Category: Singapore

Queen Mary 2 welcomed in Hong Kong

Queen Mary 2 welcomed in Hong Kong

The largest vessel ever to grace Hong Kong’s waters, the Queen Mary 2,  has been  welcomed into Victoria Harbour with a dazzling performance of the “Symphony of Lights” laser show. The ship is on her maiden round-the-world voyage; it departed Fort Lauderdale in January and is now heading for Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
Mövenpick Treasure Resort Sentosa

Mövenpick Treasure Resort Sentosa

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is taking another major step in its expansion into Asia. In mid-2006 the Swiss hotel group took over a holiday resort on Phuket/Thailand; now it has just signed a management agreement with Maxz Universal Development Group for a new development on Sentosa Island, Singapore. The resort is scheduled to open at

Singapore Airlines new business class

A couple of television commercials for Singapore Airlines new business class, ‘by far the most spacious business class seat in the world’.

Singapore Airlines new first class

A couple of television commercials for Singapore Airlines new first class, hailed as ‘the most exclusive ever’.
Bespoke shopping in south-east Asia with Style Clinic by Astin Brown Inc.

Bespoke shopping in south-east Asia with Style Clinic by Astin Brown Inc.

Travel to Singapore and Mumbai for 8 days and shop. Find the right things to buy for yourself, home and ‘shopping list others’. Discover the cultural spirit of these cities by joining Style Clinic by Astin Brown Inc. Part of the swish things they do is create bespoke shopping and spirit tours to some of
Essence of Shangri-La

Essence of Shangri-La

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has introduced a signature “Essence of Shangri-La” scent in the lobbies of selected Shangri-La hotels and resorts in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. The scent is fresh and clean, subtly Asian, and is said to evoke sensations of serenity and calm. The delicate aroma has
M Hotel, Singapore

M Hotel, Singapore

Indulge in a weekend away from the bustling activities in town and sleepover at the stylish M Hotel, located in the heart of Singapore’s Business District.   Upgrade yourself to a suite stay and have a spa treatment at [email protected] to ease away your wearies.   One night’s stay in Superior Room  starts from  S$168,
Charity eBay auction by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Charity eBay auction by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is planning a global eBay charity auction to benefit Care for Children on 7th June 2006. Shangri-La hotels have created 14 exclusive luxury travel experiences with a combined retail value of over US$100,000 for the 10-day online auction, which will end on 17th June. The auction packages will feature metropolitan destinations
Singapore Arts Festival set to create a stir in 2006

Singapore Arts Festival set to create a stir in 2006

The annual Singapore Arts Festival is celebrating 20 years of providing world-class entertainment in the dance, theatre and music categories right to the forefront of Singapore. The event began yesterday and will run until 25th June 2006, and will surely reaffirm Singapore’s reputation as being a leading city in the South East Asia region, showcasing
New luxury terminal at Changi Airport

New luxury terminal at Changi Airport

Changi Airport, recently voted the Best Airport in Asia for the twentieth time in a row, is to open Asia’s first luxury terminal, designed for CIPs (Commercially Important Person). The terminal will allow those who are prepared to pay to board much more quickly and cut on otherwise long immigration and security checks.   The
Rice Dumpling Festival

Rice Dumpling Festival

If you’re in Singapore, head to the Copthorne  Orchid Hotel to celebrate the Rice Dumpling Festival with Hua Ting’s mouth-watering dumplings. Their award-winning veteran Masterchef Chan Kwok is known for his specialty dumplings and this year, he will present his new creation – XO Rice Dumpling with Sliced Pork and Chinese Mushrooms. The event starts
New Majestic Hotel in Singapore's historic Chinatown

New Majestic Hotel in Singapore's historic Chinatown

The Singapore hotel scene has seen the addition of the New Majestic Hotel in Chinatown. The hotel features 30 rooms, individually designed by emerging Singaporean artists. The Majestic Restaurant within the hotel pairs modern Cantonese cuisine with some of Singapore’s best wines. The hotel was opened earlier this year by former lawyer Loh Lik Peng
Best airport in Asia?

Best airport in Asia?

Changi Airport has been voted ‘Best Airport Asia’ for an impressive 20th time on the trot in  an annual survey conducted by the Hong Kong-based publication CargoNews Asia. It’s also received awards recently from both DestinAsian magazine, a luxury travel publication, and from the the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.
Top skylines in the world

Top skylines in the world

According to diserio.com, the best skyline in the world is that of Hong Kong, pictured right. Personally, 15th-placed Seattle gets my vote, thanks to the beautiful backdrop of Mount Rainier. The article sums up the top 18 skylines in the world as: 1. Hong Kong (China) 2. Chicago (USA) 3. Shanghai (China) 4. New York
Raffles CEO receives top honour in Singapore

Raffles CEO receives top honour in Singapore

Jennie Chua, president and CEO of Raffles Holdings,  has been  awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award at Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) 20th Tourism Awards. Other notable winners included The Ritz-Carlton, Millennia Singapore (Best Accommodation Experience, Deluxe Hotel) and Singapore Zoo (Best Leisure Attraction Experience).
Luxury hotel chains expanding

Luxury hotel chains expanding

It has emerged today that Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and Colony Capital will pay $3.9 billion to buy Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. in order to  expand  upon an  international luxury chain. Last year, Colony Capital bought the hotel business of Raffles Holdings for $859 million, gaining several historic hotels in Asia including