The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals that Singapore is on track to smash its all-time international arrivals record this year, outpacing other major Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines. According to the latest research, international arrivals are projected to reach almost 16MN in 2025 – 9.6% above pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

With its recent attainment of the BCA Green Mark Super Low Energy (SLE) Certification, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore celebrates its recent trifecta of sustainability accomplishments, making it the first hotel in Singapore to attain three sustainability certifications in 2024 – BCA Green Mark Super Low Energy (SLE) Certification, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels Certification and the Green Globe Certification.

Leading luxury hospitality icon Marina Bay Sands has unveiled a new brand vision and campaign as it marks a significant milestone in its US$1.75 billion reinvestment programme, with the completion of the exclusive Paiza Collection across all three hotel towers. This ambitious transformation, designed to elevate every facet of the guest and hospitality experience, was driven by a singular vision to create a destination that transcends imagination.

This October, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore will be hosting an epic pizza omakase pop-up featuring the award-winning pizzeria hailing from Japan, The Pizza Bar on 38th, ranked No. 1 in 50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific 2024 and No. 4 in 50 Top Pizza World 2023. Exclusively from 24 to 27 October and 29 to 31 October 2024, Italian-born executive chef Daniele Cason of The Pizza Bar on 38th in Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo will helm the 8-seat only chef’s table at the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, embu, presenting his art of pizza in his masterfully crafted eight-course lunch and nine-course dinner degustation menus, served omakase-style.

Singapore has joined the growing roster of nations to ease Covid entry restrictions. With infection rates stabilising, the Asian hub is removing the requirement for vaccinated travellers to take a pre-arrival test, whilst limits on group sizes and social distancing are also being scrapped, as from tomorrow.

Hilton has welcomed the opening of Hilton Singapore Orchard, the largest hotel from the company in Asia Pacific. The 1,080-room property is located at the heart of Orchard Road.