The tourism stakes are high and Singapore is trying to woo more visitors. It is betting on the two integrated resorts due to open next year, and also spinning for a more diverse crowd. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said that it is on track to meeting its target of attracting 9 to 9.5 million visitors to the city this year. Despite the economic downturn, 6.2 million tourists visited Singapore in the...
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Las Vegas Sands said it is committed to completing the development of the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort in Singapore. Concerns had been raised about the company's ability to finish the US$4 billion development after news broke out that it was struggling with a shortage of cash. In a statement on Friday, Sands said it met with the Singapore government this week and gave the assurance that it will see...
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has said it is in talks with Marina Bay Sands to facilitate the success of the integrated resort project. The comment came in response to enquiries from Channel NewsAsia. Marina Bay Sands is being developed by US gaming operator Las Vegas Sands. Just last week, Las Vegas Sands announced that it had hired an investment bank to raise more capital. The gaming operator has...
The Singapore River, once a lifeline to early immigrants, will spring to life for two weekends from September 19 to 28 for the Singapore River Festival. Among the many events leading up to the Formula One night race in late September is a dance drama spectacle "Legenda Singapura". The half hour-long performance, which will also include a float parade, tracks the journey of Sang Nila Utama and Singapore's...