Sands Expo & Convention Centre has launched Thrive at Marina Bay Sands – a holistic suite of intellectual, mental and physical wellness experiences for event organisers and delegates.
A collaboration between Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and BEAMexperience, Thrive comprises Thrive Physically, as well as Thrive Intellectually.
Thrive Physically builds on the integrated resort’s existing Where Mind & Body Connect wellness programme, something already offered by MBS for hotel guests and members of the public. Specifically, three classes – Sound Meditation, Soul Flow and Revitalising Strength – will be available for delegates. Sessions last between 30 to 60 minutes, and can be conducted for 10 or more people at a time.
Meanwhile, Thrive Intellectually offers five types of workshops conducted by certified positive psychology practitioners: Energy Forecasting, Empathy Mapping, Self-Regulating, Harmonious Communication and Sensing Synergy. Sessions last for 90 minutes, and are suitable for groups of 10 to 50 people.
Ong Wee Min, vice president, sales & MICE, Marina Bay Sands, elaborated: “Delegates will be guided to reframe disruptions and develop coping strategies to maintain control of situations, and tap onto the energy forecasting pillars to prevent burnout and optimise productivity in their daily lives.”
This is because the meetings and events industry is also moving towards incorporating an element of wellness during conferences and meetings, Ong noted, where a quick stretch or breath work contributes to a heightened ability to think and function.
He added: “Glimpses of this trend were seen at our wellness booth at PCMA APAC’s The Business of Events in April, where delegates enjoyed neck and shoulder massages and self-guided massage gun therapy, as well as sipped on refreshing detox juices.”
Thrive was unveiled last Thursday as part of MBS’ Synergy of the Senses: A Marina Bay Sands Showcase, a preview of the innovative event experiences that the Sands Expo & Convention Centre can offer. Aside from getting to meet partners such as Gevme and Event Design Collective, guests were treated guests were treated to culinary experiences by Bread Street Kitchen, Spago Dining Room, Wakuda, as well as South-east cuisine by MBS’ culinary team.
