub, has plenty of high-end restaurants to impress your business partners on your corporate lunches and dinners. You can sink your teeth into some local favourites like suckling pig, dim sum, and delicious double-boiled soups. Si Chuan Dou Hua is quite a popular spot for such occasions. You can also treat your partners to award-winning dishes at Hi Tient Lo.
The locals, expatriates and business travellers in Singapore prefer to work in special work hotspots rather than just from their homes or hotel rooms. To facilitate this, Singapore has seen a rise in co-living and co-working spaces in recent years. A popular option is WeWork, which has branches in 14 locations in Singapore. They've got hot desks, private phone booths, printing stations, staff to serve you and high-speed WiFI to help you stay connected.
Being the business hub that it is, many large-scale business events such as conventions have been organised here. Smaller business events such as a CEO's breakfast can also be set up at hotels in the city. Before selecting your event venue, it is always best to clarify the scale of your event and to whom it caters to.
Respecting the business culture of Singapore goes a long way when doing business with Singaporean partners. If this is your first time, it would be better to read up on the subject. To begin with, keep in mind that the highest-ranking person in the room is given more significance. Small talk can help break the ice if this is your first time meeting your local partner. Also, Singaporeans like to keep things direct and straightforward when it comes to business matters.
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