Joanna James
Singapore is one of the premier business destinations in Southeast Asia, and corporate travellers are increasingly making frequent visits to it each year. Here are some tips for business visitors to optimise their stay and time in this vibrant island nation.
Often compared to the London Eye, the Singapore Flyer is the perfect observation hotspot to visit on a business trip to the Lion City. Towering above the surrounding landscape at 165m, it is the tallest observation wheel on the planet. Offering business travellers breathtaking views of the city and its skyline, the Singapore Flyer also allows visitors to enjoy a private meal inside its rotating pods or host corporate events for 200-plus attendees.
As one of Singapore's culturally rich neighbourhoods, Chinatown is not only a great place to explore the island's street food scene but also visit historic landmarks. A trip to Chinatown would not be complete without a tour of the Thian Hock Keng Temple, the Chinese Heritage Centre, and the iconic Buddha Tooth Relic Temple as these are some of Singapore's most popular landmarks. Chinatown is lined with Chinese restaurants and roadside food kiosks, and wining and dining in this area will also be a special treat for Asian food fanatics.
Corporate visitors based at Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore and other similar business hotels will also find that relaxing on Sentosa Island is one of the best things to do in Singapore. As a leisure island offering a variety of amusements, Sentosa features attractions like the S.E.A. Aquarium, Adventure Cove Waterpark, and Universal Studios theme park. These popular sites are just a few examples of the island's many activities. Besides its three stunning beaches, business travellers can unwind at the numerous spas and wellness hubs on Sentosa Island.
Those with a passion for natural wonders and botanical spaces will find a visit to The Gardens By The Bay the perfect antidote to the stressors of business travel. Containing a Cloud Forest, A Flower Dome and its world-renowned Supertrees, this futuristic garden is an immersive and relaxing enclave like no other.
Although the prospect of touring the Singapore Zoo may not appeal to all corporate travellers, there's no denying the popularity of the venue's Night Safari experience. Allowing visitors the chance to enjoy the famed conservation hotspot at night, this unique excursion takes travellers to the nocturnal animal enclosure of the zoo where more than 300 species are found.
Often considered the perfect location to pick up souvenirs and keepsakes during a trip to Singapore, Little India is the beating heart of the island's Indian community. Although mammoth retail compounds such as the Mustafa Centre are the main reason why backpackers and budget travellers head to this region, business travellers will find the street markets in Little India equally enchanting. Those who are tired of business brunches and buffet meals will also find an array of Indian restaurants serving up piping hot Biryani meals at all hours of the day and night.
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