Preparations for Singapore's Formula One Grand Prix this weekend have kicked into top gear. And hotels around the circuit area said interest remains high despite it being the race's fifth year. Hotels that command prime views are also making sure their guests have everything to make their experience enjoyable. A check with several hotels around the circuit area revealed occupancy is around 95 per cent...
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The Formula One (F1) night race in Singapore is less than two weeks away and hotels in the Marina Bay area are filling up fast, with some predicting a full house over the race weekend. Most of the fencing has gone up in the downtown circuit area, as organisers and businesses gear up for yet another weekend of high-speed action. With the newly-opened Marina Bay Sands integrated resort and Fullerton Bay...
The Singapore F1 tickets are fast selling out, but fans can still catch the action from some choice locations. Hotels along the circuit are seeing high demand but rooms with a circuit view are still available, if you're willing to pay. Offering a bird's eye view of the race, the Swissotel is probably the place to be during the F1 weekend. The hotel is also home to three major F1 teams - Ferrari, BMW and...
Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang on Tuesday said the upcoming F1 race is expected to generate additional tourism receipts of about S$100 million this year alone. Some 30 to 40 per cent of the spectators at the September event are expected to be from overseas, he said. Mr Lim was replying to a question from Sembawang MP Lim Wee Kiak about his assessment of the benefits of the F1 race. He said...
A night street race will make Singapore's Formula One circuit stands out, but its pit design is something to take note of. Artist's impression of new F1 pit design Costing $4 million, the pit is meant to give an impression of space. There will be an outdoor viewing gallery for guests to get close to the race. It will be able to accommodate up to 2,000 people. The designing team said one of the key...