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• 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

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

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