Hotels & Tourism
Daily Briefing: STB, Airbnb Experiences unveil virtual tourism platform; Startup Cavago aims to be the Airbnb for horse-riding community
Daily Briefing: STB, Airbnb Experiences unveil virtual tourism platform; Startup Cavago aims to be the Airbnb for horse-riding community
And Costa Rican firm OMNi aims to bring electric motorcycle-sharing to SG.
Singapore, Hong Kong to establish travel bubble
The Lion City has lowered the quarantine entry for Hong Kong travellers.
Changi Airport unveils 3.5km cycling, jogging path
It features an outdoor display of more than 20 dinosaurs.
Visa, STB sign MOU to boost local tourism, SMEs
They will develop domestic and international marketing campaigns.
Mastercard, Singapore Tourism Board to boost country's tourism offerings
They will co-creat digital initiatives for seamless travel and e-commerce.
Ascott, CapitaStar float more rewards via points exchange
It is also wooing members of other hospitality groups.
Hospitality sector face slow recovery in H2: analyst
The rise of staycation and travel bubbles could provide support to the sector.
Travellers from South Korea required to undergo SHN in dedicated facilities
It will take effect from 29 August.
CAAS allows travellers from Brunei, New Zealand to apply for ATPs
Individuals must do so between seven and thirty calendar days prior to their arrival.
Singapore permits general travel to Brunei and New Zealand
However, travellers are still subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts cuts 159 jobs
They will also reduce 42 foreign workers from their headcount.
Genting Singapore sinks into red with $116.68m loss in H1
The group said it suffered almost zero revenue in Q2 due to COVID-19 disruptions.
Singapore hailed as top choice for post-pandemic travel
More than half of locals believe that the Lion City is well-prepared to reopen tourism activities.
CDL Hospitality Trust's NPI dropped 56% to $29.72m in H1
Most of its hotels were either temporarily closed or were operating at low occupancies.
Ascott Residence Trust sells two serviced residences for $191.4m
Proceeds may be deployed for other higher-yielding assets.
Tourism receipts plunged 39% to $4b in Q1
This was attributed to the decline across all components.
Marina Bay Sands ends lawsuit with $9.1m payment
It was sued last year to recover funds that was allegedly said was sent to other patrons in 2015.
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