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June 03, 2021
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With multiple travel advisories and restrictions still in place, it may seem unrealistic to get away during the upcoming months.
For those itching to travel overseas, staycations are a practical alternative to unwind without having to navigate foreign streets, jostle through crowds, or manoeuvre logistical nightmares such as flight cancellations.
To help people understand the costs and benefits of staycation options, we gathered room rates from five affordable hotels with easy access to locales including Orchard, Bugis, Sentosa, and Tiong Bahru.
Key findings
Staycation costs remain steady from June to August for four out of five hotels analysed, with the exception of Orchard Hotel where price increased 29 per cent between June to August
Gabrielle is a global expert on business storytelling and real communication. Her latest book, Magnetic Stories: Connect with Customers and Engage Employees with Brand Storytelling, is available now.
In early 2020, I had the pleasure of staying at the newly opened Fullerton Hotel in Sydney. Little did I know it would be the last time I stayed in a hotel for close to 12 months due to COVID-19. In hindsight, I really should have made the most of room service and the mini bar.
It was on this trip I first became aware of the Fullerton’s commitment to brand storytelling. During my stay I noticed a beautiful coffee table-style book on display titled