Hotels & Tourism
NParks and URA launch design competition for Raffles Place Park revamp
NParks and URA launch design competition for Raffles Place Park revamp
The revamp aligns with broader plans to introduce more mixed-use and inclusive spaces.
Singaporeans rank third globally in overseas travel spending
They spend an average of US$2,966 on overseas travel.
Singapore Tourism Board and Agoda renew pact to boost city tourism
Local attractions will offer discounts and perks on Agoda as part of the partnership.
Mandarin Oriental to sell retail units next to Paris Hotel for €148m
The prospective buyer is Lavender Propco SNC, an entity controlled by Blackstone Europe LLP.
Overcrowding in top attractions affects culture, overall experience: McKinsey
Density and environmental impact present minimal risks.
Amara Holdings names Dawn Teo as chief operating officer
She is an alternate director to the company’s CEO.
Singapore tops non-OIC destinations for Muslim travellers in 2024
Including the OIC destinations, Singapore ranked 9th overall.
Singapore Flyer operator Straco net profit soars 213.3% to $5.022m
The ride was in full operation in 1Q24.
Sentosa Development Corp unveils interactive sustainability showcase
This will be open until December 2024.
Stamford Land's net profit plummets 96.1% YoY to $5.95m in FY24
With net profit contraction, the company proposed a lower EPS of 0.40 cents.
Singapore leads SEA in travel and tourism development index
The city-state scored the highest in infrastructure and services.
6 in 10 Singaporean families embrace AI for travel planning
Popular media also influences their travel choices.
Tourists boost casual apparel and dining spending in Singapore
Spending on luxury apparel and fine dining also rose.
Genting considers UAE integrated casino resort venture
It is seen to leverage the company’s experience in non-gaming offerings.
Singapore tourist arrivals hit lowest record YTD in April
The number of visitors fell to 1.36 million.
Singapore Tourism Board launches Legacy Toolkit for sustainable MICE events
The toolkit is designed to assist stakeholders through the “FIRM” framework.
CDL acquires Hilton Paris Opéra acquisition for $350.2m
Hilton Paris Opéra is CDL's third and largest hotel in Paris.
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