STR's preliminary February 2018 data for hotels in Singapore indicates significant occupancy levels and higher room rates. Based on daily data from February, Singapore reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
RedDoorz, Southeast Asia's leading online budget hotel booking chain with a presence in Indonesia, Singapore and The Philippines, announces its successful fundraise of US$11 million. Headquartered in Singapore, the pre-Series B round comes as an additional investment from Asia Investment Fund of Sushquehanna International Group, International Finance Corporation (private investment arm of World Bank Group), InnoVen Capital, Jungle Ventures, who have invested in past rounds – along with new investors DeepSky Capital, FengHe Group and Hendale Capital and other investors.
Murray Aitken has been appointed general manager of Six Senses Duxton and Six Senses Maxwell.
Hailing from Barcelona, Spain, his career began in 1998 at the Hotel Arts Barcelona, a property managed by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where he undertook Food & Beverage and Catering Sales positions. His dynamic personality and impressive leadership qualities led him to assume Management roles within the group including The Ritz-Carlton Penha Longa Golf & Spa Resort, Portugal, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong, as well as The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place. He also played an instrumental role in several rebranding and launch projects including the opening of The New York EDITION, and most recently led the successful opening of The Sanya EDITION – the first EDITION property in Asia Pacific.
Conrad Centennial Singapore today announced the appointment of Timothy Tan as Director of Business Development. At Conrad Centennial Singapore, Tan will lead efforts to increase revenue, individual and group reservations as well as event sales through new business and the expansion of existing partnerships. He will also provide guidance for local marketing initiatives. Tan will report to Heinrich Grafe, General Manager of Conrad Centennial Singapore.
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport announces the appointment of Bruno Cristol as General Manager of Crowne Plaza Changi Airport.
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has given two Singaporean heritage buildings a complete restoration as part of a conservation project in the city-state"s central district. Split across two buildings – Six Senses Duxton and Six Senses Maxwell – the project marks the brand"s first city hotel.
STR's preliminary December 2017 data for hotels in Singapore indicates slight occupancy growth with lower room rates. Based on daily data from December, Singapore reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Inspired by the island"s pristine beaches and lush tropical surroundings, the Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts group makes its first foray into Indonesia with a brand-new property on the south-eastern shore of Bintan island. Located on the largest island of the Riau Archipelago and blessed with access to the region"s most exclusive seascapes, The Residence Bintan will introduce a new definition of barefoot luxury, offering guests an exclusive respite amongst panoramic views of the South China Sea. Only a 55-minute ferry ride away from Singapore, the 127-key resort will encompass simplicity and sophistication at its best.
JW Marriott Singapore South Beach is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Stephane Fabregoul as its new Managing Director, with immediate effect.
Singapore's illustrious hotel history may have started with Raffles, but it took many decades for another new hotel -- the Marina Bay Sands in 2010 -- to capture travelers' popular imagination in the same way. Since then, the hotel scene in Singapore has only grown more exciting, as the city-state now ranks not only as the best place for business in Southeast Asia, but also as a compelling destination for leisure travelers to explore. That new allure has come to a head in 2017, with a veritable explosion of new hotels coming onto the travel scene. "The last couple of years have been quite big with more than 8,000 rooms coming into the system," says Jesper Palmqvist, area director for Asia at STR, a market data and analytics firm with offices in Singapore.
In the spirit of giving this Christmas, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C) will launch its children's concierge service, Ask Alfred and is pleased to name The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) as the Adopted Beneficiary of the Group's series of fund-raising activities.
FCS Computer Systems, a leading global provider of comprehensive hospitality guest services applications and solution design services, has announced the integration of its FCS Connect solution with Savioke's Relay, a cutting-edge, fully-autonomous indoor delivery robot. With the integrations taking place at the Hotel Jen Tanglin and Orchardgateway Singapore, guests at both properties can now experience a level of service that is as convenient and seamless as it is revolutionary.
AccorHotels announces the launch of Singapore"s newest integrated lifestyle hub with the opening of Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens. Developed by Oxley Holdings Limited, the complex features 772 guest rooms, 14 dining outlets, two outdoor pools, a tennis court and a function space that can accommodate more than 500 guests.
AccorHotels announces the launch of Singapore"s newest integrated lifestyle hub with the opening of Novotel Singapore on Stevens and Mercure Singapore on Stevens. Developed by Oxley Holdings Limited, the complex features 772 guest rooms, 14 dining outlets, two outdoor pools, a tennis court and a function space that can accommodate more than 500 guests.
The M Social brand was created by our Chairman Mr Kwek LengBengwith the aim of inspiring the hospitality industry with his visionary thought for a space designed for the millennials & the millennial mindset.After the success of implementing AURA who is South East Asia's first Front-of-House Autonomous Service Delivery Robotin the hospitality industry last December 2016, Millennium Hotels and Resorts introduce the world's first Front-of-House Autonomous Service Chef Robot prototype, 'AUSCA'tothe hospitality industry, who prepares eggs for guests at M Social Singapore.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of Andaz Singapore, the first Andaz hotel to open in Southeast Asia. Andaz Singapore furthers the brand"s mission to create inspiring, indigenous experiences that immerse guests in the local culture of each unique destination. The hotel marks the seventeenth property for the brand and joins other Andaz hotels in global gateway cities and top resort destinations around the world.
STR's preliminary October 2017 data for hotels in Singapore indicates occupancy growth with lower rates. Based on daily data from October, Singapore reported the following in year-over-year comparisons:
Citadines Rochor Singapore is part of an upcoming integrated development that will also comprise a retail podium. Ascott has been awarded the contract to manage the serviced residence by property and construction group Lum Chang Holdings and a fund managed by real estate investment firm LaSalle Investment Management Asia, that will jointly build the integrated development on the site of the former The Verge mall. With its location close to three MRT stations, and proximity to famous shopping street Orchard Road and Little India enclave, Citadines Rochor Singapore is primed to cater to the strong demand from business and leisure travellers when it opens in 2020. At the doorstep of Citadines Rochor Singapore is the Rochor MRT station that sits on the Downtown Line, Singapore"s longest underground MRT line which will facilitate direct travel from the north-western and eastern areas of the island to the Central Business District and Marina Bay areas. The serviced residence is also within walking distance from Jalan Besar and Little India MRT stations, providing easy access to the rest of the city. About 80% of the 320 units at Citadines Rochor Singapore are studio apartments, while the remaining are one-bedroom and loft apartments. The property will offer facilities such as a residents" lounge, gymnasium, laundrette, breakfast cafe, swimming pool and outdoor multifunctional spaces for social gatherings and events.