Hotels & Tourism
GIC and SAMHI establish joint venture for upscale hotel assets in India
GIC and SAMHI establish joint venture for upscale hotel assets in India
The investment will be used for capital expenditure.
Nearly half of travellers aware of tourism’s impact on local communities
68% want their travel spending to benefit local communities.
Can Lady Gaga match the ‘Taylor Swift effect’?
Singapore is Mother Monster’s only Asian stop in her ‘Mayhem Ball’ world tour.
Changi Airport reclaims top spot in 2025 Skytrax rankings
Changi also clinched two other major accolades: Best Airport Dining Experience and Best Airport Washrooms.
STB signs 8 new deals to drive tourism growth
It has renewed its partnership with CapitaLand Investment to attract international brands, amongst others.
Klook, STB sign 3-year deal to boost Singapore tourism
This involves global marketing campaigns and the co-creation of new tourism offerings and initiatives.
Co-living train hotel opens at one-north
The project offers eight compact, ensuite rooms housed within a refurbished Kawasaki-Nippon Sharyo C751B train car.
Brands ramp up data-led offers for peak season
Singapore expects 18.5 million visitors in 2025.
Hari Raya sees 60% more international travel bookings in 2025
Guangzhou, Osaka, and Chongqing made their debut in the top 10 most popular destinations list.
Passenger growth exposes friction in Changi’s payment system
Limited payment integration is creating traveler frustration at key touchpoints.
Toga Far East Hotels probes cybersecurity incident
TFE Hotels said it is working to restore access to all back-end systems.
Accommodation searches surge 80% ahead of Hari Raya travel season
Thailand and Japan are the top two most-searched destinations amongst travellers from these countries
Cross-border travel spending rises 22% during Lunar New Year, says Visa
Visa said the surge in spending was driven by a strong Singapore dollar, pent-up demand, and evolving travel preferences.
Hotel Properties to expand with New Zealand property acquisition plan
It will be the company's first asset in New Zealand.
Hotel Properties’ profit plummets 95% in FY2024
The company said it was due to higher finance costs and fair value loss.
Currency pressures, regional rivals hit Singapore’s medical tourism
Singapore is facing a decline in foreign patients as they opt for cheaper alternatives.
How Singapore hotels target sleep-deprived majority with wellness packages
93% of Singaporeans aged 18 to 50 wake up unrested, according to the Sealy Global Sleep Census.
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