Hotels & Tourism

Mapletree, Marriott ink hotel management deals in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City’s first JW Marriott branded hotel to open in September.

Mapletree, Marriott ink hotel management deals in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City’s first JW Marriott branded hotel to open in September.

Over 40% of Singaporeans pay FX fees when travelling abroad: report

Majority of travellers still use cash, only about half use credit cards.

Hotel ADRs to outperform in 2024 with packed event calendar

April 2024 year-to-date Average Daily Rates was $288.

STB launches tender for new wellness attraction at Marina South Coastal site

It seeks proposals with innovative and high-quality concepts that promote wellness. 

Frasers Hospitality ramps up overseas expansion

The company looks to open 20 more locations over the next four years.

Singapore is APAC’s top business travel destination: report

The city was the most visited country in the region last year.

CityDev’s New Zealand subsidiary names new finance VP

Anand Rambhai has worked in finance and treasury roles across New Zealand and the UK.

Blockbuster events, tourist surge buoy Singapore’s hotel market: CBRE

Taylor Swift's concert was among the highlight events of 2024.

NParks and URA launch design competition for Raffles Place Park revamp

The revamp aligns with broader plans to introduce more mixed-use and inclusive spaces.

Singaporeans rank third globally in overseas travel spending

They spend an average of US$2,966 on overseas travel.

Singapore Tourism Board and Agoda renew pact to boost city tourism

Local attractions will offer discounts and perks on Agoda as part of the partnership.

Mandarin Oriental to sell retail units next to Paris Hotel for €148m

The prospective buyer is Lavender Propco SNC, an entity controlled by Blackstone Europe LLP.

Amara Holdings names Dawn Teo as chief operating officer

She is an alternate director to the company’s CEO.

Singapore tops non-OIC destinations for Muslim travellers in 2024

Including the OIC destinations, Singapore ranked 9th overall.