Singapore News
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.
New City.Mobi guide brings scintillating Singapore to life
Ahead of the 2012 F1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix and the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony, a dynamic city guide has been unveiled to help travellers discover the highlights of scintillating Singapore. Capturing the cultural diversity, safety and elegance for which the South East Asian destination is renowned, Singapore.City.Mobi. lists everything visitors to the island country need to know about Singapore during their stay.
International Architecture and Design shows take place in Singapore
October looks set to be a busy month for the architecture and design communities. From 3 to 5 October, Singapore will play host to the World Architecture Festival (WAF) held for the first time in Asia. The 3-day event will take place at Marina Bay Sands, a widely acclaimed design by renowned architect Moshe Safdie and an architectural icon in its own right.
‘New’ Singapore under spotlight at Arabian Travel Market
Singapore Tourism Board has confirmed that it will be supporting the National Travel Agents Association of Singapore (NATAS) at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market 2012 taking place in Dubai 30 April through 3 May, as the upscale island nation presents its ‘new’ look to the show’s visitors.
Singapore Cruise Centre named Platinum Sponsor of Cruise Shipping Asia 2011
UBM Live and UBM Asia have named Singapore Cruise Centre Private Ltd. the exclusive Platinum Sponsor of the inaugural Cruise Shipping Asia event scheduled Nov. 16-18, 2011, in Singapore. Cruise Shipping Asia 2011 is a tradeshow and conference focusing on the Asia Pacific cruise market.
Singapore clinches International Meetining City title
For the fourth consecutive year Singapore has clinched the title of Top International Meetings City in the Union of International Association’s global Rankings, reaffirming its standing as the leading business events destination.
Singapore visitor arrivals in February 2011
International visitor arrivals to Singapore grew by 15.4% year-on-year in February 2011 to reach 990,000 visitors.International visitor arrivals (IVA) to Singapore registered 15.4% year-on-year growth to reach 990,000 in February 2011.
ASEANTA to launch new campaign at ITB Berlin
The ten members of the Association of the South-eastern Asian Nations will officially launch their new consumer destination marketing campaign at ITB Berlin this week. The campaign – entitled South-east Asia: Feel the warmth - is designed to travellers to plan trips, estimate costs, check availability and book through a unique map-based trip planner.
Singapore Top Choice for Value
Singapore, historically one of the UK’s popular long haul destinations for travellers, continues to entice visitors with its “2009 Reasons to Enjoy Singapore” campaign. Featuring special packages, promotions and value-added incentives with key industry partners, now is the perfect time for travellers to enjoy the country’s many cultural attractions and engaging activities that make it such a great holiday destination and stopover hub. Plus today, Singapore Airlines, in conjunction with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, has launched the Fabulous Singapore Stopover package offering UK customers the opportunity to experience the destination for one pound sterling for the first night at selected hotels across the Island!
Singapore gears up for F1
Service personnel from the retail, nightspot and F&B industries as well as the sightseeing attractions around Singapore are expected to receive a boost when the Singapore Tourism Board launches its plans to prepare them to welcome visitors during the Formula One race period.
Singapore Announces the Oriental Spa
Singapore has unveiled an all encompassing spa experience with its opening of The Oriental Spa this September.
Singapore and SilkAir Sign with Abacus
Singapore, 19 May, 2003 ? Singapore Airlines and SilkAir have signed a deal with ABACUS International to implement two automated booking solutions - AbacusGroup and Claim It - starting this month with Singapore as their first market.