Let’s Benchmark!
Singapore
Kuala Lumpur
SINGAPORE WILL SEE ALMOST
TOURISM HERE IS DRIVEN by
Zoo and Night Safari cultural diversity
12 million tourists in 2015 who will spend more than $14 billion! This safe, orderly, and environmentally friendly city is a favorite destination for both Asian and Western tourists. As English is among the city’s four official languages, it’s easy for tourists to get around. Transport in Singapore, including the well-known Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system, serves most public venues, a great convenience for tourists. The Orchard Road District, which is dominated by shopping centres and hotels, can be considered the center of tourism in Singapore. Other popular tourist attractions include the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, which allows people to explore Asian, African, and American habitats at night without any visible barriers between guests and the wild animals.
the city’s cultural diversity, low costs, and wide shopping variety. MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) tourism has expanded in recent years to become a vital component of the tourism industry, and is expected to grow further once the government’s Economic Transformation Programme is implemented and the MATRADE Centre is completed. The major tourist destinations in Kuala Lumpur include the Merdeka Square, the House of Parliament, Petaling Street, the National Palace, the Kuala Lumpur Tower, the National Museum, the Central Market, and religious sites such as the Jamek Mosque and Batu Caves.
Seoul
“Korean wave”
MOST NON-KOREAN TOURISTS
come to this city from Japan, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The recent popularity of Korean popular culture, often known as the “Korean wave,” in these countries has given a boost to tourism. Seoul is packed with countless sights to see and places to visit, such as ancient palaces, traditional markets, high-end shopping districts, and beautifully landscaped gardens and parks. Getting around is easy with a highly efficient and connective transit system. Some of the top tourist attractions in the city include the traditional marketplace area of Insa-dong, the premier ancient palace of Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Namdaemun and Dongdaemun markets, and the panoramic views of the city from Mt. Namsan.
Hong Kong
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Chinese culture
BESIDES BEING ONE OF THE WORLD’S most vi-
brant and modern business centres, Hong Kong packs in Chinese culture, some incredible natural beauty in its marine and country parks, as well as world class shopping, entertainment and hospitality venues and facilities. Hong Kong is truly a must see destination for travel enthusiasts from far and wide. Some of the most popular attractions include the Avenue of Stars Skyline, the Star Ferry, Victoria Peak, shopping on Nathan Road, Lantua Island, Ocean Park, and dozens of other sites to enjoy!
Issue 10 - OCTOBER 2015