Hotels & Tourism

Mastercard, Singapore Tourism Board to boost country's tourism offerings

They will co-creat digital initiatives for seamless travel and e-commerce.

Mastercard, Singapore Tourism Board to boost country's tourism offerings

They will co-creat digital initiatives for seamless travel and e-commerce.

Ascott, CapitaStar float more rewards via points exchange

It is also wooing members of other hospitality groups.

Hospitality sector face slow recovery in H2: analyst

The rise of staycation and travel bubbles could provide support to the sector.

CAAS allows travellers from Brunei, New Zealand to apply for ATPs

Individuals must do so between seven and thirty calendar days prior to their arrival.

Singapore permits general travel to Brunei and New Zealand

However, travellers are still subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival.

Millennium Hotels and Resorts cuts 159 jobs

They will also reduce 42 foreign workers from their headcount.

Genting Singapore sinks into red with $116.68m loss in H1

The group said it suffered almost zero revenue in Q2 due to COVID-19 disruptions.

Singapore hailed as top choice for post-pandemic travel

More than half of locals believe that the Lion City is well-prepared to reopen tourism activities.

CDL Hospitality Trust's NPI dropped 56% to $29.72m in H1

Most of its hotels were either temporarily closed or were operating at low occupancies.

Ascott Residence Trust sells two serviced residences for $191.4m

Proceeds may be deployed for other higher-yielding assets.

Tourism receipts plunged 39% to $4b in Q1

This was attributed to the decline across all components.

Marina Bay Sands ends lawsuit with $9.1m payment

It was sued last year to recover funds that was allegedly said was sent to other patrons in 2015.

Ascott Residence Trust projects 80-90% revenue plunge

It expects its revenue per available unit (RevPAU) to remain under pressure.

City Developments expects notable losses in H1

Measures to control the pandemic have adversely impacted the group’s hotel operations.

‘Hybrid' events arise as MICE industry adapts in a post-pandemic era

The sector’s recovery will likely be slow as the ‘new normal’ entices major changes.

Far East Hospitality opens hotel in Tokyo

It has an opening promotion of 15% discount with a complimentary late check-out.