Singapore Tourism Board News
Singapore takes long-term bet on hospitality with Indian Hotels Company
The Indian Hotels Company has announced a three-year strategic partnership with the sovereign wealth fund of Singapore, GIC. With funds of up to US$600 million, the new platform will be used to acquire fully operational hotels in the luxury, upper upscale and upscale segments in India.
Jewel Changi Airport opens in Singapore
Officially opening to the public next Wednesday, more than four years after ground was broken on the development in 2014, Jewel will offer travellers and visitors unique attractions, extensive shopping and dining experiences, as well as airport and accommodation facilities.
Changi Airport launches new Singapore stopover programme
Changi Airport Group has announced the launch of its Changi Stopovers programme, aimed at enticing passengers travelling through Singapore to stop and explore the Lion City.
Singapore Tourism Board joins with Alipay to promote destination
Alipay and the Singapore Tourism Board have launched a series of joint marketing initiatives aimed at raising destination awareness and driving tourist spending among Chinese visitors.
Piatti to lead Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
Dusit International has appointed Eric Piatti as general manager of Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore. The first Dusit-branded property within the country, it is scheduled to open in quarter one of 2019.
Singapore Tourism Board appoints Four Travel to UK representation role
Four Travel has been appointed by Singapore Tourism Board as its new PR consultancy in the UK with immediate effect.
Singapore Tourism hits new heights for second year in succession
Tourism receipts and visitor arrival figures have reached record highs for the second time in two years in Singapore.
Singapore partners with Messe Berlin for ITB Asia 2017
The Singapore Tourism Board is celebrating its long-standing ten-year partnership with Messe Berlin. To mark the occasion, Singapore will be the Official Partner Country for ITB Asia 2017, Messe Berlin’s regional flagship tradeshow.
Norwegian launches longest low-cost flight, to Singapore
Norwegian has launched its first route from London Gatwick to Asia, with a special themed celebration to mark the carrier’s inaugural flight to Singapore.
Singapore Tourism Board launches new brand – Passion Made Possible
The Singapore Tourism Board and the Singapore Economic Development Board have jointly unveiled a unified brand, Passion Made Possible, to market Singapore internationally for tourism and business purposes.
ITB Asia signs three year deal with Singapore Tourism Board
Singapore will continue to be home to the next three editions of the region’s leading travel trade show – ITB Asia. Messe Berlin (Singapore), the organisers of the event, have announced the extension of its milestone partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board from 2017 – 2019, as it looks to continue supporting ITB Asia’s impact in the region, bringing a full range of innovative travel products, services and high powered content that cater to new and growing segments in corporate, leisure and MICE travel.
ITB Asia welcomes delegates to Singapore
ITB Asia has opened its doors at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. There has been a significant interest in the MICE and corporate travel products, with over 85 per cent of attending buyers leveraging on the business matching platform to source for new destinations and travel products, and gain new industry knowledge.