Singapore Tourism News
ILTM Asia rebrands and moves to Singapore for 2018
ILTM Asia will become ILTM Asia Pacific and move to Singapore in 2018. The newly rebranded event will take place from May 21st-24th at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel.
Changi Airport Group launches Singapore Cruise Centre partnership
Changi Airport Group and Singapore Cruise Centre have launched a shuttle bus service between Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and Changi Airport.
M Social Singapore welcomes first robotic team member
M Social Singapore, part of Millennium Hotels & Resorts, has introduced the first front-of-house autonomous service delivery robot in to its guest services team. AURA for short, has been developed by Savioke and is a robotic solution to the hotel industry’s manpower shortage.
Lee launches VisitASEAN@50 tourism campaign
Singapore prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, and ASEAN secretary general, Le Luong Minh, have officially launched the VisitASEAN@50 Golden Celebration tourism campaign. The campaign promotes the twin objectives of commemorating the 50th anniversary of ASEAN, and embracing the ASEAN region as a single and united tourism destination.
P&O Cruises to return to Singapore for first time in a decade
Singapore Cruise Centre will welcome the return of Australian cruise operator P&O Cruises to Singapore this weekend after a ten-year absence. P&O’s Pacific Eden is scheduled to arrive in Singapore on Saturday, with the 55,820-tonne, 1,500-guest ship to be based at SCC’s HarbourFront Cruise and Ferry Terminal.
M Social Singapore launches to guests
Launching this June is M Social Singapore, a new lifestyle design hotel situated along the historic and picturesque Singapore River. Overlooking the vibrant Robertson Quay enclave, the hotel is part of an integrated development which includes UP@Robertson Quay, a luxury apartment project by City Developments.
ITB Asia 2016 to launch dedicated MICE conference programme
ITB Asia 2016 will showcase its strongest meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions line up to-date with a full day conference programme dedicated to the growing sector. The ninth instalment of the leading regional trade show, organised by Messe Berlin (Singapore), will take place from October 19th-21st at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.
Singapore to fingerprint all visitors from June
Singapore has confirmed it will fingerprint all travellers entering the country by land, air or sea from June. The plan is part of a winder effort to step up border security in the city-state as the terror threat continues to rise.
Singapore Cruise Centre takes top World Travel Awards title
Singapore Cruise Centre has once again been voted Asia’s Leading Cruise Port by the World Travel Awards, an established London-based organisation renowned for benchmarking excellence in the global travel industry. SCC won against six other established ports in the region following a voting process involving industry professionals and high-end tourism consumers worldwide, at this year’s 22nd World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2015 held in Hong Kong.
Etihad Airways brings Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Singapore route
Etihad Airways has set a new benchmark for luxury travel on the UAE-Singapore route with the start of daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner services earlier. Etihad president James Hogan said deploying the Dreamliner to Singapore reflected the importance of the route to the airline and its commitment to a best-in-class experience.
Park Hotel Alexandra opens in Singapore
A peaceful oasis on the fringe of Singapore’s central business district, Park Hotel Alexandra has opened its doors to its first guests. In the midst of an urban district with easy access to both business and leisure destinations, Park Hotel Alexandra boasts 442 elegantly furnished guestrooms and suites overlooking the lush greenery of Singapore’s woodlands.
Singapore Cruise Centre takes top World Travel Awards crown
Singapore Cruise Centre has been voted Asia’s Leading Cruise Port by the World Travel Awards, an established London- based organisation renowned for benchmarking excellence in the global travel industry. SCC clinched the title at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony held in New Delhi, India.