Hotels & Tourism
It’s extended playtime for tourism and hospitality
Analyst says these sectors are enjoying from “Singapore’s draw as a new playground in Asia”. They are said to be expected to hit new highs in 2011.
It’s extended playtime for tourism and hospitality
Analyst says these sectors are enjoying from “Singapore’s draw as a new playground in Asia”. They are said to be expected to hit new highs in 2011.
Steve Wynn “dying” to build casino hotel in Singapore
But the casino gaming tycoon would have to wait till March 2017 because of exclusivity.
Casinos warned about full-scope inspections
Casino Regulatory Authority Chairman Richard Magnus expect casinos to “have by now sorted out any kinks in their operations”.
Swiftrank changes name to TravelShark
The online travel startup sheds old name for much cooler name and gets a mascot, t-shirts, and really pumped employees.
Government blocks sale of Marina Bay Sands mall
Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd is not allowed to sell, transfer or dispose of its estate interest in Marina Bay Sands within the exclusivity period of 10...
Jones Lang LaSalle promotes Mike Batchelor to international director
Batchelor was managing director of JLL Hotels, Singapore.
Club Med appoints Heidi Kunkel as CEO East & South Asia and Pacific
Kunkel takes over from Mr Olivier Horps, former Managing Director, Asia Pacific, who was nominated CEO Greater China.
Millennium & Copthorne International appoints Lim Boon Kwee as Senior Vice-President Asia
Prior to joining Millennium & Copthorne International Limited, he was with the New World Hospitality Group in Shanghai, China.
Poor Expats: Singapore tops Hong Kong as 3rd most expensive country in Asia for foreigners
Goods and services commonly purchased by expats now cost almost 3% more in Singapore than in Hong Kong, and it's all because of strong currency, says...
Mall at Marina Bay Sands may be sold as early as 2013
The potential sale could be worth as much as $4 billion.
Tourism Receipts pegged at S$5bln for the first quarter
Of all the components, Sightseeing & Entertainment (including Gaming) posted the highest growth of 321%.
Singapore just 100,000 visitors short of being Asia’s most visited city
Guess which Asian city brought in 11.5 million visitors last year?
Travel ad that says 'Singaporeans drink recycled sewage water' generates outrage
"It is insulting!" said a number of Singaporeans over ZUJI's latest advertisement which says “In this dot, citizens drink recycled sewage water”.
RWS completes structure of its 5th hotel
Expected to open in 2012, the seven-storey Equarius Hotel will offer 172 guestrooms.
Travel Malaysia 2011 offers packages for Singaporeans
The two-day Travel Malaysia 2011 fair is offering comprehensive tourism packages for Singaporeans who want to explore Malaysia.
Singapore lifts travel advisory against Japan
Singapore's Foreign Ministry lifted its advisory to Singaporeans against non-essential travel to Japan that was issued in March this year.
InterContinental Hotels Group operating profit surge 23% in 1Q11
First quarter global RevPAR grew 6.9%, including rate growth of 1.9%, said IHG.
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