New Attractions, Resorts to Boost Singapore Tourism

A range of new developments were unveiled by the Singapore Tourism Board at a breakfast meeting in New York City, as the destination seeks to stem the tide of falling tourism numbers.

Singapore is developing a new international cruise terminal that will double the country’s cruise berths to four by the year 2010. The new terminal, with two berths to accommodate the largest ships currently in service, as well as those on-order, is being built at Marina South and will be just 10 minutes from Singapore’s financial district and the majority of hotels.

There are several highly anticipated new hotels scheduled to open in 2009. The Capella Singapore, set on 30 acres on Sentosa Island, is scheduled to open on March 30.

The resort is housed in two colonial bungalows built in the 1880s complemented by a new hotel extension and exquisite garden villas. The Capella Singapore will also offer suites with private plunge pools and an intimate spa with nine treatment suites, each overlooking a private garden.

Also scheduled for a March opening is the Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen, located in the business and cultural center of Singapore. The property will offer 538 modern rooms featuring high ceilings and large bay windows, and is located 20 minutes away from Changi Airport.