In the sands of success

Marina Bay Sands will kick off 2011 with a series of highly anticipated openings and upcoming events include new trade shows such as Dye + Chem Asia International Expo 2010 and 2012, and Offshore Asia 2011. Other marquee events include Pavilion of Art & Design 2011 (PAD Singapore 2011), which aims to replicate the success of its sister shows PAD Paris and PAD London, both must-sees in the international art diary.

Marina Bay Sands is also the venue of Cruise Shipping Asia 2011 - another new show for Singapore. The fair is organized by UBM Asia, whose parent company is behind the annual Cruise Shipping Miami, the world's largest international trade show for the cruise industry.

Mr. Michael Duck, Senior Vice President of UBM Asia, said: "It has been over 10 years since we last organized a cruise event in Singapore. We firmly believe that the Asian market is now primed for tremendous growth. Marina Bay Sands' under-one-roof concept and waterfront location near the new Cruise Terminal provides the perfect venue for us to return to Singapore to debut this event."

Exhibition organizer IIR Exhibitions has given a vote of confidence by choosing Marina Bay Sands for three events - Hospital Build Asia 2010, Aesthetics Asia 2010 and PSA/HVAC Asia 2010. "Our established life sciences fairs this year are going to be held at Marina Bay Sands. This decision is made after considering the capabilities of Sands Expo and Convention Center, and the after-work leisure options available in this amazing new destination. Marina Bay Sands is a prestigious new venue and one that we think our delegates from all around the world will look forward to," said Mr. Andrew Keable, Divisional Director, Life Sciences, IIR Asia Pacific.