Singapore Tourism News
SuperStar ships offered to Covid-19 survivors in Singapore
Genting Cruise Lines has completed evaluation checks by the Singapore government for SuperStar Gemini and SuperStar Aquarius to provide temporary accommodation for workers who have recovered from Covid-19.
Vietjet adds two new Da Nang routes
Da Nang, a coastal city in central Vietnam, is gaining popularity not only to domestic but also international tourists. It also serves as a gateway to surrounding destinations including the ancient town of Hoi An, the former imperial citadel in Hue and Quang Binh.
Official re-opening party held at Raffles Singapore
The iconic hotel marked the start of a new chapter with a traditional lion dance ritual, followed by a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony. The hotel is owned by Qatar-based Katara Hospitality and managed by Accor.
ITB Asia welcomes record crowds as show gets underway in Singapore
ITB Asia has opened its doors at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Over the next three days the show will see organisations from across the travel industry gathering to establish high-quality contacts and conduct business.
Accor to open 13 ibis budget hotels in Singapore
Accor will unveil 13 new ibis budget hotels in Singapore after inking a deal with Global Premium Hotels. The hotels, rebranded from existing Fragrance hotels, will be progressively available for booking through the company’s distribution network commencing from this month.
Travel Tech Asia headed for Singapore next year
Messe Berlin has revealed it will be organising the inaugural Travel Tech Asia 2020 in Singapore. The three-day conference will take place from October 21st-23rd at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands.
Ascott unveils ambitious Singapore expansion plans
The Ascott is seeking to cement its position as the largest serviced residence operator in Singapore with a record number of openings this year. At the same time the company has completed the signing of its first Citadines Connect business hotel in the city state.
Capri by Fraser, China Square, opens in Singapore
Situated in the heart of the city and on the cusp of bustling Chinatown, Singapore’s second Capri by Fraser property seamlessly combines design, technology and social living into one holistic offering.
Mice Show Asia set to debut in Singapore in October
Messe Berlin (Singapore) will be organising the inaugural Mice Show Asia 2019 in Singapore. The three-day business-to-business travel trade show will take place from October 16th-18th at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands.
Schoucair takes up leadership of Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
Farid Alain Schoucair has returned to Millennium Hotels & Resorts as general manager of the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel in Singapore.
Final touches see Six Senses Singapore open to guests
Six Senses Maxwell is now open at 2 Cook Street, in the historic Tanjong Pagar district of Singapore. The opening completes the brand’s first ever city hotel project after the opening of sister property Six Senses Duxton, with both locations together comprising Six Senses Singapore.
New passenger terminal opens at Seletar Airport in Singapore
All operations have been transferred from the old terminal, situated at the west of the Seletar aerodrome, to the new one at the east.