Western Australia Sees Surge of Singapore Visitors
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- Data from Tourism Western Australia shows Singapore is now the number one source of foreign visitors, with Singaporeans accounting for 24% of all international arrivals.
- The Ascott Ltd. has launched Citadines Connect in Lebuh Noordin, Georgetown, Penang, a hotel situated in a two-story pre-war building.
- Mohegan’s Inspire Entertainment Resort, under development in Incheon, South Korea, signed a management agreement with Hanwha Hotel & Resorts for the operation of five-star hotel towers in the property.
Data from Tourism Western Australia shows Singapore is now the number one source of foreign visitors, with Singaporeans accounting for 24% of all international arrivals in the September quarter, despite Singapore’s relatively low population. Singapore arrivals are already back at 80% of pre-Covid numbers with 270 flights per week between Changi and Perth Airport. Before Covid hit, Singapore was Western Australia’s third largest international market, after China and the UK but that has now changed, partly due to TWA’s efforts in promoting the state to Singaporeans. 87% of Singaporean travelers there are repeat visitors so it appears they enjoy being there.
The Ascott Ltd. has launched Citadines Connect in Lebuh Noordin, Georgetown, Penang, a hotel situated in a two story pre-war building. This marks CapitaLand Investment’s Ascott Ltd’s third operating property in Penang, Malaysia. The 143-room property consists of modern rooms, suites and apar
