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Singapore hotels get a 'Crazy Rich Asians' boost

The success of the glitzy film that showcased the city's iconic landmarks, and several high-profile events, saw average occupancy rates and revenues rise in 2018

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Published Wed, Dec 19, 2018 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    AFTER Singapore's residential and office markets made comebacks this year, the next property sector to bet on might just be its hotels.

    The hotel industry is heading into 2019 in good shape after boosts to visitor arrivals from the Trump-Kim summit in June and the success of romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians.

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