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Singapore’s Travel Boom: International Arrivals Set to Break Records in 2025

Singapore’s Travel Boom: International Arrivals Set to Break Records in 2025

21 February 2025 Press Release Tourism News Organisations & Operators

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.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY IS THE FIRST HOTEL IN SINGAPORE TO ATTAIN 3  SUSTAINABILITY CERTS

PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY IS THE FIRST HOTEL IN SINGAPORE TO ATTAIN 3 SUSTAINABILITY CERTS

19 December 2024 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

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.

Sentosa Unveils Island-wide Celebrations

Sentosa Unveils Island-wide Celebrations

This festive season, immerse yourself in larger-than-life experiences at “Sentosa Presents: A Big, Big World”. For the first time ever, the island transformation is set to transport visitors to three distinct and unique whimsical realms across Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa Sensoryscape, and Palawan Beach. From 9 December 2024 to 16 February 2025, evolving interactive installations and day-to-night activities from Christmas to Chinese New Year will enchant and captivate visitors of all ages, with about 50 exclusive deals across some 40 Sentosa island partners for DBS and POSB debit and credit cardholders[1].

MARINA BAY SANDS UNVEILS ‘ABOVE BEYOND’ BRAND VISION AS IT REACHES NEW MILESTONE

MARINA BAY SANDS UNVEILS ‘ABOVE BEYOND’ BRAND VISION AS IT REACHES NEW MILESTONE

9 November 2024 Press Release Hotel News

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.

Minor Hotels to Debut in Singapore with Avani Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Brand

Minor Hotels to Debut in Singapore with Avani Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Brand

1 September 2024 Press Release Hotel News

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, has announced plans to launch its Avani Hotels & Resorts lifestyle brand in Singapore, marking the group’s entry into the country. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, the 13-storey upscale property aligns with Minor Hotels’ expansion strategy to strengthen its footprint in major global destinations.

No. 1 Top Pizza Asia Pacific - the Pizza Bar on 38th, Set to Debut in Singapore

No. 1 Top Pizza Asia Pacific - the Pizza Bar on 38th, Set to Debut in Singapore

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.

The launch of ‘Love, Singapore’ aircraft livery to boost regional travel

The launch of ‘Love, Singapore’ aircraft livery to boost regional travel

AirAsia, in collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Gardens by the Bay and Mandai Wildlife Group unveiled the ‘Love, Singapore’ aircraft livery today. The launch comes as part of a joint campaign to promote inbound travel to Singapore from visitors in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, riding on the year-end travel peak in the region.

Singapore relaxes entry requirements as pandemic abates

Singapore relaxes entry requirements as pandemic abates

25 April 2022 Tourism News

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.