Hotels & Tourism
Amara Holdings taps W Capital Markets to advise on DRC’s proposed buyout
Amara Holdings taps W Capital Markets to advise on DRC’s proposed buyout
DRC offered $0.895 per share for all of Amara Holdings’ issued ordinary shares.
UOL, Hilton to open Asia Pacific’s first NoMad Hotel in Singapore
The hotel is expected to be operational in early 2027.
MRT train hotel offers rooms for rest and work
It’s also a living museum for a train car that once served Singapore’s Green Line.
First Sponsor Group posts $2.7b hotel income with European portfolio
Revenue dropped 3.2% YoY.
Amara receives $0.895 per share buyout offer
The offer represents a 27.0% premium over Amara’s last traded price.
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
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