Singapore News
Singapore Tourism Awards 2023
25 individuals and organisations were recognised at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2023, for delivering exceptional experiences and displaying enterprise excellence as tourism resumed fully last year.
Pan Pacific Orchard’s New Exec Appointments Bring Fresh Perspectives to Singapore’s Dining Scene
The Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s Singapore flagship property adds to its leadership team ahead of its soft opening on 1 June. Amelia Matheson, Director of Food & Beverage and Pedro Samper, Executive Chef came on board Pan Pacific Orchard this month, armed with strong CVs in luxury hospitality and big ambitions to create some of the city’s most inspired food and drink experiences.
Marina Bay Sands ushers in a new era of luxury hospitality
Celebrating 13 years with the launch of distinctively designed newly renovated rooms, as well as new partnerships for the Bay
Free Singapore Tour for transfer and transit passengers returns
Transit and transfer passengers flying through Singapore Changi Airport can once again experience the Free Singapore Tour, this time with refreshed itineraries and a new Changi Precinct tour.
Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board to Bring Magical Cruise Vacations to Southeast Asia
Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board today announced magical cruise vacations to Southeast Asia for the first time, revealed by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran.
Jetstar Asia prepares for move to Changi Airport Terminal 4
Jetstar Asia has completed its second orientation flights from Terminal 4, ahead of its move on 22 March 2023.
Climb to New Heights at Changi Airport’s Newest Attraction: Climb@T3
The 8-metre-high Climb@T3 wall will open on 4 March. From more challenging climbs to guided sessions for new climbers and children, Changi’s rock wall has something for all climbers
SINGAPORE TO HOLD INAUGURAL ASIA PACIFIC SUMMIT FOR AVIATION SAFETY
Some 300 government and industry leaders from countries across the Asia Pacific will gather in Singapore for an inaugural region-wide summit to discuss how to ensure aviation safety as the aviation sector recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
AUSPICIOUS DELIGHTS AT SI CHUAN DOU HUA AT PARKROYAL ON KITCHENER ROAD, SINGAPORE
For an authentic Cantonese culinary experience this Lunar New Year, make a date with Chef Leung of Si Chuan Dou Hua at PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road, Singapore.
Singapore’s tourism sector recovers strongly in 2022, visitor numbers expected to double in 2023
Singapore’s international visitor arrivals reached 6.3 million in 2022 (~33 per cent of 2019 IVA), exceeding STB’s forecast of between 4 and 6 million visitors. Tourism receipts (TR) are estimated to reach $13.8 to $14.3 billion[1] (~50 per cent to 52 per cent of 2019 TR). Barring unexpected circumstances, tourism activity is now expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024.
THE FIREWORKS MUSICAL SPECTACULAR, STAR ISLAND, RETURNS TO SINGAPORE
The fireworks will start a little earlier this New Year’s Eve. One of the world’s leading fireworks entertainment, STAR ISLAND, returns, after a two-year hiatus, with an estimated 80-minute array of sound and colours this 31 December 2022.
Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Singapore
Ethiopian Airlines, the leading airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will resume direct services to Singapore on 25 March 2023. The flight will be operated four times a week with the ultramodern B787 Dreamliner.