The Empress place is officially a part of the Asian Civilization Museum and while it was initially made to educate people, it has become one attraction that anyone in the world is curious to check out. Apparently Singapore has its share of culture and educational stops making this place a meeting point not only for Singaporeans but for people all over the globe who are studying the different cultures of the world today.
Built in 1867, this place hosts over 1,600 prized artifacts for viewing and educational enrichment. With the application of some interaction breakthroughs, you should not be surprised why this place is something to check out.
Marina Bay Sands is located at the Marina South of Singapore. There are a few prestigious hotels operating there like the Ritz Charlton Millennium, Oriental Hotel, Marina Mandarin and the Pan Pacific Hotel. It has a panoramic view of the seas and boasts a very peaceful environment. However, The Government of Singapore wanted to expand the area and requested for a concept in December 2004. An overwhelming response from the industry totalling to 19 bids were submitted during the request for concept, both by local and foreign investors. In the formal bidding process, 4 consortiums submitted their project proposals:- (i) MGM Mirage/Capital Land, (ii) Harrah’s Entertainment/ Keppel Land, (iii) Las Vegas Sands and (iv) Genting International/Star Cruises.
In the end, Las Vegas Sands succeeded with their bid by committing to a development investment of S$3.85 billion. Their concept was designed by renowned urban designer Moshe Sofdie which comprises 3 layers of shells containing conference halls, 3 hotel towers connected at the top floor of a common sky garden.
A city as small as Singapore can be toured in just three days, many would say, but to see all the highlights and get beneath the skin of this charming place definitely warrants a longer stay. A tour planned around the major districts allows one to appreciate its history, people and rich cultural diversity in an optimal period of time. Here is the best of Singapore not to be missed.
Singapore resorts are now being grouped by the government to enhanced its competitiveness in ASEAN’s tourism industry.
The integration of Mixed development projects like hotels, restaurants, convention centres, theme parks, shopping centres and casino’s caused a great deal of controversy among the Singaporeans.
Lee Hsien Long, Singapore’s PM defended the cabinet’s decision to develop 2 integrated resorts in Marina Bay and Sentosa. because it is their aim to put the Integrated Resorts in the tourism map to boast the country’s tourism industry. Competition from neighboring countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Hong Kong is one of the reasons why the government rehabilitated its tourist destinations. The government’s other reason for the renovation was to create some 35,000 jobs out of the project directly and indirectly.
The debate among Singaporeans on the government’s plan to build the Integrated Resorts were faced with stiff reactions, particularly from religious groups and social workers who voiced their disapproval at the negative impact of gambling within Singapore’s social structure .
Despite this, the Government is adamant to push through with the project and promised that a proper and strict safeguard to minimize the social impact of gambling by imposing very expensive entrance fees and making sure that casinos would not extend credit to the locals.