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Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel is honoured to have clinched four awards

over the weekend.

Singapore, 10 May 2018 – It was a fruitful weekend for the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

with a total win of four awards. The hotel is honoured to have clinched the following four

awards which include Best Convention Hotel, Best Luxury Hotel Singapore and International

Five Star Hotel titles at the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards organised by International Property Media

as well as The Digital Learning Transformation Award at the May Day 2018 Award Ceremony by

The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC).

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“Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel is delighted to have achieved four prestigious awards over

the weekend. It is heartening to receive the recognition and see the team’s dedication in

bringing the Bespoke Service; Inspired Experience to life for both our guests and colleagues.”

said General Manager, Mr Cheong Hai Poh.

Best Convention Hotel, Best Luxury Hotel Singapore and International Five Star Hotel titles at

the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards presented by International Property Media

The Asia Pacific Hotel Awards are judged by an independent panel of 80 industry experts.

Judging focuses on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to

sustainability. This year, the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards Ceremony 2018-2019 was held in

Bangkok.

Hotel Manager, Mr Terence Ng represented the hotel to receive the Best Convention Hotel,

Best Luxury Hotel Singapore and International Five Star Hotel titles with the support of the

team back home.





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Situated along the banks of the picturesque Singapore River with 550 guest rooms, 24 serviced

suites, 33 versatile meeting rooms and 3 dining outlets, the hotel is the preferred destination

for meetings and conferences. In addition to offering one of the best conference facilities,

guests can also be assured that with the dedication and attentiveness of our team, each event

held at the hotel will be a tailored and memorable experience.

The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) May Day Award 2018- Digital Learning

Transformation Award

At this year’s May Day Awards, NTUC recognised awardees who have strengthened labour-

management relations, helped working people stay relevant in today’s workforce and joined

hands with the Labour Movement to be representative of all working people.

Director of Human Resources, Ms Linda Ong received the Digital Learning Transformation

Award on behalf of Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. The Digital Learning Transformation





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Award is a new award conferred this year to recognise breakthrough initiatives in transforming

employees’ learning experience.

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel is recognised for being one of the 32 knowledge partners

who contributed to the content of the ULeap (Learning Enabled Through Active Participation)

mobile application, an initiative by e2i (Employment and Employability Institute), to bring a new

way of learning to workers through bite-size modules and crowdsourced discussions. This

means that employees of the hotel can benefit from this mobile application with the

convenience of learning anytime and anywhere.

About Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore

Overlooking the historic Singapore River, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore is a

premier deluxe conference hotel where luxurious elegance and contemporary style go hand in

hand. It is ideally located near the Central Business District and the waterfront precincts of

Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.





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With 550 guest rooms and 24 serviced suites, the hotel is one of the largest conference

accommodation hotels in Singapore. Each guest room is equipped with business-enabling

conveniences that is optimal for both business and leisure travellers. The Bayview guest rooms

and Executive Club Lounge offers a stunning view of the Singapore skyline.

With 33 versatile meeting rooms covering an impressive 850 square metres, the Waterfront

Conference Centre truly offers an unparalleled choice of naturally lighted meeting rooms within

one of the best designed conference venues in the region. With state-of-the-art meeting aids





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including high-speed internet access, built-in projectors, motorised screens, video-conferencing

equipment, intelligent lighting and sound systems for special effects, the Waterfront

Conference Centre is fully equipped to meet your most challenging demands. Being the choice

conference venue of many multi-national corporations and professional organisations, expect

nothing less than the highest standard of excellence and personalised service to guests,

delegates and organisers from our dedicated team.

At the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Executive Chef, David Toh always surprise guests

with a lavish gastronomic experience. The hotel lobby houses an integrated dining destination

encompassing Food Capital, an interactive buffet restaurant, Grissini, a contemporary Italian

grill and Tempo, a dynamic bar. Offering a multi-sensory dining experience, the interactive

buffet restaurant, Food Capital offers cuisines from around the world and theatrical show

kitchens. Vibrant flavours come together in a kaleidoscope of tastes that pay homage to well-

loved original recipes. Grissini is a contemporary Italian grill restaurant specialising in premium

meats and seafood prepared in a unique oven which combines a grill and oven in one, along

with pastas, pizzas and classic favourites with a twist. Tempo bar is ideal for pre-dinner drinks

and post dinner revelry. Be enthralled by curious concoctions crafted right before you.





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The hotel provides a range of fitness facilities to enable you to relax and stay fit. Stay in shape

at our 24-hour gymnasium, have a leisurely swim in the pool or soothe your muscles in the

outdoor jacuzzi.

The hotel is just minutes away from many entertainment and dining locations such as

Robertson Quay, Chinatown, Orchard Road and is in close proximity to the Central Business

District (CBD). Hotel guests can travel conveniently by bus, taxi, MRT or the complimentary

shuttle bus service. For a memorable experience, take a trip to key entertainment locations by

boat or stroll along the scenic riverfront.





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Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel believes in giving back to society and is actively involved in

Corporate Social Responsibility projects. The hotel team frequently organises art therapy

classes at the Singapore Red Cross Home for the Disabled, a residential home for those with

multiple disabilities. For this project, employees find time off their busy work schedule to

volunteer and bring joy to the residents by completing paintings together. The completed

paintings are then auctioned off and proceeds will go to Singapore Red Cross Home for the

Disabled to improve the lives of residents.





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As one of the first hotels in Singapore to pledge support for Climate Action, Grand Copthorne

Waterfront will once again be an environmental crusader. In addition to encouraging guests to

reuse linen and towels and not buying overharvested or endangered seafood among other eco-

friendly actions, the hotel is encouraging employees to play a part in saving the environment by

carpooling. Teaming up with Ryde, a Singapore carpooling platform, Grand Copthorne

Waterfront and its sister hotels under Millennium Hotels and Resorts hope to reduce the

number of cars on the road. Fewer cars on the road means less carbon emission for the

environment.

Awards and accolades include Best Convention Hotel, Best Luxury Hotel, Singapore 2018-2018

and International Five Star Hotel 2018-2019 and 2017-2018 by International Hotel Awards,

NTUC May Day Award 2018- Digital Learning Transformation Award, Grand Luxury Hotel of the

Year 2017 by Luxury Travel Guide, Singapore's Leading Conference Hotel 2015 by World Travel

Awards, Her World Brides Venue Awards 2017, Blissful Brides Editor's Choice Preferred

Banquet Venues Winner 2017, Wine & Dine Singapore’s Top Restaurants 2017/2018, Wine

Spectator’s 2017 Award of Excellence for Grissini Restaurant, SHA Excellent Service Award

2017, BCA Green Mark Platinum (2015-2018) and PUB Water Efficient Building Gold Award

2014-2017.





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About Millennium & Copthorne International

Millennium & Copthorne International Limited, a subsidiary of Millennium Hotels and Resorts,

operates and manages a portfolio of over 20 properties across Asia. The dynamic hospitality

group has an outstanding reputation for excellence, with a commitment to guests that extends

across seven distinct global brands - Grand Millennium, Millennium, Grand Copthorne,

Copthorne, Kingsgate, M Hotel and Studio M. Founded on the philosophy of genuine

hospitality, Millennium Hotels and Resorts takes pride in exceeding the needs of business and

leisure travellers. The strategic locality of its properties in gateway cities across the Asia-Pacific,

Europe, Middle East and North America makes Millennium Hotels and Resorts the perfect

address to conduct your business or indulge yourself while on holiday.

Visit our global website at www.millenniumhotels.com.

For more information, please contact:

Gilbert Ong

Cluster Assistant Director of Marketing Communications

Tel: (65) 6233 1004

Mobile: (65) 8183 3486

Email: [email protected]

Lee Ji Cheng

Assistant Manager of Marketing Communications

Tel: (65) 6233 1005

Mobile: (65) 8161 1465

Email: [email protected]



http://www.millenniumhotels.com/



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