Dates
- 51st ITFA Annual Conference: 3rd – 5th September, 2025
- Post Conference Activity: 5th September, 2025
Venue
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
7 Raffles Avenue, Marina Bay, Singapore 039799
Phone: +65 6337 8888
Electronic Arrival Cards
The Electronic Arrival Card is a new e-service provided by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). It enables the electronic submission of arrival information and trip details by foreign visitors, in replacement of paper-based disembarkation/embarkation cards.
To use the service, submit your personal information and trip details via ICA’s website or the SG Arrival Card mobile application, which may be downloaded from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). The e-service is free of charge. For more information on the Electronic Arrival Card, visit www.ica.gov.sg
Airport Transportation
Arrival and departure airport transfers will not be provided by ITFA. Changi airport is situated approximately 22km north east of the conference hotel and the taxi ride will take approximately 20 minutes.The journey to the hotel from the airport costs about SGD30 or EUR22.
Getting around Singapore (public transport)
Travelling within Singapore is easy because of an efficient, reliable and affordable public transportation system.
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION | FARE | HOURS |
Bus | Fares range from SGD1.30 / EUR0.95 to SGD3.30 / EUR2.40 by cash and SGD0.92 / EUR0.70 to SGD2.77 / EUR2 by ez-link card.If the fare is being paid for in cash, an exact fare is required. Check with the bus driver on the correct fare or visit www.mytransport.sg for the fare calculator. For more information, please call the Land Transport Authority at 1800 2255582 (toll-free in Singapore only). | 5.30am to midnight daily. Bus frequencies range from 5 to 30 minutes. |
Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) | Fares range from SGD0.92 / EUR0.70 to SGD2.80 / EUR2. For more information, please approach the Passenger Service Centre at any MRT station or call the Land Transport Authority at 1800 2255582 (toll-free in Singapore only). | 5.30am to 12.30am daily. |
Taxi | A typical taxi ride from the airport to the city centre will cost around SGD30 or EUR22, and vice versa.Taxi fares are always metered and the final amount includes peak hour, toll and other surcharges where applicable. Credit card payment is accepted by most taxis. For more information on surcharges, visit www.lta.gov.sg. | Peak Hours*: 6am to 9.30am, Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays). 6pm to midnight, Monday to Sunday (including Public Holidays). Late Night Hours**: Midnight to 5.59am daily. *25% of meter fare **50% of meter fare |
Private Hire Cars: Grab, Gojek, Ryde, TADA | Prices are dynamic and vary depending on demand. For a typical ride-hailing service like Grab or Gojek, base fares are between SGD2.50 / EUR1.80 and SGD3.40 / EUR2.50, with a per- kilometre rate of SGD0.50 / EUR0.40 to SGD0.80 / EUR0.60. Additional charges apply for multiplestops. | 24/7 |
Currency
The official currency is the Singapore Dollar (SGD). Most foreign currencies are also accepted in major shopping centres and big department stores.
Electricity
The standard voltage in Singapore is 220 to 240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second. The country uses the type G three-pin power plug, similar to the United Kingdom.
Emergency Number for Singapore
Ambulance & Fire: 995 . Police: 999
Time
Singapore Standard Time is UTC/GMT +8 hours.