Hotels & Tourism
Singapore second most expensive city to stay in Asia: report
Singapore second most expensive city to stay in Asia: report
The average rate of a hotel room is $352 (US$260) per night.
What motivates Singaporeans to increase travel spending
The top reason is to see their friends and family.
Singaporeans increase travel spending by $325
Over 42% of Singaporeans polled said they would spend more on travel in 2023.
Tourism leaders unveil 5 keys to creating sustainable travel options
Seven in 10 Singaporeans want more sustainable travelling, according to Booking.com.
FHT’s Singapore portfolio RevPAR grew 76.8% YoY in 9M FY23
The hospitality trust said it exceeded the pre-2020 level by 15.2%.
How much are Singaporeans willing to spend on international travel?
Four in 10 said they would even dip into their savings to fund leisure travel this year.
CLAS seeks acquisition of $530.8m lodging assets in the UK, Dublin, and Jakarta
The proposed acquisition is 1.8% accretive to Distribution per Stapled Security (DPS).
Small steps, big impact: How Singapore embraces sustainable tourism
Experts from Sentosa Development Corporation and Monster Day Tours discuss initiatives and projects promoting sustainable travel in Singapore.
Far East H-Trust NPI up 30.7% to $49m in H1, RevPAR at S$133
Distribution per stapled security or DPS is 1.92 cents for the period
Hotel average room rates were almost unchanged in June
It inched up to $273.85.
Singaporeans keen to invest in travel despite high living costs
Singaporean Gen Z’s travel to mentally recharge and alleviate stress.
Heads up Singapore citizens: 15-day visa-free policy in China to resume
It takes effect on 26 July.
Ascott, GSTC ink deal to jointly train hospitality professionals on sustainability
The parties will facilitate over 700 hours of training in the last quarter of 2023.
Changi Airport’s passenger traffic crosses 5 million for the first in three years
The June 2023 record is 88% of the June 2019 level.
Singapore knocks off Japan as world’s most powerful passport
Citizens of the Lion City can visit 192 destinations visa-free.
‘Notice of arrest’ issued against HPL’s MD over Iswaran’s corruption probe
Ong Beng Seng, however, has posted bail of $100,000.
Emirates launches Premium Economy Class in Singapore
It is offered for flights between Singapore and Dubai.
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