As part of plans to make walking, cycling and taking public transport the primary means of commuting in Singapore, the Land Transport Authority unveiled what it called two "signature" conversion projects - incorporating more cyclist and pedestrian-friendly dimensions to the original plans for the North-South Expressway and Bencoolen Street. The planned North-South Expressway - originally conceived as a...
Bencoolen Street
Global economy hotel chain, ibis, will set up its largest branch outside Europe here. The 538-room hotel will be the first ibis in Singapore and will open its doors on February 24 next year. ibis Singapore on Bencoolen plans to target leisure and business travellers with its debut nightly rate of S$148 per room. Located along Bencoolen Street, the S$145 million hotel is being developed by LaSalle...