The
change became necessary when at the end of last week TFWA was
notified by the new management of the Singapore Suntec Centre that
the major refurbishment and extension of the centre which was
initiated in May last year would not be finished in time for the TFWA
event in May.
Faced
with this serious problem the TFWA team has been working flat out to
resolve the unfortunate situation and, in spite of the very short
time since the news was received, has managed to find an alternative
at the Marina Bay Sands.
The
Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center, is an impressive new
conference, hotel, and entertainment development facing Marina Bay in
central Singapore. The exhibition hall there will accommodate all
confirmed exhibitors, which to date total 235 – an increase of 6%
over the same stage in 2012.
The
conference and workshops programme, as well as the popular One2One
pre-arranged meeting service, will also take place in the Marina Bay
Sands. The social and networking programme will be staged as
originally planned.
Erik
Juul-Mortensen, President TFWA: “we remain committed to stage a
highly successful event in May although it is obvious that, given the
huge complexity of this move, there is still a vast number of issues
to be considered and answers to be given. However, TFWA is relieved
that, despite the last minute change forced upon us by these
extraordinary circumstances, we have been able to secure superb
facilities in central Singapore for TFWA Asia Pacific Conference &
Exhibition for the same dates as originally announced. This means
that participants will be able to conduct their business as usual,
retaining their original hotel and flight arrangements, without
disruption to an already busy calendar.
“We
are acutely aware that a change of venue at such a late stage is very
unsettling and we profoundly regret the inconvenience that this has
and will cause. We will continue addressing all the issues to secure
a smooth transition to the new venue and to do whatever we can to
minimise the inconvenience.”
Pre-registration for
TFWA Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition will open at
www.tfwa.com
on 6th March 2013.
Ends
For further
information please contact
TFWA Press Office –
Kate Teagle Tel: +44 1784 434 666
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