Hotels & Tourism
Singapore beats New York in global destination rankings
The number visitors from abroad grew 8.8% in 2016.
Keong Hong opens first hotel in Maldives
An airport constructed by its subsidiary also opened.
Genting establishes Japan branch
It will help develop its leisure and hospitality businesses.
Hotel supply to increase by 4% for the rest of 2017
But revPAR could dip by 3% this year.
Why 2018 will be a ‘turnaround year' for the hospitality sector
Growth drivers include a new airport terminal and more calendar events.
Mandarin Oriental tops hotel, restaurant, and leisure stocks YTD
Its stock price is at $3.7, 98% higher YTD.
Singapore's 20 largest hotel, resto, and leisure stocks gain 19.8% YTD
Price gains averaged 18% in June.
Frasers Hospitality renews loyalty programme
It will add lifestyle benefits like e-shopping vouchers and free stays.
Genting dissolves indirect wholly-owned subsidiary
Claremont was based in South Korea.
This platform sends tourists to secret trips
This surprise travel company books your flight and accommodation, but here’s the catch, you only know your destination once you’re already at the...
Why cashback cards are better than miles cards for Singapore travellers
It could yield as much as 30% in rewards.
53% of Singaporean travellers reluctant to share info to travel service providers
Singaporeans expect more disappointments than the rest of Asians.
Hotel room supply to grow 4% this year
This is lower than the 5.9% projection last quarter.
Thailand's tourist arrivals up 4.8% to 3.1m in July
Tourism receipts in July reached US$4.7b.
2 in 3 Singaporeans prefer local activities during overseas travel
25% enjoy local cultural activities.
Oxley's maiden hotel to open next year
It has secured a temporary occupation permit recently.