Hotels & Tourism
NBA announces multi-year Singapore events with SportSG and STB
NBA announces multi-year Singapore events with SportSG and STB
The partners will launch the NBA Rising Stars Invitational” in June.
Singapore’s visitor arrivals could reach up to 18.5M in 2025: report
This follows a 21% YoY growth in 2024.
What are the top hotels in Singapore in 2024?
Artyzen Singapore was the highest-rating hotel, according to Atiom’s report.
Singapore retail sector poised for 2025 rebound amidst new attractions
In December 2024, retail sales declined by 1.5% MoM seasonally adjusted after a 2.8% drop in November.
Tourism spend to reach all-time high for 2024
Chinese, Indonesian, and Australian tourists are the top spenders.
Singapore tourism grows with China-led visitor surge in 2024
The surge was due to the 30-day mutual visa exemption with Mainland China
Trip.com, ASEAN target Southeast Asia as top travel hub in 2025
The company will take advantage of the growing travel market in the region.
Ascott expands Oakwood brand with 16 new property signings in 2024
The Oakwood portfolio now comprises nearly 100 properties.
China to lead inbound bookings to Singapore this Lunar New Year
The primary departure cities in China remain Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou.
CDLHH NZ launches offer to buy remaining shares in Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
The offer is for $2.25 per share, payable in cash.
SIA extends title partnership with F1 Singapore Grand Prix
The extension will be for another four years.
Heeton Holdings’ Bhutan hotel to open doors in Q2 2025
The property is set to be the largest hotel in the country with 87 rooms.
Singapore’s hotel RevPAR growth seen at 2-3% in 2025
It also noted over 5,000 new rooms will enter the market between 2025 and 2027, particularly in the upscale to luxury segments.
Singapore enters top 10 global city destinations
Euromonitor International’s index listed the top 100 most attractive cities.
West Air to launch new Lhasa-Chongqing-Singapore route
The route will start operating on 25 December.
Tourism recovery remains limited as international visitors lag pre-COVID figures
Whilst tourism receipts exceed 2019 levels, inflation and a strong dollar may deter regional tourists from China, India, and ASEAN.
Singapore Flyer operator Straco’s Q3 earnings plunges 28.6% YoY
The decline was mainly due to exchange losses from the weakening Renminbi.
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