Hotels & Tourism

Singapore allows more foreigners to enter through automated lanes 

They do not need to have prior enrolment to use the lanes.

Singapore allows more foreigners to enter through automated lanes 

They do not need to have prior enrolment to use the lanes.

Singaporeans may apply for a nearly 3-month e-Visa for Japan travel

Residents may apply for short-term visa with tourism purposes for 90 days.

ARA US acquires Hilton Colorado Springs South's Home2 Suites for $38.7m

The acquisition reflected the Managers' ongoing portfolio optimisation.

What are Singaporeans' top travel destinations for 2023?

Most of them travel for sightseeing and shopping.

Grab introduces new features to welcome travellers back to SEA

The superapp also partnered with other apps to give options for accessing its ride-hailing services.

5 factors pushing Singaporeans to visit Hong Kong

Singaporeans' travel consideration to HK rose between February to March.

SGX-listed ThaiBev’s recovery on track with a surge of Chinese tourists

The beverage company is attractive as the tourism sector improved in 2023.

GSTC, STB to develop sustainability criteria for MICE, attraction sectors

The tourism board will bring together stakeholders to provide outputs when drafting the criteria.

STB, Klook ink 2-year deal on tourism cooperation

The agencies will cooperate in four key areas.

Free Singapore Tour returns after 3-year hiatus

Participants can book the tour in advance through the Changi Airport website.

Singapore hotels average room rate surges 48% in February 

The occupancy rate was undaunted, increasing by 13.26 percentage points from January. 

STB taps FLCT to increase tourist visits

Both companies will promote Singapore in key travel markets.

Chart of the Day: 41% agree that travel is more needed since 2020

It is higher compared to the global average of 35%.

What luxury travel experience are Singaporeans willing to pay more for?

More than a quarter want to get close to remote destinations.

Singapore rises as 2nd most expensive location in Asia for business travel 

The average business trip to Singapore now costs US$515 per day.

Singapore Tourism Board awards $4m to 10 ‘fresh, bold’ marketing campaigns

Awardees include Andaz Singapore and Grand Hyatt Singapore.