Robert Day has been appointed as Managing DIrector at WATG
WATG, a leading travel and tourism design firm, has appointed Robert Day as Regional Managing Director - Asia Pacific and China.
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Dusit International makes its Singapore debut with the opening of Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has officially expanded into Singapore with the opening of Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore in the heart of the renowned Laguna National Golf & Country Club, one of the island nation's premier golf and country clubs.
Oasia makes a splash into Sentosa Island
Slated for opening in the second quarter of 2021, Oasia Resort Sentosa will be the fourth property on Sentosa island managed by Far East Hospitality. The homegrown company has signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Far East Organization. Under the agreement, Far East Hospitality will be responsible for the hotel's operations, and sales and marketing functions. This property also marks Far East Hospitality's first foray into the resort and spa category.
Singapore Tourism Board and Trip.com Group forge three-year global partnership to co-market Singapore; Trip.com Group sets up International Headquarters in Singapore
he Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Trip.com Group today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to jointly market Singapore as the destination of choice for travellers, and to enhance visitors' experience in Singapore. In addition, Trip.com Group announced that it has set up its International Headquarters (IHQ) in Singapore.
Work From Orchard Hotel Singapore
Need a change in scenery? Swop your home office for the plush surroundings of a hotel. Elevate your "Work From Home" (WFH) experience by working from a hotel along Orchard Road instead.
Clarence Tan has been appointed as Principal Advisor of Asian Management Division at Valor Hospitality Partners
Valor Hospitality Partners, an award-winning hospitality management company, has named Clarence Tan as the principal and corporate advisor of Valor Asia, the organization's Singapore and Thailand-based division. Tan joins Valor Hospitality with over 25 years of experience in hotel management, global leadership and senior management. In his new role, Tan will leverage his hospitality management experience, as well as his market knowledge, to support the growth of Valor's Asian and Australasian portfolios. Previously, Tan served as managing director of Southeast Asia and Korea for Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), building their portfolio of hotels with great success in the market.
Shadab Amin has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
Shadab brings with him a wealth of hospitality experience having started his career in 2010. He joined InterContinental® Hotels Group in Manila and subsequently, moved to Crowne Plaza Muscat and Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, before settling down in Singapore. During his stint in Manila, Shadab played a pivotal role in laying the foundation of IHG's India Global Sales Team while at Muscat and Maldives, he held key sales positions that drove revenue targets.Shadab moved to Singapore in 2017 and joined Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium as a Senior Business Development Manager. During his 3-year tenure in Singapore, he has grown progressively to the position of Director of Sales where he was minted IHG's Best Director of Sales SEAK (South East Asia & Korea) in 2019. His promotion to Director of Sales & Marketing during the unprecedented times of Covid-19 is a testament of his ability to lead the team to drive performance and growth.Tuncay Bockin, General Manager of Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, said, "Shadab is instrumental in growing key corporate accounts and has reinforced our brand presence in Singapore for both business and leisure travellers. In this new normal, Shadab's leadership will be critical in reinventing our suite of products, from work from hotel packages to staycations to weddings, in accordance to market demands and trends to drive results."In his new position, Shadab will manage all aspects of sales & marketing, including business development, customer relationship management, digital marketing, and brand & communication strategies.
Immerse In A Luxurious Theatrical Staycation At Raffles Hotel Singapore
Choose fromthree distinctive productions from local theatre thespians for a special retreat at the iconic hotel with the 'Suite Theatre at Raffles'package
Singapore hopes artificial intelligence will help boost its tourism industry
Singapore is gradually reopening its borders again after months of coronavirus travel restrictions.
Hilton Singapore Offers Two Foodie Staycation Experiences with Steak-Cation and Gourmet Staycation Packages
A staycation is always great for a quick recharge with friends and family, especially with Hilton Singapore's two foodie staycation packages with top-rated dining experiences included. Introducing foodie 'Steak-Cation' and 'Gourmet Staycation', the stay experience will include a dinner for two at Opus Bar & Grill and il Cielo, respectively. Both restaurants are recognized as top 10 restaurants in their cuisine category on TripAdvisor Singapore.
Enjoy Staycation In Style With Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
Travelling abroad requires extra effort in this uncertain time - properties of Mandarin Oriental offer a series of attractive staycation packages, allowing guests to recreate a luxurious, cozy retreat closer to home.
Messe Berlin (Singapore) takes ITB Asia 2020 virtual
Messe Berlin (Singapore) announced today that ITB Asia, MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia will go virtual from 21 - 23 October 2020. Originally scheduled on the same dates, the annual travel trade show will instead be held on a virtual platform, due to the uncertainty over continued global travel restrictions and safe distancing measures.
Oakwood Premier AMTD Singapore is Ready for Staycations with Attractive Room Offers
Oakwood Premier AMTD Singapore, a SG Clean certified hotel, is pleased to announce that it is ready to welcome staycations with attractive room packages below. In addition, travel in style with our add-on Jaguar or shuttle transfer service that will fetch you to your destination to hotel effortlessly or opt for our latest Oakwood Mobile Bar experience for a luxurious stay. Oakwood Premier AMTD Singapore is in the list of STB approved hotels.
Time for the Hotel Industry to “Remove the Box”
The hotel industry is one of the worst-hit industries during this crisis. A lot of studies have been conducted to help us understand the impact on the economy and our organization's bottom-line. Industry experts, through their various associations, have predicted that the average hotel occupancy in Malaysia for the year will stand at around 25% or less. This is such a shame, knowing that 2020 was supposed to be Visit Malaysia Year, and Tourism Malaysia would have spent millions of ringgits through its promotional channels to bring holiday seekers to Malaysia.
By Hanley Chew, Creator of first ever Hotel Tales series in Asia, Hotel Tales - SPACE Hospitality
Nisha Menon has been appointed as General Counsel, Asia Pacific at Radisson Hotel Group
Radisson Hotel Group has appointed Nisha Menon as its new General Counsel, Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Nisha sits on Radisson Hotel Group's Asia Pacific Executive Committee and will report directly to Katerina Giannouka, President, Asia Pacific.
STR, SHA partner to advance Singapore hotel performance
STR, the leader in data benchmarking and analytics for the global hospitality industry, has partnered with the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA), the umbrella body for hotels in Singapore, to provide tools for hotel benchmarking and performance advancement. "I'm excited for SHA hotel members to participate in, and make best possible use of, hotel data analytics and benchmarking practices," said Bernard Kee, STR's regional manager for Southeast Asia. "It is important that STR and SHA create a unified voice for hotel performance in Singapore.
Hotels bank on contactless tech to entice guests during coronavirus pandemic
The hospitality sector continues to be amongst the worst-hit industries in the coronavirus pandemic, as border restrictions persist in Singapore and throughout the world. The Singapore Tourism Board's (STB) latest figures reveal that hotels' average occupancy rate crashed 32.1 percentage points (ppt) MoM in February 2020, from 83.1% in January. On a YoY basis, occupancy rate has taken a 37.5 ppt nosedive from 88.5% in February 2019. Aiming to attract guests as soon as restrictions have lifted, hotel operators are likely to promote their contactless technologies, such as facial recognition verification during customer check-in and out.
Hilton To Debut New Flagship-branded Hotel In Singapore As Largest In Asia Pacific
Hilton, one of the world's fastest growing hospitality companies, is set to launch its largest hotel in Asia Pacific with the opening of the 1,080-room Hilton Singapore Orchard in January 2022.
Singapore is launching a new audit system to certify that its hotels are clean and safe to ease post-coronavirus travel fears
Ask hotels to name their competitive edge, the tricolon "location, location, location" is the hackneyed response. It no longer applies. Cleanliness has become one of the three most important factors in the road to recovery and in the future. And this is changing practices.
Sherona Lau has been appointed as EAM Sales & Marketing at Capella Singapore
Prior to joining Capella, Lau served as vice president and partner at Shanghai Yu Ji Hospitality Consulting Company, where she advised luxury hospitality companies on their practices.