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A virtual travel guide to Singapura; the Malay name for “Lion City”. The city-state in Southeast Asia consists of the island of Singapore and about 54 smaller islands. The main island is linked by a causeway to Johor Baru on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.

The former British colonial trading post since its independency in 1965, is officially the Republic of Singapore.

Singapore occupies an area of 718 km², compared, it is the smallest state in Southeast Asia, slightly larger then one fourth of Luxembourg or also slightly larger than 3.5 times the size of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC.

The city state has a population of 5.6 million people, and a resident population of 3.9 million (in 2016). Official languages are English (language of administration), Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. Singapore is famous for being a global financial center, a shopping paradise, and as a spot for a variety of activities, dining and entertainment.

Excellent global connectivity

The number of visitors to Singapore reached 6.3 million in 2022, exceeding the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) forecast of between 4 million and 6 million. In terms of connectivity and route network, Changi Airport is currently served by more than 80 airlines flying to some 130 cities globally.

All travellers are required to complete and submit the Singapore Arrival Card before arriving in Singapore. You can submit your arrival card information 3 days prior to your date of arrival (including the date of arrival) in Singapore.
Please note this is NOT a visa. To check if you require a visa please click on the link below.

Please check on this website if you require a Visa to enter Singapore.

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Transportation

It is recommended to take a taxi from the airport instead of Grab or other ride-hailing services, as the cost is almost double.

Taxis are always readily available at the airport, and the ride to Grand Copthorne Waterfront is convenient.
Just walk out of the immigration to the Taxi Stand less than 10 mins walk depending on which terminal.

Estimate cost
For a taxi from the airport to the hotel before midnight and after 6am – estimate cost is about SGD25 including surcharges.
For a taxi from the airport to hotel between midnight to 6am estimate cost about SGD40 including surcharges.

    For a taxi from the hotel to airport before midnight and after 6am – estimate cost is about SGD20
For a taxi from the hotel to airport between midnight to 6am estimate cost about SGD35 including surcharges.

Transportation within the city is convenient, efficient, hassle-free and inexpensive.

Many public signages are expressed in English; thus, visitors can easily explore and navigate the city, even on their own. Singapore’s public transport system offers an efficient and inexpensive means of getting around for travel between venues. Our iconic landmarks and hottest attractions are also mostly a stone’s throw away from the local stations, making the commute around Singapore convenient. A Singapore Tourist Pass (SGD10) will give you a day of unlimited rides on trains and buses, and almost all the main attractions in Singapore are a short stroll from a station. You can also use your personal credit card to pay for all your rides.

Other factors that make Singapore’s public transport system stand out include the convenience of its electronic services. Singapore has also been praised for having one of the most affordable public transport systems, and making public transport more accessible in Singapore has been the long-term goal. The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system is one of the fastest ways to zip around the city, and most of Singapore’s key attractions are within walking distance from an MRT station. Taxis and buses are also widely available.

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Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

Overlooking the historic Singapore River the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore has 549 bedrooms and is ideally located near the Central Business District and the waterfront precincts of Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.

The Hotel is a 2 minute walk from the Havelock MRT Station and a 3 minute walk to the Great World City MRT Station.

  • The AVG Meeting will be held in the Grand Ballroom 2 on level 4.
  • The IMRP Meeting will be held in the Grand Ballroom 1 on level 4.
  • The parallel sessions will take place in the Grand Ballroom 1 and 2.