Hotels & Tourism
Far East H-Trust’s net property down 7.7% to $45.7m in H1 2025
Far East H-Trust’s net property down 7.7% to $45.7m in H1 2025
DPS is 1.78 cents for the period.
First Sponsor restates FY2024 earnings per share
The full-year EPS has been adjusted from $0.0829 to $0.0802.
STB, OpenAI sign MoU to power AI shift in tourism sector
It aims to boost visitor experiences and industry efficiency.
Singapore holds world’s 'most powerful passport’
Asian countries led the global mobility race, with Japan and South Korea tied for second.
Las Vegas Sands breaks ground on $10b luxury resort in Singapore
Construction is expected to begin later this year.
Banyan Group to open 100th hotel in November
The grand opening of the Mandai Rainforest Resort in Singapore will be in November.
Singapore ranks 9th amongst top non-European travel alternatives
The United Arab Emirates topped the list with a perfect score and 19,700 hotels.
Sports tourism drives surge in SG inbound bookings
The strongest YoY growth in bookings came from Indonesia (36%).
SIA, Mandai Wildlife ink 3-year deal to boost SG tourism
It will be via co-creating exclusive privileges and spotlighting wildlife conservation.
Amara Holdings to delist on SGX
On 15 May, DRC Investments received valid acceptances of over 90%.
China overtakes Japan as top June travel spot for Singaporeans
The firm reported a 58% surge in Singaporean visitors to China.
MHR and Germany hotel announce global loyalty partnership
The partnership will allow members to access exclusive privileges.
Travel reward platform HeyMax eyes Japan, Hong Kong
The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest-growing travel market, with annual growth of 10%.
ByteGenie links hotels with travelers using AI
Hotels can save 85% of their time while looking for occupants.
Amara privatisation offer closes with 97.74% valid acceptances
It will delist from SGX after completion of privatisation offer.
Long weekends drive short-stay travel across Asia: report
Accommodation searches rose 80% MoM over Hari Raya long weekend.
Tourism job interest jumps 130%: Indeed
Job opportunities in the sector also rose by 48.7%.
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