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Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen Celebrates Opening with a New Online Contest on Paywhatyouwant.com.sg
Singapore (PRWEB) February 4, 2009
ibis Singapore on Bencoolen, the first and the only internationally branded economy hotel in Singapore, launches the promotional campaign website, Paywhatyouwant.com.sg to offer business and leisure travelers to sign up as members and pay whatever they want for their stay. The new website will be running starting February 4, 2009. Visitors can make a reservation at the hotel for the price they want to pay or even win a holiday in Singapore including return airfares.
Right in the heart of Singapore, ibis Singapore on Bencoolen offers trendy and stylish accommodations with the renowned international quality service at economy price. This brand new hotel is situated close to transport, major office buildings, Suntec Convention Centre, major shopping and tourist attractions, ideal for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel will debut with an opening rate starting from S$ 138 per room including complimentary Wi-Fi access, but a promotional campaign at Paywhatyouwant.com.sg is currently offering special rates for a limited time each day.
By signing up with Paywhatyouwant.com.sg, members will be able to book a room at ibis Singapore on Bencoolen for the price they want to pay. Each day, a period of sales time will be announced on the website and members will have the chance to book the rooms until the period ends. The winners get to enjoy a night at the hotel for the exact price they bid. Puneet Dhawan, General Manager says, “We have allocated enough rooms each day for members of this website. All you have to do is check the clock on the homepage and make your bid at the right time. It’s that easy.”
Additionally, members can participate in an online competition at Paywhatyouwant.com.sg to become the best Virtual General Manager at ibis Singapore on Bencoolen to win the game prizes. Each member will take on an empty virtual hotel and try to occupy as many rooms as possible with friends. The prizes for the competition include:
Grand Prize: The participant with the highest score will win 4 nights at ibis Singapore on Bencoolen including return tickets to Singapore for 2 persons.
Other 9 prizes: Runner-ups will receive 1 free night at ibis Singapore on Bencoolen.
Visit Paywhatyouwant.com.sg for more details or sign up today to enter the Pay What You Want competition.
About ibis
ibis, the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor group, offers consistent quality accommodation and services in all its hotels, for the best local value: a well-designed and fully-equipped en-suite bedroom, major hotel services available 24/7 and a wide choice of on-site food and beverage options. The quality of the ibis standard has been recognised by the International Organization for Standardization certification ISO 9001 since 1997. ibis is also the world’s first hotel chain to demonstrate its environmental commitment through securing the ISO 14001 certification, which has already been awarded to nearly one third of its hotels.
Established in 1974, ibis is the European leader and one of the first economy hotel chains in the world, with nearly 90,000 rooms and 800 hotels in 40 countries, including ibis Singapore on Bencoolen.
For additional information, please visit http://www.ibishotel.com
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An Ideal Place for Hosting Business Stay and Meetings in Singapore
Singapore (Vocus) August 10, 2010
Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel Singapore is one of the popular choices of many corporate companies to organize their meetings and annual events. The hotel is located near to Singapore Expo, Changi Business Park, Starhub Centre, Changi International Airport and minutes away from the city. With a dedicated & experienced Conferencing & Events team, Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel is offering a special Residential Meeting Package that facilitates Meeting Planners both locally and overseas to host their meetings with them effortlessly plus a significant cost-savings.
The Residential Meeting Package starting from S$ 225++ per person includes a one-day meeting room usage with two coffee break snacks, one buffet lunch, basic meeting room set-up and an overnight stay with complimentary buffet breakfast, 24-hour Internet access and hotel airport shuttle service. This special package would require a minimum booking of 10 guests. Click here for more details.
In addition to offering an ideal venue for your meeting, Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel has a beautiful alfresco area by the pool where many corporate companies organize their Welcome Reception or Appreciation/Gala Dinner in the evening for networking purpose. On top of that, the hotel is also located within walking distance to the beach along the East Coast Park. This is a good location to have a day-out for team-building – cycling, canoeing, roller-blading, water-ski and many more.
At Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel, guests can enjoy complimentary access to the gym and swimming pool at their leisure time, and also, retreat to a relaxing & rejuvenating massage at the well-known spa outlet inside the hotel – Body Contours.
If the Residential Meeting Package does not fit your current needs, not to worry, the experienced team from Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel will be able to tailor to your requirements. You may visit “http://www.grandmercureroxy.com.sg” for more information. Alternatively, email your request to H3610-SL9 [at] accor.com, or call (+65) 6340 5637, 6340 5640 6340 5641 or 6340 5642.
About Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel
Conveniently located just 15 minutes away from Changi International Airport, the family-friendly Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel is nestled in heritage Katong, a historical area on Singapore’s East Coast near the city. A short walk away is East Coast Park with attractive beaches and facilities popular with families. Opposite the hotel is Parkway Parade Shopping Centre, a one-stop shopping destination that caters to every family or business traveller’s needs. The hotel is within easy access to Singapore’s popular shopping hubs in Suntec City and Orchard Road and VivoCity at HarbourFront; Singapore Flyer and the F1 race area at Marina Bay. The hotel has 558 guest rooms and suites, choice of four dining outlets, 10 meeting rooms, a wellness spa, outdoor swimming pool and a well-equipped fitness centre. Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel is managed by Accor, a major global group and European leader in hotels.
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Enjoy Great Savings and Great Value at the Great Singapore Sale
The much-anticipated Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is here. From 29 May to 26 July 2009, Singapore will go into a shopping frenzy for two whole months as the GSS returns for the 16th consecutive year. From the main shopping belts of Orchard Road and Marina Bay to the suburban malls and neighborhood centers, shoppers can enjoy great savings and great value on just about everything, from apparel to watches, jewelery and more.
“Given the current economic climate, we are going back to basics and focusing on giving consumers what they really want – great savings and great value – to help shoppers stretch their dollar and buy more for less,” said Ms Lau Chuen Wei, Executive Director, Singapore Retailers Association (SRA). “Consumers can look forward to great discounts of up to 70 per cent, value deals under S$ 50, as well as 1-for-1 deals at various participating outlets island-wide.”
This year, consumers will have even more offers and more options to choose from. In addition to the thousands of stores island-wide that have since become regular participants of the annual GSS, this year’s Sale will also see the participation of tenants of the three newest malls in Singapore – Iluma, Orchard Central, and Tampines 1 – as well as other first-time participants.
Ms Lau added: “To entice Singaporeans and visitors to spend their holidays in Singapore, the Singapore Retailers Association has actively engaged retailers, shopping centers, and even restaurants, attractions and hotels, to participate with irresistible offers, so that consumers can enjoy great value-for-money on a whole range of lifestyle offerings – from shopping, to dining and even hotel stays – for a perfect holiday right here in Singapore.”
For the first time, the Restaurant Association of Singapore will be participating in the GSS with the Great Singapore Feast (dates to be confirmed), featuring signature dishes of participating restaurants at tempting discounts to whet the appetites of food lovers. The Association of Singapore Attractions will also be offering discounts on admission to participating attractions island-wide with the Great Singapore Pass. And participating hotels from the Singapore Hotel Association will be offering value deals on 1N/2D Weekend Stays to give locals the chance to enjoy affordable and relaxing ‘staycations’ in Singapore.
A host of additional privileges await MasterCard cardholders, with discounts from 10 to 70 per cent at a variety of retail, dining and leisure outlets. Cardholders also stand a chance of receiving great value back on their purchases with $ 15,000 worth of Raffles City Shopping vouchers to be redeemed every week of the Sale.
What’s more, visitors who charge $ 100 of their purchases to MasterCard and claim their GST refunds at Global Refund, could win a return trip to Singapore.
To take advantage of the special privileges and rewards, all visitors need to do is pick up the Tourist Privilege Card from the Singapore Visitors Centers or download it from Greatsingaporesale.com.sg, and present it with their passports at the participating outlets to enjoy even bigger bargains for a great value-for-money holiday.
To find out more about the GSS offers and promotions, consumers can:
Pick up a free copy of the GSS 2009 Official Guide from major hotels and shopping centers.
Visit the GSS 2009 Official Website: Greatsingaporesale.com.sg.
Jointly issued by the Singapore Retailers Association – organizer of the Great Singapore Sale 2009 together with key partners – Singapore Tourism Board, MasterCard and Singapore Press Holdings.
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Singapore Resort Openings to create opportunities for Foreign Investors, Entrepreneurs and Professionals
Singapore (PRWEB) August 26, 2009
Based on past statistics from the gaming industry, GuideMeSingapore.com predicts that a significant number of jobs and new business ventures will be created in tourism-related industries over the next two years as a result of the new gaming resorts that are set to open in Singapore.
Two such resorts are slated to open in Singapore in the next 6 months: The Marina Bay Sands and The Resorts World at Sentosa. The Marina Bay Sands project, which is scheduled to open in December this year, will include 2,600 hotel rooms, 1.2 million square feet of convention and exhibition space for 52,000 attendees, an art and science museum, various theatrical venues, as well as a trio of linked marina-facing botanical gardens. The total cost of the development is placed at S$ 8.0 billion. The Resorts World at Sentosa project will open in early 2010. It will occupy 121 acres, house six hotels with 1840 hotel rooms, a Universal Studio theme part, a Water Park and numerous other attractions. The project will cost nearly S$ 7 billion. While the Singapore government has been keen to highlight the non-gambling attractions of the two integrated resorts, various gaming industry analysts expect 75 percent of revenue to come from gaming in the first year of operation.
Currently Singapore receives just 5 percent of its GDP from tourism. Using these resorts as the main attraction, Singapore aims to double its tourism arrivals to 17 million annually and triple its tourism receipts to $ 19 billion by 2015. The Singapore government has given its full backing to the launch of this new industry; given the government’s successful track record, the success of this industry is all but assured. The anticipated rise in tourism will result in strong growth in a number of ancillary sectors. Among the businesses opportunities that these resorts will create in the hospitality and tourism sector are the following:
Travel agencies that facilitate tours from foreign countries to the resorts
Junket operators that organize tours for VIP gambling clients. Singapore’s Casino Control Act stipulates that all junket operators must be licensed through the newly-formed Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA)
Event Management companies that focus on organizing business conferences and exhibitions
Transportation services that provide limo and other transportation services.
Security companies that provide event security
Recruitment companies that facilitate the hiring of card dealers, waitresses, etc. for the casinos. Earlier in the year, Marina Bay Sands lamented that it had managed to fill only 2,000 out of 4,500 dealer positions available.
Training companies that provide training for casino staff
Restaurants
“This represents a very good opportunity for foreign entrepreneurs, investors and professionals who wish to setup a business in or immigrate to Singapore. By investing in or launching businesses that cater to these growing industries, foreigners can obtain quick immigration to Singapore and simultaneously participate in the economic growth that these industries will bring to Singapore,” said Jacqueline Low, Director of Janus Corporate Solutions Pvt Ltd. – the firm that operates the GuideMeSingapore website. “The developers of these projects have promised to create 20,400 direct jobs but that is just the tip of the iceberg. For nimble local and foreign entrepreneurs, this represents an enormous new business opportunity. We are already seeing a lot of interest, especially from overseas business professionals who wish to establish an early foothold in these businesses,” she added.
Individuals who want to explore this opportunity have three main options: Global Investor Program, Employment Pass, and Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass). Under the Global Investor Programme (GIP), foreign investors can make an investment of one million dollar or more in Singapore and relocate to the country as Permanent Residents. A minimum investment of one million dollars can be used either to launch a new Singapore-based enterprise or beef up an existing one. Another highly popular immigration scheme is the Employment Pass (EP) issued to foreign professional employees, managers, owners or directors of Singapore companies who possess a good educational and professional background. Alternatively, entrepreneurs who do not qualify under the EP category due to lack of educational qualifications can apply for the Singapore Entrepreneur Pass (also known as EntrePass).
About GuideMeSingapore.com
GuideMeSingapore.com website is a unit of Janus Corporate Solutions Pte. Ltd, a leading professional services firm that specializes in Singapore company formation, work permits, taxation, and related business services. For further details, visit GuideMeSingapore’s Singapore Company website.
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Singapore – The New 24 Hour Party People Destination
Singapore (PRWEB) March 24, 2006
Novotel Clarke Quay Singapore (http://www.accorhotels-asia.com)has launched an innovative partnership programme with neighboring Clarke Quay merchants that offers guests outstanding discounts on dining and entertainment.
Clarke Quay is a historic waterfront area where former go-downs (shophouses) have been transformed into restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. The precinct stays open till (in some cases) 5am in the morning, giving the area the reputation of being Asia’s newest ’24 Hour Party People’ venue.
The ‘Best Offers At Clarke Quay’ privilege booklet opens a window on the best of Clarke Quay’s finest establishments, allowing hotel guests to take advantage of a host of discounts and value-added benefits. All they have to do is present their hotel keycard holder together with the ‘Best Offers At Clarke Quay’ booklet when redeeming their offers.
Under this partnership merchants are slashing prices, Ministry of Sound offer 50% off for hotel guests, Crazy Horse in cutting 10% off ticket prices and Bar Cocoon at Forbidden City serves up a complimentary house platter of tasty snacks with a minimum S$ 200 (US$ 122) drink tab.
Novotel Clarke Quay Singapore General Manager Vincent Lelay said that with the hotel renovation recently completed, value added benefits like Best offers attracts new business and builds guest loyalty.
“Clarke Quay is the livewire of Singapore’s entertainment scene and a must visit attraction for our international guests. The precinct features the latest international hotspots like Crazy Horse and Ministry of Sound, with Café del Mar also opening soon, and there are local favourites such as Indochine and The 1 Nitestand Comedy Club. Just about every cuisine and every style of entertainment is available – and they can be enjoyed at significant discounts by staying at the Novotel.”
According to Mr Lelay, the partnership helps the hotel and Clarke Quay merchants market the area as a one-stop integrated destination.
“We are very fortunate to have Clarke Quay at our doorstep. It is undoubtedly Singapore’s premier dining and entertainment riverfront precinct and it has the benefit of being so central to all other areas of the city. You can catch the underground train, bus or ferry boat from our doorstep to get you around the city,” he added.
Offers are valid and updated each quarter. The current edition will be renewed or updated for the next print run, which is due in April.
‘Best Offers at Clarke Quay’ is an on-going loyalty programme of Novotel Clarke Quay, which was re-launched after an extensive upgrade of the hotel was completed in late 2005. Hotel rates start from SGD136++ (US$ 83) per night.
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