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March 2011 Plenary @Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

March 2011 Plenary @Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. IEEE-802 Site Inspection Team Report: Paul Nikolich, Dawn Slykhouse, Buzz Rigsbee, Lisa Ronmark, Rick Alfvin. Team Observations. Meeting Space & Network is State of the Art Hotel is amazing but still in start-up mode

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March 2011 Plenary @Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

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  1. March 2011 Plenary @Marina Bay Sands, Singapore IEEE-802 Site Inspection Team Report: Paul Nikolich, Dawn Slykhouse, Buzz Rigsbee,Lisa Ronmark, Rick Alfvin

  2. Team Observations • Meeting Space & Network is State of the Art • Hotel is amazing but still in start-up mode • Many hotel restaurants & shops not open yet • Casino is out-of-sight, not at all obtrusive • Hotel Staff is friendly but inexperienced so far • SkyPark is truly awesome, a must-see for all • Reg fee includes breakfast, lunch, & 2 breaks • Working affordability issues for Hotel rates

  3. Hotel Rate Issues • Contract room rate was SG$375+ (=US$250+) • Economy down 20% and SG$ up 15% vs US$ • At current rates SG$375+ (= US$288.50+tax) • Proposed room rate at SG$325+ (=US$250+) • With early-bird rate SGD$275+ (=US$211.50) for those booking ≥60-days before 3/14/2011 • Will provide additional hotel options for less • No surcharge for booking at additional hotels

  4. Next Steps • Meeting 3-5pm Wednesday to discuss Issues • Will report on MBS proposal response Friday • Will publish full meeting announcement with all rates and Reg fees on or before 12/1/2010 • Will publish web survey to confirm expected attendees, surge factor, and hotel distribution • Will report back to EC on projections & Budget

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