Sudden change of Venue for 2013 Aquarama

[Harlequinmania]

Extracted from Aquarama facebook that there is going to be a change of venue for this year.

Announcing NEW venue for AQUARAMA and PET ASIA 2013 exhibitions

SINGAPORE, March 5, 2013 – Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, home to Aquarama, Asia’s biggest international ornamental fish, invertebrates, plants and accessories exhibition for several years now, has been undergoing a major renovation and modernization programme since May 2012. We have been recently informed by Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre that the expected completion of the renovation project has been delayed.
In view of this development, UBM Asia has successfully secured a new venue for Aquarama 2013 and South East Asia’s first international Pet & Accessories trade show, Pet Asia 2013. The two co-located shows will span an area of 8,310 sqm and house some 200 vendors from all over the world.
We are delighted to announce that Aquarama 2013 and Pet Asia 2013 will be held at Halls B and C of the expo and convention centre at the Marina Bay Sands. The Sands Expo and Convention Center is Singapore's largest exhibition and meeting venue, featuring the island's largest hotel. At more than 120,000 square meters, the Sands Expo and Convention Center is the largest and most versatile exhibition and meeting venue in Singapore.
“The exhibition dates for the Aquarama 2013 and Pet Asia 2013 will go on as planned from May 30 to June 2, 2013 as with all other existing arrangements we have in place for our exhibitors” according to Aquarama and Pet Asia Project Manager, Jennifer Lee. “We are excited by the many possibilities that the Sands Expo and Convention Centre has to offer and will work towards making this year’s shows memorable and successful for our exhibitors, as well as our trade and public visitors. We look forward to seeing you there!”

[Gouldian]

Wa, MBS very atas for me. Parking plus entry fee will make me think twice liao. Hmmmm....

[Guest]

Wa, MBS very atas for me. Parking plus entry fee will make me think twice liao. Hmmmm....

Ya.. the car parking rates is like 2.00 - 4.00 per hour I think?

Maybe good fengshi for those visiting the casino at the same time

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[Hon]

Wow.. Great news. Cross a road and I reach Aquarama liao.

[dnsfpl]

go on 30 may lor

http://www.marinabaysands.com/Company-Information/Complimentary-Parking/

[Guest]

The first day is usually reserve for Trade visitor , so we cant really take advantage of the free parking.

[dnsfpl]

alamak looks like will give this aquarama a miss

[Gouldian]

Hopefully this year exhibitors will have something interesting for hobbyists to consider going.

http://aquarama.com.sg/exhibition/list-of-exhibitors

[Bulldozer]

Will give it a miss due killer parking charges ... Sigh.

[spkentchai]

Park at Wilson parking. More reasonable or car pool. I have 4 seats

[dnsfpl]

Ya.. the car parking rates is like 2.00 - 4.00 per hour I think?

Maybe good fengshi for those visiting the casino at the same time

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1st hour $6, sub 30 mins $1

if go aquarama 3 hours = $10

this year IT show also at MBS

[Kakani]

Park at Wilson parking. More reasonable or car pool. I have 4 seats

Good Idea, please reserved 1 seat for me

[spkentchai]

Park at Wilson parking. More reasonable or car pool. I have 4 seats

Good Idea, please reserved 1 seat for me

Onz

[sanhas]

How come the organizer never opt for Singapore expo? Probably mbs offer a cheaper package. Hopefully the organizer can entice us with some attractions.

[Hon]

Park somewhere and take MRT in lah.

[thomas_lim]

Ya.. Can park at Millenia walk. If wife/GF are not keen on the show and let her shop till she drop will you take a train down to MBS which is along the same line.

[kaykay]

Park at Wilson parking. More reasonable or car pool. I have 4 seats

+1.. Wilson parking rates at 3cts per min on Sundays. Leisurely stroll along the waterfront to get to MBS takes a couple of mins only.

[Venezia]

Traders MAY be able to park for a small fee/free at the MBS Valet carpark, just show your trader's pass when claiming your car. It was like this at the SGF2012.

Traders need to check with event organisers about this arrangement.

[seanhorsay]

If my schedule allow.. Tink wil stil go ther 2 hav a eye opener, since its not a every yr event. So wun 1 2 miz it ba..

[LittleBurger]

Tat period is School holidays. Parking not easy to find. Wonder the entrance fee will go up.

[sherman]

Better take train

[yellowtang]

Take bus or train very easy lah. I do it everyday.

Sunday parking at MBFC not ex.

Mike.

[Gouldian]

For me, I will check on the Exhibitors' List before I go.

Don't want to waste the efforts of going there to see some pathetic displays of the usual stuffs.

[Harlequinmania]

For me, I will check on the Exhibitors' List before I go.

Don't want to waste the efforts of going there to see some pathetic displays of the usual stuffs.

The exhibitors list is out ;

http://aquarama.com.sg/pdf/floorplan.pdf

Look rather small this year. Only 3 shop participating from marine.

[cool guy]

Cmon guys... Tis is 1 in every 2yrs event. $10-$20 parking does not make us poorer rite. We must show our support if we wan to c our reefing community grows... Hope to c more reefer come n join in e competition tank.