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WHERE TO GO
Have no idea of where to visit for your incentive programme? Fear not as we have a list of places we cannot wait to recommend to you!
JAPAN
Japan has a longstanding history dated back to year 1300. The most unique thing about Japan is the immensely rich culture the country has. The traditional Japanese artist-entertainers, also commonly known as the Geisha, together with Samurais have many interesting myths not to be missed. The Japanese tea ceremony is a very formal ritual that requires exacting steps. The traditional Japanese clothing, kimono, can take up to 2 hours to dress as there can be as many as 16 layers. The spectacular view of blossoming cherry trees, which are also well-known as the sakura, can only be found in Japan. A trip to Japan to learn more about the intriguing culture is definitely worth it!
The 10 great facts about Japan
- Intriguing culture with centuries-old artistic traditions
- Enormous variety of unique sites for events
- Great for shopping
- Japanese are well-known for being courteous and considerate to others
- One of the safest and healthiest country
- World-leading transportation network
- Advanced in information technology
- Abundance of tasty food
- Innovative and influential (eg: gaming, anime, karaoke)
- Over a hundred different varieties of cherry trees (sakura)
Tokyo
General Information
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and it has a population of approximately 12.64 million, making the city one of the most populous cities in the world. Travelling to the city is convenient as many international airlines provide direct flights to the city’s airport, Narita International Airport. Japanese is the official language in the city. However, English is spoken and can be understood by Japanese to a certain extent. The best time to visit Japan is April and May, when it is spring where the weather is cool and most fruit trees and flowers bloom.
Attractions
Fairytale land
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneysea are ranked in the Top 10 by Forbes Traveler for the most visited tourist attractions. Visitors can experience a short get-away from reality and immerse themselves in the land of fairytales, where characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and the like spring to life.
Kimono Experience
The traditional garment, commonly known as the Kimono is worn by the Japanese on special occasions. If guests are keen to have a function dress up in a Kimono, special request and connections are required. At Spinergy DMC, we have the experience to help you fulfill your dream of dressing up in a Kimono for an exceptional event.
Japanese garden
The traditional Japanese garden, Happo-En has almost 400 years of history. In spring, visitors can witness the blooming of various trees and flowers. There are 14 versatile banquet halls set amid the lush greenery garden where guests can hold private functions. The largest hall, Jour can be arranged to welcome a maximum capacity of 800 guests. If you plan to hold functions such as a gala dinner, you may want to consider having it at one of the banquet halls in Happo-En, where the surrounding is nothing but beautiful landscapes.
Shopping, entertainment and food
Apart from sightseeing, Tokyo is also great for shopping as well as for entertainment and food. The city has many shopping areas ranging from Ginza where famous high-end shops are located, to Akihabara where all sorts of electronics can be found. Tokyo also has hot nightspots for entertainments where people can sit down and relax. There are many excellent restaurants around the city where people can enjoy fresh and tasty cuisines.
If you plan to have events in Tokyo, you can rely on us to come up with unique activities - even if it requires special requests and connections.
SINGAPORE
Singapore may not have a culture as rich as the other countries, however, it is the multi-cultural aspect that makes the country different from most nations. The majority racial groups, namely the Chinese, Malays and Indians, each have its own unique beliefs, traditions and rituals. Yet, these dissimilar beliefs, traditions and rituals did not prevent the different ethnic groups from co-existing in harmony. A country with such different cultures is definitely a place you would not want to miss!
The 10 great facts about Singapore
- Wide variety of food
- Politically safe and stable
- Good physical infrastructure
- Strategic location in Southeast Asia
- English spoken widely – ease of doing business as well as for leisure
- Shopping paradise
- Vibrant nightlife
- One of the best cities for MICE events
- Singapore Changi Airport rated one of the best airports in the world
- Rated one of the best cities to do business
General Information
Singapore is a multi-racial country, with Chinese, Malays and Indians occupying the major ethnic groups. The language commonly used in Singapore is English. However mother tongues such as Mandarin, Malay and Tamil are also spoken fairly regularly in the country. The country’s population is approximately 4.7 million. Singapore Changi Airport is the only international airport in the country. It currently has 44 passenger terminals, including a budget terminal. The airport is rated as one of the best international airports by international travel magazines. The national carrier of Singapore is Singapore Airlines. This national carrier travels to about 102 destinations in 42 countries. The best time to visit Singapore is end of May to July when the great Singapore sales are on!
Attractions
Although Singapore is a small country, the nation has a number of attractions that are worth exploring. Some attractions are cited as one of the best by Forbes.
Feeling hot? Go for a splash
Wild wild wet is Singapore’s only water theme park. This water theme park was awarded the 2004 World Water Park Association Innovation Award. The signature water ride in Wild wild wet is Ular-lah, where you get a chance to glide through sharp turns and brave through rapids. If you feel that Singapore’s weather is too hot, and would like to dip yourself into water, why not head for Wild wild wet for a series of plunge and splash?
Walking with animals
The Singapore Zoo is one of the few in the world that has open concept. Animals in Singapore zoo are kept in large landscaped enclosures, instead of cages. Dangerous animals such as leopards and jaguars are kept behind glass enclosures to ensure the safety of visitors. At the Singapore zoo, you can even come face to face with animals like polar bears and lions at the viewing galleries.
If spending an entire day with animals at the zoo is not enough for you, you can always walk over to the night safari. The night safari gives visitors a chance to walk through the night in a tropical jungle, exploring wildlife. If you do visit the night safari, be sure to jump onto the tram and go up-close to the wandering deer!
If spending an entire day with animals at the zoo is not enough for you, you can always walk over to the night safari. The night safari gives visitors a chance to walk through the night in a tropical jungle, exploring wildlife. If you do visit the night safari, be sure to jump onto the tram and go up-close to the wandering deer!
Away from the hustle and bustle of city life
If you want a short getaway from the busy Singapore city, Sentosa is the place to go for some tranquility. The island is perfect for vacation as there are many activities that one can enjoy. For people who are active, they can ride bicycle and luge, play mini golf and flying trapeze, or simply go for a nature walk. For those who are less adventurous, there are many attractions such as the Underwater World, Dolphin lagoon, Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom, Merlion walk and beautiful manmade beaches. At Sentosa, you can even enjoy a nice great spa that helps you relax!
Nightlife –dining, shopping & entertainment
There are things to do even when night falls in Singapore. If you are feeling hungry, you can always head down to one of the many 24-hour eateries. The most common type of foods you can expect from general eating places is Chinese, Indian, Malay and Western food. At times, Thai, Japanese and Korean food are also available in some eateries.
Other than indulging yourself in food, you can also shop in Singapore until late at night. Shopping malls usually close at 10pm; however, certain participating shopping malls stay open until 11pm every Saturday. The only 24-hour shopping mall in Singapore where you can shop till dawn is Mustafa Centre, in Little India.
If you are not interested in splurging your money on shopping, there are many popular nightspots whereby you can drink and chill the night away.
If you are not interested in splurging your money on shopping, there are many popular nightspots whereby you can drink and chill the night away.