Hotels & Tourism
Marina Bay Sands appoints George Tanasijevich as President and CEO
Mr. Benny Zin has also been appointed as Chief Operating Officer.
Marina Bay Sands appoints George Tanasijevich as President and CEO
Mr. Benny Zin has also been appointed as Chief Operating Officer.
Singapore launches first-ever event concierge
TicketCube is the only platform in Singapore that aggregates four local ticketing service providers – ApeSnap, Gatecrash, SISTIC and TicketBooth.
Three crooked men busted for cheating on the Tourist Refund Scheme
The 2 Indian men were each sentenced to a court fine of $3,000 but investigations are still ongoing for the Singaporean offender.
Singapore tops buyers of hotels in Asia Pacific
Pent up investor demand for the market pushed volumes to surpass $1b.
Fat Singaporeans take toilet seats, fish maw and fried pork on business trips
But a survey by Regus noted that despite rising obesity in Singapore, 39% of Singapore business travellers take work out clothes on their business...
TravelShark secures $5 million funding from DLA Holdings
With the recent investment, TravelShark has raised a total of $8 million to date.
It’s extended playtime for tourism and hospitality
Analyst says these sectors are enjoying from “Singapore’s draw as a new playground in Asia”. They are said to be expected to hit new highs in 2011.
Steve Wynn “dying” to build casino hotel in Singapore
But the casino gaming tycoon would have to wait till March 2017 because of exclusivity.
Casinos warned about full-scope inspections
Casino Regulatory Authority Chairman Richard Magnus expect casinos to “have by now sorted out any kinks in their operations”.
Swiftrank changes name to TravelShark
The online travel startup sheds old name for much cooler name and gets a mascot, t-shirts, and really pumped employees.
Government blocks sale of Marina Bay Sands mall
Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd is not allowed to sell, transfer or dispose of its estate interest in Marina Bay Sands within the exclusivity period of 10...
Jones Lang LaSalle promotes Mike Batchelor to international director
Batchelor was managing director of JLL Hotels, Singapore.
Club Med appoints Heidi Kunkel as CEO East & South Asia and Pacific
Kunkel takes over from Mr Olivier Horps, former Managing Director, Asia Pacific, who was nominated CEO Greater China.
Millennium & Copthorne International appoints Lim Boon Kwee as Senior Vice-President Asia
Prior to joining Millennium & Copthorne International Limited, he was with the New World Hospitality Group in Shanghai, China.
Poor Expats: Singapore tops Hong Kong as 3rd most expensive country in Asia for foreigners
Goods and services commonly purchased by expats now cost almost 3% more in Singapore than in Hong Kong, and it's all because of strong currency, says...
Mall at Marina Bay Sands may be sold as early as 2013
The potential sale could be worth as much as $4 billion.
Tourism Receipts pegged at S$5bln for the first quarter
Of all the components, Sightseeing & Entertainment (including Gaming) posted the highest growth of 321%.
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