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www.travelweekly-asia.com | 25 How do travel agents sell singapore? we get tHree perspectives. DESTINATION: SINGAPORE singapore is many things to many people, depending on what it is your clients are looking for. one of its most-cited attributes is how clean, safe and easy it is to get around and how it has retained its various ethnic heritage with little india, china town, arab street and old colonial singapore. Destination for All indonesia is one of singapore's biggest source markets and top spenders. anthony akili, president & ceo, smailing tour, indonesia, "we sell singapore as a destination for all, ranging from attractions for Family Fun, shopping, romance & lifestyle. "Universal studios is still the most popular attraction in singapore and Halloween Horror nights which happen in the month of october, are very popular. "we are also the authorised agent for sistic (ticketing agency) where customers buy tickets to the theatre shows and other events happening in singapore. "we have also seen an increase in demand for cruising around south- east asia via singapore." Silver Delight singapore appeals to all ages but one demographic that does find the city easy to enjoy is the older market. george Booth, director of sales of tree travel, australia, has been pitching singapore to the silver market for decades, and it obviously works. "our market is usually over 60 years. older people have usually visited singapore more than once and find it comfortable as a holiday destination. "Having direct flights with singapore airlines is a big draw as consumers like direct flights. singapore airlines is an excellent airline to deal with our group travel. also the service in the air usually meets expectations and is supported by singapore changi terminals." Costly but still worth it singapore is perceived as an expensive destination by Malaysians but with even with the currency exchange, many still flock to singapore. said wF chang of global Holi- days, Kuala lumpur, "Malaysians tend to be very cost conscious when visiting singapore. other nationali- ties, like the russians and arabs, on the other hand spend more with an average of sg$1,000 per person on room twin share basis." However singapore draws with its array of events and experiences. "the trend now is very much about lifestyle and experiences. the ever- transforming singapore has already provided much of these. "However, one thing for sure that all visitors do appreciate is availability of free wiFi. this facility can go a long way if Wifi hotspots are easily available throughout the city," said chang. 25 Scotts Road Singapore 228220 www.royalplaza.com.sg Tel: (65) 6737 7966 Fax: (65) 6737 6646 Email: royal@royalplaza.com.sg We are ever so for your continued support! b y T T G T r a v e l A w a r d s 8th Asia Pacific's Best Independent Hotel Award C M Y CM MY CY CMY K TravelWeeklyAsia(250x181mm).pdf 1 10/7/14 2:36 PM