Hotels & Tourism
Visitor arrivals dip for 2nd straight month in September
Visitor arrivals dip for 2nd straight month in September
Total visitor arrivals from January to September rose by 171% YoY to 10.14 million.
Movies, TV shows influence travel destinations of 8 in 10 Singaporeans
Jeju Island, the filming site of K-drama “Our Blues,” topped Singaporeans’ destination of choice.
Singapore ranks 17th in world’s top sustainable destinations list
It moved up 18 places in the ranking.
SG ranks 17th in world’s top sustainable destinations list
It moved up 18 places in the ranking.
Accor opens five new properties across Asia
The hotel group has introduced over 20 brand-new properties across Asia so far in 2023.
Singapore hotel average rates to rise by 7.5% in 2024
As a regional hub for business and tourism, demand growth for SG hotels will continue to increase.
Changi Airport extends contract with Shilla Travel Retail until 2028
The extension covers 22 outlets across Changi Airport's terminals.
Singapore hotel rates dip in August
The ARR was up 13.6% YoY.
Flight demand soars in Singapore due to Coldplay and Taylor Swift concerts
The total searches to SG went up by 18% on average.
SATS opens Premier Check-in Lounge in Changi Airport Terminal 2
The new check-in lounge can accommodate up to 20 passengers.
Hospitality REITs to get a boost from the normalisation of leisure and business travel
The travel and tourism sector is expected to grow at a 10-year CAGR of 5% to US$15.5t in 2033.
Chart of the Day: Visitor arrivals to SG edged down to 1.31 million in August
Overnight visitors declined by 1.06 million on a yearly basis.
Singapore floats plans for new businesses in river precinct
The precinct’s placemaker aims to boost footfall with more immersive activities for all.
Here are the top 5 concerns of Singaporean travelers
Most Singaporeans are concerned with data and privacy.
Increase interest in travel boosts Singapore hotel rates as Grand Prix weekend arrives
Aside from the Grand Prix, tourists also come for Singapore-only experiences.
Hotel room rates for the Singapore Grand Prix shoot up to $880
Compared to 2022, room rates have risen by 27%.
Singaporeans unveil 3 considerations when selecting digital travel platforms
Six in 10 will compare prices on different platforms before booking accommodation.
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