By DestinAsian - February 22, 2021
The hospitality giantâs COO for South East Asia, Japan and South Korea highlights a few notable projects in the pipeline and explains how Accor has adapted to the new normal.
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Accor previously embraced a strategy of accelerating hotel development through organic growth and acquisition. Has the current crisis changed that approach?
We have been pleasantly surprised by the number of signings that have continued through the pandemic and at the quality of projects we have in the pipeline, including a large percentage of lifestyle and luxury hotels and resorts. While acquisitions have slowed over this period, there is definitely a big appetite for smaller, unbranded hotels to join Accor, knowing our expert sales teams, globally recognized brands, worldwide distribution platforms, ALLSAFE cleaning protocols and hygiene standards and the comfort and security that comes from being part of a large group
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This will ensure financial sector firms expand alongside growing talent pool: Josephine Teo
At the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF) Awards 2020 yesterday, Mr Lim Khiang Tong, head of group operations and technology at OCBC Bank, received the IBF Distinguished Fellow award, which recognises finance industry leaders who have championed change.ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
Mr Jon Yeo, chief compliance officer of Maybank Singapore, was among the finance professionals who received the IBF Fellow award yesterday.ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
Manpower Minister Josephine Teo, On Efforts To Further Digitalise Financial Services Here.
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December 25, 2020
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We ve rounded up 31 different staycay ideas for couples, families and friends so you can get that much needed break.
Missing your yearly trips? Don’t despair! Here are the best staycations at 31 different resorts, hotels and villas that will give you some much-needed quality time right here in SG.
Scroll down to see which staycations are best for Couples, Families or Groups, plus sample staycation deals and offers for each one. So, whether you’re looking for a little romance, a lot of relaxation or a raucous good time at that hen party or family reunion, there are options to spare!
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Tree planting at community space part of efforts to create more vibrant, green precinct
Discover Tanjong Pagar Community Green – bounded by Tras Link, Wallich Street and Peck Seah Street – was completed a year ago. Fourteen white “hearts” have been painted on the grass at a safety distance of 1.5m to 2m apart for members of the public to sit and enjoy the greenery.ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
Mr Chai Khye Yeien, area general manager at Far East Hospitality Management and co-chairman of Discover Tanjong Pagar, taking part in a tree-planting exercise at the community green on Saturday, joined by two of his employee’s sons. Sixteen trees were planted in all. ST PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID
December 19, 2020
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With travel bans still in place, your annual family vacation will have to wait. But there’s no reason you can’t schedule a quick getaway with the kids.
Here are 12 kid-friendly hotels for family staycations in Singapore (that are approved by The Singapore Tourism Board) that you can turn to for a relaxing time with the kids.
1. Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa
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What: Your beach vacay may be off the calendar for now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a resort getaway. Nestled on Sentosa Island and surrounded by lush greenery, with plenty of attractions just minutes away, it’s the perfect respite for urbanites.