Hotels & Tourism

Singapore tourism receipts reached a new high in 2011

The figures met the year’s forecast range of S$22 – S$24 billion - but how much was it exactly? Read ››

More Asians, less Brits travelled to Singapore in 2011

International visitor arrivals reached more than 13 million and 76% came from Asia. Read ››

Singapore hotel room revenues up 27.8% to S$2.6b

But which sector was the top performer in terms of RevPAR growth? Read ››

Marriott International names Paul Rushton as Regional Director of MICE Sales Asia Pacific

Appointment of the senior executive is to bolster the company’s aim in boosting its Asian MICE market. Read ››

Resorts World Sentosa’s themed Valentine packages to love

You can either splurge for a luxurious overnight stay at Festive Hotel or go for a pink menu for your partner. Read ››

CDL Hospitality Trusts’ revenue up 13% to S$38m in 4Q11

Studio M Hotel, which was acquired in 2Q11, accounted for approximately S$2.7 million of the group’s revenue increase. Read ››

Arrivals for CDLHT will hold up in 2012, says analyst

Among the cited factors were a larger dependence on Asian travelers and resilient Asian consumption. Read ››

Superbowl Holdings appoints Teo Poh Sim, Agnes as Admin and Operations Manager

She previously worked as Admin Manager of SuperBowl Development Pte Ltd. Read ››

Orchard Hotel Singapore launches “Shop On Us”

The package promises “an ultimate shopping treat” at the renowned Orchard Road. Read ››

Escape with your Valentine at Hotel Fort Canning

The heritage boutique hotel invites you to a discreet sanctuary set amidst the lush greenery of Fort Canning Park. Read ››

Shangri-La Hotel Singapore appoints Manfred Weber as General Manager

Mr. Weber will be responsible for the success of the hotel’s daily operations and special projects. Read ››

Hong Kongers ranked the rudest to tourists in the world

Hong Kongers better lighten up as 60% of passers-by did not offer help to tourists. Read ››

US visitors to Singapore slumped 14% in 3Q11

But overall tourism brought in S$6 billion, up 12% from last year. Read ››

Orchard Road ranked the most attractive avenue in the world

Fine nation approach pays off: most appreciated were the 'flawless cleanliness' of its pavements. Read ››

Bay Hotel Singapore opens at Telok Blangah

The hotel is celebrating the grand opening with promotions till 31 March. Read ››

Will future Singapore tourists splurge or save?

Spending will increase 9% in next two years as they eat, go clubbing and travel outdoors. Read ››

Wego develops ‘popular search’ for Singapore travellers

Singapore is the first country in the world to have introduced a new criterion in the search for travel online. Read ››

Singapore packaged tours losing appeal to Chinese

What is the Singapore Tourism Board doing about it? Marketing will focus less on full-day attraction tours and more on a "fully personalisable itinerary," says the Singapore Tourism Board in a release. Read ››

GuocoLeisure names Timothy James Scoble as CEO of UK unit

He joined the Group in 2006 as CEO of Guoman Hotels and was subsequently appointed as CEO of the Group in Jan. Read ››

GuocoLeisure appoints Premod Thomas as Executive Director

Mr. Thomas will oversee the financial management and operational overview of the Group's businesses. Read ››

GuocoLeisure appoints Clay R. Rumbaoa as Executive Director for Molokai Properties Limited

He had extensive property experience in the Hawaii and on the mainland USA. Read ››

Sharp loss at hotel group Banyan Tree as chief blames Thai floods, bad economy

3,000 cancelled room nights by October for Thailand, booyah! According to a release, the recent flood in Thailand has resulted in cancellations in hotel bookings as well as slower pick-up in forward bookings in Bangkok and Phuket. Read ››

The Island of the Calm

Our contributor visits Palma Mallorca and discovers why it’s a hit destination with royalty, celebrities (and writers) “There are few places on this earth where one could find such complete repose, when tired out by this busy world,” wrote painter-writer Santiago Rusinol, referring to Palma Mallorca (also known as Majorca) in his book “The Island of the Calm”. Read ››

Orchard Hotel Singapore appoints Andrew Tan as general manager

Most recently, Mr Tan was the General Manager of Millennium Gloucester and Millennium Bailey’s Hotel in London. Read ››

Government urges Singaporeans to leave Bangkok immediately

As the growing severity of the floods is endangering the lives of Singaporeans staying in Bangkok. Read ››

Mabuhay Pinoys: Filipinos the second fastest growing tourist visitor nation to Singapore last quarter

Filipino visitors grew 34% as overall arrivals hit 3.2 m for the quarter, but guess which was the fastest growing tourist market ? Read ››

Tourism receipts amount to an amazing S$5b in 2Q11

And guess what countries were the top 5 markets for this quarter? Read ››

Up, up, and away: Airfares in Asia Pac to soar by 3.8% in 2012

But average daily hotel rates in APAC will range from a 1.9% decrease to a 2.1% increase in the first half of 2012. Read ››

Meritus Hotels & Resorts appoints Christoph Szymankski as manager for Mandarin Orchard Singapore

Christoph joins Meritus from his previous capacity as General Manager for Crowne Plaza Hong Kong. Read ››

Pan Pacific Hotels appoints Hans Heijligers as Area VP, Operations – Singapore

He will also helm PARKROYAL on Pickering, the flagship PARKROYAL hotel in Singapore when it opens in 2012. Read ››

Singapore’s hotel investment market amounts to a whopping US$1b in 2011

After China, Singapore has been the most active market this year, accounting for 27% of the total investment volumes. Read ››

Paramount Hotel to be renamed East Village Hotel after S$30M makeover

Far East Hospitality announced that Paramount Hotel will be renamed East Village Hotel, following upgrading and refurbishment works that will cost approximately S$30 million, reports Property Guru. Read ››

Malaysia Targets 2 Million Singaporean MACS Cardholders, Says Ng Yen Yen

Malaysia wants two million Singaporeans to become holders of Malaysia Automated Clearance System cards , said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen. Read ››

Visitor arrivals may have grown 10% to 12.8m in 2011

As tourism receipts for 1Q11 rose 36% to S$4.98b and are expected to surpass last year’s record of S$18.8b. Read ››

Work away from work: How to be a flexible workaholic

Work-Life balance. Many of us yearn for the equilibrium in this arena. Read ››

Is Singapore hospitality heading to a pit stop?

The industry outlook for 2012 appears uncertain as travel demand may be affected by the weak economic environment. Read ››

Japan is Singaporeans’ favorite travel destination

As 33% of Singaporeans will most likely travel to the country in the next two years. Read ››

Singapore tourism defies the odds

UNWTO recently warned a slowdown in the growth of international tourism in the remainder of the year as global uncertainty lingers but SG is poised to back the trend, says Singapore Tourism Board. Read ››

Asia Pac overtakes Europe in hotel rate growth

And Singapore jumps seven places to 23rd place in the list of most expensive cities in the world, owing to a 10% increase in average room rates. Read ››

A Lion’s share: Singapore is most active hotel investment market in Asia Pac

The Lion City accounted for a whopping $1.02b out of the $2.6b transaction volume in the region. Read ››