SINGAPORE, February 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore received the ASEAN MICE Venue Award 2026 in the Meeting Room categoryprestigious regional recognition under the ASEAN MICE Site Standard (AMVS). The award recognizes venues that meet the highest standards for business meetings in Southeast Asia and was officially presented at the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards Ceremony during the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) on January 30, 2026 in Cebu, Philippines.
By 2026, only 41 establishments across the ten ASEAN member states have achieved this distinction after undergoing rigorous on-site audits assessing structural quality, soundproofing, equipment, safety standards and service excellence. Grand Copthorne Waterfront is one of only two hotels in Singapore to receive this awardand one of three representatives from Singapore in total, highlighting its leadership in the regional MICE sector and strengthening Singapore’s position as a premier MICE destination.
The ASEAN MICE Venue Award – The Meeting Venue category recognizes venues that meet rigorous standards in facilities, service, security and accessibility. This recognition reflects the hotel’s commitment to quality and seamless meeting experiences.
Commenting on the achievement, Andrew Tan, General Manager of Grand Copthorne Waterfrontsaid: “This ASEAN MICE Venue Award is a strong affirmation of our team’s commitment to delivering exceptional meeting experiences. It reflects the high standards we maintain in our facilities, services and operations, and reinforces our commitment to continually innovate and improve the experience of our customers and partners.
Benedict Ng, Vice President, Operations, Southeast Asia and North Americaadded:
“Being recognized under the ASEAN MICE Venue Standard places Grand Copthorne Waterfront among the most trusted and successful MICE venues in the region. This achievement highlights the strength of our operational excellence and our continued investment in people, infrastructure and technology to support world-class business events.
This distinction follows the hotel’s $40 million renovation completed in late 2023, which significantly improved its MICE capabilities. Featuring 6,200 square meters of meeting and events space, including naturally lit meeting rooms and three pillar-free ballrooms spanning 1,385 square meters; the hotel is well equipped to support hybrid, in-person and virtual events. Overlooking the Singapore River, its venues offer a distinctive setting coupled with cutting-edge technology and world-class audio-visual facilities, reinforcing its role in elevating regional MICE standards and reinforcing Singapore’s position as a leading international MICE hub.
Contact:
Claire Chan, Deputy Director of Marketing Communications
Claire.Chan@millenniumhotels.com
Kok Nee Tsu, Deputy Director of Marketing Communications
neetsu.kok@millenniumhotels.com
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