Grand Copthorne Waterfront in Singapore recently completed a top-to-toe facelift costing over S$40 million (US$29.7 million), and is ready to begin a new chapter with refreshed meeting facilities and wellness experiences.
At the forefront of the 30-storey property’s renovations are its 33 versatile function rooms, which include the pillarless 850m2 Grand Ballroom. Spanning over 6,200m2 across three floors, the refreshed event spaces offer an abundance of natural sunlight, and come equipped with cutting-edge technology, including wireless video signal transmission, laser projectors, and 2K to 4K high-resolution LED video walls.
Business events have always been a priority here, stressed the property’s general manager, Andrew Tan, adding that the revamp has helped to open more doors for both local and international clients.
“With the market steadily picking up, we are confident that our spaces will appeal to mid-sized groups for events/conferences that require multiple breakout rooms under the same roof. Most recently, we secured an international conference with a Fortune 500 company, (where we catered for their) conference needs over a week,” he revealed.
When asked for his projections for the region, Tan said: “2024 is shaping up to be a strong year for MICE in Singapore, and we will continue to have steady growth in coming years. Similarly, the Asia-Pacific MICE market is projected to see remarkable growth from US$412.2 billion in 2023 to US$783.6 by 2032 (according to a report from Precedence Research).”
Tan further noted that big events are usually booked six months in advance, but there have been a number of queries with short booking windows between 30 to 90 days. He also highlighted that more customers also want to incorporate wellness as part of their travel plans, which is correlated to the increased demand for plant-based catering during events.
Tan shared: “Merging wellness into MICE will help form stronger connections and we are working to create a line-up of offerings to deliver exceptional experiences.”
As part of its rejuvenation, the hotel will also promote holistic well-being through strategic partnerships. These include yoga sessions movement and mindfulness coach, Brandon Chong; as well as activations at Riverside Terrace with Singapore’s first and biggest alcohol-free bottle shop, Free Spirit.
The reset also involved the revamp of all 573 guestrooms, where each guestroom now boasts filtered water taps, auto power sensor capabilities, wireless mobile charging points, and international travel sockets. Other facilities include a 24-hour gym, swimming pool, tennis court, executive lounge, and four F&B venues.
