MICE delegates in Singapore can also look forward to a wide range of new and exciting experiences centered around sustainability, for example:
Water, Power, and Waste Management by Let’s Go Tour Singapore – In this guided walking tour around Marina Barrage and Gardens by the Bay, participants can learn about Singapore’s journey with water, power, waste management and sustainable energy and how it is reflected in Singapore’s development and architecture today.
Pulau Ubin Island Bike Tour – Visitors will be brought on a guided tour of Pulau Ubin, where they will get to discover the different flora and fauna found on the island and understand the mangrove ecosystem at Chek Jawa Wetlands.
Pulau Ubin Island Bike Tour, cycling on an island with a beautiful mangrove ecosystem
The Green Collective – A homegrown eco-powerhouse comprising over 30 earth-friendly Singaporean brands, this store offers a diverse selection of food, fashion, and fair-trade items. The Green Collective is committed to a philosophy of zero waste and plastic, and the products here—ranging from metal straws to handwoven bags—are all sold without packaging.
In 2023, Singapore will host several sustainability-themed events, including the Asia Climate Forum 2023, Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Spotlight 2023, Ecosperity Week 2023, Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2023, Singapore International Agri-food Week (SIAW) 2023, GREENTECH FESTIVAL 2023, and the upcoming Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Global Conference 2024.
MICE organizers and participants can be assured of the Singapore industry’s commitment to sustainable business events, with various venues introducing sustainability-related meeting packages.
Singapore also welcomes business travellers to experience a convenient, comfortable, and efficient commuting experience thanks to its sustainable mobility options complete with new and exciting experiences when planning their stay in Singapore.
Singapore hotels embrace sustainable designs
Hotels in Singapore have started incorporating sustainable features into their design, with some winning awards for their eco-friendly efforts. Examples include:
PARKROYAL on Pickering – Having secured the coveted title of ‘Asia’s Leading Green Hotel’ for six consecutive years, PARKROYAL on Pickering’s hotel-in-a-garden concept is instantly noticeable through its open exterior areas of lush foliage and mini-waterfalls.
Other eco-friendly features include photo sensors to monitor light levels, harvesting of rain for water usage and removing all single-use plastic from public areas and meeting spaces.
PARKROYAL on Pickering, named Asia’s Leading Green Hotel with eco-friendly concept.