/ Posted on 11 June, 2021 0:01
The pandemic’s work-from-home movement has nudged consumers into the arms of work-friendly hospitality spaces, presenting an unexpected boon to players in the long-stay market. Now, daytime workcation packages have become a life buoy for Asia’s serviced residences, reports Pamela Chow.
While recovery to pre-pandemic occupancy continues to elude the hospitality trade, serviced residences have received an unexpected blessing in disguise. Remote work and telecommuting are driving consumers in search of more conducive places to work that can double up as a vacation opportunity – a demand that has driven long-stay players towards more inventive, daily offerings.
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/ Posted on 1 April, 2021 13:33
The latest game tour rolled out by Tribe Tours pits the problem-solving skills and speed of two teams against each other, amid the backdrop of the sprawling Jewel Changi Airport. Pamela Chow takes up the challenge
Why
With access to leisure travel still shut, the steady stream of domestic tours continue to see strong demand from Singaporeans hungry for creative local experiences. On the back of the success of its Chinatown Murders game tour set in the historic district, Tribe Tours launches a second version that explores Jewel Changi Airport beyond its lifestyle offerings.
What
In Jewel Heist, two teams lock horns in a battle of wits and speed to locate a ‘jewel’ in the mall, while solving trivia questions and racking up ‘prize money’ points. Puzzles encountered at each stage have time limits ranging from 15 to 25 minutes, with the entire tour running up to three hours.
/ Posted on 15 February, 2021 8:30
With Singaporeans urged to play tourists on home ground, businesses are reinventing their content to excite local hearts. Pamela Chow finds out more.
As the coronavirus continues to stalk global tourism, Singapore is sparing no effort to revive the country’s ailing sector, with the domestic market coming into play.
In December 2020, the Singapore Tourism Board threw a lifeline to struggling tourism businesses by giving every adult citizen S$100 (US$75) in SingapoRediscovers Vouchers (SRV) to spend on hotel staycations, attraction tickets and tours, valid through June 30, 2021. This was accompanied by the Singapoliday campaign, detailing promotions and offerings available in 10 precincts, including the Civic District, Kampong Gelam and Sentosa.