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Chinese New Year 2012!
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TravelRave 2011: Asia’s only Mega Travel and Tourism Festival returns bigger and better
Views, Analysis, Opinion
What Singapore needs to do to stay competitive in 2012

Mr Patrick Imbardelli, President and CEO of Pan Pacific Hotels Group, would like to hear less of the phrase ‘cautiously optimistic’ this year, if you don’t mind.

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From The Top
from the top
Countdown 2012 a milestone as Marina Bay comes into its own

An iconic tradition every year, the annual Marina Bay Singapore Countdown on New Year’s Eve, heralded the start of 2012 with a significant milestone.

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Chingay 2012 ushers in the Dragon Year with a splash this February
Return to the 60s at River Hongbao 2012
Singapore Airshow 2012: Asia’s Largest Aerospace and Defence Event
First the Scissor Sisters, then Kasabian – Fort Canning is rocking
   
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The Big Bite
the big bite
What to expect in the mobile space in 2012

With mobile communication stealing the spotlight in terms of offering marketers a new communication and distribution channel, here are a couple of predictions from travel experts as to how this channel will evolve in 2012.


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Social media tips for hoteliers in 2012
Conservation boost – Santa Grand adds two more hotels to growing stable of properties
Watch out for up and coming South Korea
Cost Management and Service Quality to rule corporate travel
   
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Travel doesn’t make the heart wander

I started travelling at the age of 18, yearning to see what the other places in the world had to offer. At the peak of my rebellious phase, all I wanted to do was to get out of Singapore. I repeatedly whined about the imperfections of this country but travelling made me realise that I do not want to be anywhere else but here, in my homeland.

Oliver Chong, Director, Communications

Typical Dragon, you could say - energetic and raring to go, which is why I suppose it’s upon us earlier than usual this year. I was watching a National Geographic video the other day about the global population hitting seven billion people soon. Such a sobering milestone can get one thinking about space and over-crowding, but yet, it’s not more space that we need; it’s balance.

Apparently, standing shoulder to shoulder, all 7 billion of us would just fill the city of Los Angeles. So perhaps what we truly need to address is the balance of where we live, how we consume and who among us has access to drinking water, for example.

My wish this year, hence, is for balance: balance in how Singapore continues to develop and attract visitors and remain a liveable city for its own people, balance in your business approach as you ride out the challenges the Dragon will bring us, and of course balance in all our harried lives.

In this first issue of P@SSPORT of 2012, we bring you a balance of stories – wishes from travel leaders, a look at trends ahead from industry experts, a how-to guide on social media and the range of activities and events held in Singapore as we celebrate the beginning of a new year.

Next month, we continue to celebrate heritage and culture with the last leg of Spring Festival at Chingay 2012. So come on down and join in the fun at our annual street carnival that promises to be a splash, literally.

On behalf of the Singapore Tourism Board, I would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous lunar new year!

 

Sincerely,
Oliver Chong
Director
Communications

Chingay Parade 2012
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Leisure
leisure
Celebrating an age-old tradition as a community What started as a simple Chinese procession is today a world-class extravaganza. The Chingay Parade is set to dazzle audience once again with its cast of international performers and artistic displays. And this year, it’s going to feature the first ever water parade.
Business
business
February welcomes business events such as Singapore Airshow 2012 from 14-19 Feb at Changi Exhibition Centre, the 10th Annual Coal Markets, Biomedical & Healthcare are among others are among others.
Education
education
Singapore Education goes on the road to spread the word about education in Singapore at various roadshows.
Medicine
medicine
Singapore Medicine participates in various healthcare and medicine tradeshows and conferences to promote Singapore’s medical tourism.
Overseas
overseas
STB participates in various overseas tradeshows to promote Singapore as a tourism destination.
SATS-Creuers Appointed Operator of International Cruise Terminal
   
STB Unveils Differentiated Marketing Campaigns
   
More precincts to drum up the Christmas cheer in Singapore
   
Three Concepts Proposed for Chinatown Food Street Revamp
   
TravelRave 2011 Concludes On A High After A Weeklong Celebration Of Asian Tourism
   
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