Lifestyle hotels are transforming hospitality by emphasising vibrant public spaces over traditional rooms, where travellers and locals connect through distinctive experiences. JLL’s latest report highlights that this sector is offering opportunities for brands and investors, […]
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Singapore Oceanarium at Resorts World Sentosa has officially opened on 23 July. It is a transformation of the former S.E.A. Aquarium and has been revamped to showcase research-inspired installations, immersive exhibits, hands-on programmes and interactive
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The Changi Airport Police Division has unveiled its newest rideable indoor robot that patrols Terminal 4 that has been on trial at the Departure Hall since July 2025. The robots named GIBSON augments police operations by
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The Middle East is the sixth largest region in the world based on available capacity, with 270 million one-way seats in 2024, placing the region ahead of Eastern Europe and behind South Asia. New routes
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Fake AI-generated video dupes elderly couple to travel In July, a misleading video generated through artificial intelligence (AI) promoting a non-existent cable car in Kuak Hulu in the state of Perak in Malaysia, caused an
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Changi Airport is experiencing strong passenger traffic growth in 2025, with Q1 and Q2 showing significant increases compared to the previous year and pre-pandemic levels. In Q2, Changi Airport handled 17.5 million passenger movements, marking
European destinations are experiencing huge over tourism, with cities like Barcelona, Venice, and Amsterdam implementing visitor caps and facing resident protests against mass tourism. A new study by influencer marketing platform Heepsy analysed destinations outside
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Visa scams are increasingly reported among travellers, as many countries are replacing paper visas and entry stamps with E-visas or Electronic Travel Authorisation systems. This digitalisation has also resulted in new opportunities for scammers to
As of 15 July 2025, Air France is offering its new La Première suites on its daily flight between Singapore Changi airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport using the Boeing 777-300ER. It is equipped with
Air France’s new La Première suites take to the skies for the first time to Singapore Read More »
The history of hotels stretches back to ancient times, evolving from simple inns along trade routes to the diverse range of accommodation available today. The hotel industry is a significant contributor to the global economy.
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The director-general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh, was in Singapore recently where he talked about strategic and significant issues facing the aviation industry. These include the uncertainties surrounding the impending U.S
Banyan Group, a Singapore-based independent global hospitality company, is gearing up for the grand opening of its 100th hotel this November, a milestone that will coincide with the unveiling of the Mandai Rainforest Resort, a symbolic
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