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Greece’s Mitsotakis and Israel’s Netanyahu Join Others to Propose Tourism Corridor

2020-05-08 by Phil Butler

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

This week, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis took part in a video conference with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, and other heads of state to propose the creation of “safe corridors” for travel once the coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Present at the teleconference were Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, Norwegian PM Erna Solberg, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Singaporean PM Lee […]

Tags: Andrej Babis, australia, Austria, Benjamin Netanyahu, COIVID-19 response, Coronavirus, coronavirus response, COVID-19 restrictions, Czech Republic, Denmark, Erna Solberg, Greece, Israel, Mette Frederiksen, Norway, safe corredor, Safe Zones, Scott Morrison, Sebastian Kurz, Sebastien Kurz, Singapore, travel restrictions

Unique and Colorful Singapore

2014-09-21 by Argo Contributor

Singapore

The island nation of Singapore is an economically prosperous scenic “traveler’s paradise”. On the map it looks rather small, but in fact it has an intricate collection of attractions and it can take weeks to visit most of the small country’s primary attractions. It’s multicultural, prosperous, but a country with strict laws.

Tags: Asia travel, getaways, Island getaways, Singapore

EU Launches New Business Avenues into Southeast Asia

2014-05-10 by Delia Gavrilescu

The EU this week announced a pilot program, New Business Avenues into Southeast Asia for European SMEs in the Southeast Asian region via a hub in Singapore. According to the SingaporeCompanyIncorporation.sg, a leading Singapore incorporation portal, the new office hub there in Singapore makes strategic sense.

Tags: business travel, EU, Europe, Singapore, SMEs

Marina Bay Sands Hosts Branson’s “Carbon War Room”

2013-05-14 by Liliana Steffens

Sir Richard Branson enjoying the view atop Sands SkyPark

One of the world’s most magnificent hotels, Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands played host to Sir Richard Branson for a meetup of his Carbon War Room.
200 meters above ground at the Sands SkyPark. The media was invited to a press conference with Branson and other executives this week.

Tags: Carbon friendly, Carbon War Room, climate change, Environment, famous hotels, hotels, Richard Branson, Singapore, Singapore hotels, Sir Richard Branson

FHA 2012 Opens in Singapore

2012-04-14 by Liliana Steffens

Culinary Challenge

For those interested in food and hospitality, and/or those headed to Singapore, the Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd opens Food & Hotels Asia 2012 (FHA 2012) this Tuesday at the Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Center.

Tags: FHA 2012, Food & Hotels Asia, metro en vivo, metro öffnungszeiten, metro resort pratunam, mudah, murai, namaz vakti, Singapore, Singapore events, Singapore Expo, Singapore resorts, Singapore travel

Indian Ocean Tsunami Watch

2012-04-10 by Phil Butler

Sumatra quake

A tsunami watch has gone into effect for the entire Indian Ocean after a massive magnitude 8.7 earthquake occurred 270 miles Southwest of Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued the tsunami warning at 0845 local time, with predicted landing times for various regions should a tsunami occur.

Tags: earthquake, India, Indian Ocean, maldives, NOAA, quake, Singapore, Sumatra, travel advisory, tsunami, tsunami alert, tsunami warning, USGS

Marina Bay Sands Launch Affiliate Program

2012-03-18 by Mike Wheatley

As part of its efforts to reach out to a wider clientele, Marina Bay Sands has launched a new Hotel Affiliate Program to link up with suitable affiliate partners that can showcase its unique leisure and hospitality experience.

Tags: affiliate partners, ArtScience museum, hotel affiliate program, Katherine Lu, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, The Shoppes

Marina Bay Sands: Singapore’s Top Eco-Friendly Hotel

2012-03-13 by Mike Wheatley

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s most famous landmark hotel and one of its leading business, leisure and entertainment venues, has received one of the country’s highest accolades for its continuing efforts in the area of environmental sustainability – the Green Mark Gold Award from Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA).

Tags: eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, Green building, green initiatives, Green Mark Gold Award, Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore, sustainability

SITEX 2011 Expo Singapore Set To Be Biggest Ever

2011-11-22 by Mike Wheatley

SITEX 2011

The SITEX 2011 Electronics and Computer Fair is back once again, and this year’s show promises to be the biggest and best yet with more than 900,000 visitors expected to attend the exhibition at the Singapor Expo Hall.

Tags: digital media, digital products, electronics fair, expo, IT event, Singapore, Singapore Expo, SITEX 2011, SiTF, technology

Upcoming: The Festival of Media Asia

2011-11-07 by Liliana Steffens

Festival of Media Asia

Festival of Media Asia, opens their creativity and innovation in media by their first Asia chapter from November 13th thru November 15th in Singapore. Hosted at the Marina Bay Saynds Expo and Convention Center, the gathering hopes to target the challenges Asia marketers, branding, and communications sectors face.

Tags: Asia tech, Facebook, Festival of Media, Festival of Media Asia, Google, ICS, Intel, Marina Bay Sands Expo, MediaCom, Singapore, Singapore conferences, Singapore Expo, Singapore travel, Youku

Conrad Hotels & Resorts – Sleek & Provocative Rebrand

2011-08-22 by Phil Butler

Conrad photographic brand brand

Marketing campaigns for hotels chains are not a new fad, nor is using sexy to sell ideas, but doing so intriguingly, this is a bit uncommon. In News from Conrad Hotels & Resorts this morning, their brand is on a global marketing binge that may see a new phrase coined, “chic and slinky sells,” rather than sex.

Tags: Anders Overgaard, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bali, Bangkok, Beijing, Brussels, Cairo, Chicago, Dalian, Dubai, Dublin, Hilton, Hong Kong, hotels, Indianapolis, Istanbul, Koh Samui, maldives, Miami, Punta del Este, San Juan, Sanya Haitang Bay, Shanghai, Singapore, World hotels

Universal Studios – Symbol of Emerging Singapore

2011-06-04 by Phil Butler

Guest-of-honour, Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry

The grand opening of one of the world’s biggest theme parks, Universal Studios Singapore, took place last week. And despite a few hickups, no-show stars, and other minor irritations, Singapore now has another world class touristic attraction. This opening is not only big tourism news, but a sign of Singapore’s every increasing popularity and growth.

Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jet Li, Jurrasic Park Rapids Adventure, Maggie Cheung, Paula Abdul, Singapore, Singapore parks, Singapore tourism, Singapore travel, Universal Studios Singapore, Vicki Zhao Wei

Agoda and Jetstar Team Up

2011-06-02 by Phil Butler

Jetstar Asia Airways landing page

In online travel news today, Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking web portal, announced a partnership with Jetstar Asia Ariways. Now Agoda’s inventory of thousands of hotels will be accessible through Jetstar’S digital storefronts, and co-op deals will be offered through the airlines holiday network.

Tags: Agoda, air travel, Asia companies, Asia OTA, Asia travel, cheap fares, hotel booking, hotel portal, Jetstar Asia Airways, online travel, Robert Rosenstein, Singapore, Singapore travel, Southeast Asia Travel

Vesak Day in Singapore: A day of Enlightenment

2011-05-16 by Mike Wheatley

the Buddhist Vesak Day ritual - Bathing the Buddha

Vesak Day is the most auspicious day of the year for Buddhists the world over, the day that commemorates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death. It is a time of immense joy, reflection and peace, and nowhere is it embraced with more passion than in Singapore. In Singapore, thousands of Buddhist faithful flock to the […]

Tags: Buddhist, buddhists, Geylang Temple, Mahayana Buddhism, Phor Kark See Temple, Singapore, singapore buddhists, Singapore celebrations, singapore vesak day, singapore's Buddhist community, Sri Lankaramaya Temple, Theravada Buddhism, vesak day

Asia – Most Popular Destination For Indian Tourists

2011-04-09 by Mike Wheatley

India's emerging middle class has seen a rise in travelers from the sub continent.

The Far East is proving to be the Promised Land for many Indian travelers nowadays. After decades of fascination with North American and European destinations, travelers from the Sub Continent are now turning their attentions to Southeast Asia, lured by the pull of perfect weather, low cost flights and straightforward visa rules.

Tags: Asia tourism, Asia tourists, China, China tourism, Far East tourism, India tourism, India tourists, Indian tourists, Malaysia, Pacific Asia Travel Association, Singapore, Thailand, visit China

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