Singapore Tourism News

Six Senses Maxwell opens in Singapore
Six Senses Maxwell is the second of two heritage buildings that together form Six Senses Singapore.

Singapore Airlines launches world’s longest commercial flight
The first new non-stop flight between Singapore and New York departed Changi International Airport last night and arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport earlier.

Costa Cruises signs Singapore partnership
The three-year tripartite partnership will leverage Costa’s global presence, Singapore’s cruise hub status and Changi Airport’s air hub connectivity to further enhance south-east Asia’s appeal as a cruise destination.

New Seletar Airport passenger terminal on track for late 2018 opening
Seletar Airport’s new passenger terminal has received its temporary occupation permit and preparations are on track for the terminal to begin operations by the end of this year.

Kempinski Hotels signs for first property in Singapore
Kempinski Hotels has announced plans to open The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore at Capitol Singapore, the first luxury heritage lifestyle destination in the city-state’s downtown Civic District.

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.

Six Senses debuts dual urban property in Singapore
Six Senses has given two old beauties a complete restoration as part of a remarkable conservation project in Singapore. Ideally situated in the island city-state’s central district, the project is located in the eclectic heart of Chinatown where socialising, dining, and nightlife take centre stage.

AccorHotels welcomes dual brand property to integrated resort in Singapore
AccorHotels announces the launch of Singapore’s newest integrated lifestyle hub with the opening of Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens.

Hyatt takes Andaz brand into south-east Asia with Singapore opening
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Andaz Singapore, the first Andaz hotel to open in south-east Asia. The hotel marks the seventeenth property for the brand and joins other Andaz hotels in global gateway cities and top resort destinations around the world.

Singapore passport goes top of global power league
Paraguay has removed visa requirements for Singaporeans, propelling the city state’s passport to the top of Passport Index’s most powerful ranking - with a visa-free score of 159.

ITB Asia sells out ahead of October show
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, ITB Asia 2017 has completely sold out ahead of its October staging. For the first time this year, ITB Asia will host Brazil’s Rio Convention & Visitor Bureau, the Moscow City Government, Promote Iceland, as well as an African Pavilion, among many others.

Ascott expands presence in Asia with lyf Funan Singapore deal
The Ascott is investing S$170.3 million, through its serviced residence global fund with Qatar Investment Authority, in the serviced residence component of the Funan integrated development.