Marina Bay Sands, Resorts World Sentosa change Singapore's tourism landscape Editor’s note This is the second in a three-part series on growing competition in Asia to develop integrated resorts and advice for Korea to boost its tourism industry. – ED A tour bus passes by Marina Bay Sands in Singapore in this undated photo. Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board By Lee Hae-rin SINGAPORE — Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is an iconic integrated resort in Singapore, known for its striking architecture and luxurious amenities.
The resort, which opened in 2010, is a centerpiece of the city-state’s metropolitan skyline, consisting of three 55-story towers topped by a massive sky park, known as the Sands SkyPark. This rooftop area, perhaps the most famous feature of the resort, offers a 360-degree view of Singapore’s cityscape and the surrounding Marina Bay. It also features an infinity pool, one of the highest in the world.
Marina Bay Sands' infinity pool / Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board Located in the heart of the city's business and finance hub, the integrated resort is also home to a convention center which hosts major business events throughout the whole year, a luxury hotel, a shopping mall featuring high-end brands, multiple fine dining options, theaters that host Broadway musicals and other performances, and the ArtScience Museum known for its lotus-like shape. All these features are what come into travelers' minds when they think of trips to Singapore, either for leisure.