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Up-and-coming darling on the dining and lifestyle retail scene, Rochester Park is unique heritage area featuring whitewashed colonial houses earmarked for development into a new F&B and lifestyle precinct complete with galleries, studios, spas and specialty retail shops.

Set against rustic backdrop of undulating grounds and tree-lined paths and green canopies, Rochester Park looks like one of the hottest dining and lifestyle spots this side of town. The precinct is scheduled for completion later this year, but eager beavers can whet their appetites at the currently open One Rochester, a charming wine watering hole and North Border Bar and Grill, Da Paolo's seventh Italian outlet and Min Jiang Sichuan Restaurant of Goodwood Park Hotel fame. Definitely worth checking out too is Graze, who won't be in a hurry to clear your table when you're done with the nosh. Like its name suggests, Graze expects you to hang out, take in its grassy lawns and airy ambience, and dig into its offerings of Asian and Western cuisine. There's even a 'grazing menu' for small eaters who like a variety of dishes

AT GREENWOOD AVENUE

Stylish dining options in a spot just far enough from the madding crowd, but near enough to afford you ample after-dinner options. The lush interiors and cosy ambience of the stretch of eateries here are just about as impressive as the mouth-watering victuals that fill their menus.

You'll get a variety of posh nosh to pick from here ranging from French fare and juicy steaks at Coq 'N' Bull rotisserie or fresh Japanese at Raku. Meanwhile, new kid on the block 8 is making the news for its different dining concept. The stylish joint offers a degustation menu ($28) comprising 12 tasting size dishes (including battered shiitake mushroom with ginger and garlic, minced meat and salted fish patty and tofu with sweet ginger marinade) and additional wine pairing ($18) made up of three wines.

MINISTRY OF SOUND

For years, it was rife around the dance hip circles that London cult dance club would be opening in Singapore. It finally has, and last December, dance fiends welcomed the biggest MoS club in the world (rivaling the ones in London, Denmark and Australia) last December. Standing proud at a whopping 40,000sq ft with two-levels and filled with avant-garde audio and a visual effect system, the club pumps each night with eclectic beats and grooves. And when there are different rooms within tailored to fit various musical genres (progressive house, funky beats, electro, hip-hop/R&B, disco and soulful house), a tour of world-famous institution is definitely in order.

New Majestic Hotel
31 Bukit Pasoh Road, Tel : (65) 6222 3377, www.newmajestichotel.com

As Singapore's new design hotel, this three-storey revamped conservation shophouse in the heart of Chinatown is the embodiment of heritage chic. The clever blend of history and modernity in terms of decor, furnishings and amenities promises a fascinating stay for tourists and locals alike. Standard room rates start at $180, suite rates start at $500. Loft beds, colonial and modern classic furniture, aquarium rooms with bath-tubs as bed heads and a swimming pool with cut-out glass panels overlooking a Cantonese restaurant are just some of the reasons to visit this unique establishment. Not your average hotel, the Majestic is dynamic, exciting, one of a kind. Not surprisingly, it's the brainchild of Loh Lik Peng, who's also behind the hip Hotel 1929.

Facilities Upgrading at York Hotel

Hotel will be renovating our Lobby and White Rose Cafe/Coffee Bar from the last week of June 2006. All works are expected to complete by the end of August 2006.

To help minimise disruption to day-to-day operations, renovation works will be carried out in phases.
The renovation works will involve the following areas:

White Rose Cafe
Reception Area and Lobby Seating Area
Hotel Entrance facing the Goodwood Park Hotel, Tour Desk Area and Lower Lobby Restroom
Coffee Bar & Upper Lobby Restroom
Cashier Counter and construction of a Luggage Ramp leading to the Upper Lobby
Hotel Entrance facing Mt Elizabeth and Bell Counter
Every effort will be made to keep the occasional noise to a minimal level.

Also from October to December 2006, the hotel's award winning Cafe will also be spruced up with a new restaurant concept, making the ambience and culinary spread even more enticing.

What's Hot and New !

Hua Song Museum ... a new and innovating experience of fine dining in a museum setting. Serving contemporary Chinese cuisine, the restaurant will feature renowned raditional dishes from provinces and dialect groups all over China like Beijing's Beijing Duck, Hakka's Abacus Beads and Fujian's Buddha Jumps Over The Wall in additional to local favourites and its own signature dishes. Rich historical and cultural embience is highly suitable for private functions or corporate events such as themed dinners, conferences and product launches, etc., We'll be more than happy to help you plan your next event ... call us!

The best is about to get better, as the Lion City preps for one of Asia's most anticipated events - The Great Singapore Sale. Whether you're a certified shopaholic or just in need of some retail therapy, get ready for an island-wide sale unlike any before. From downtown Orchard Road to Marina Bay to the shops in the heartlands, enjoy discounts on just about everything.

Venue : Takashimaya Shopping Centre Art lovers can now have the chance to see the display of two European contemporary artists, a French sculptor Mauro Corda and Romanian surrealist painter Nicolae Maniu. Maniu ...

Venue : 1 Turf Club Avenue, Singapore Racecourse, Singapore 738078 Join us at the Singapore International Racing Festival (SIRF) from 6 to 14 May for an exciting lineup of fun and entertainment! See marques of yesteryears in action at the Vintage Car Rally. Enjoy special offers with selected partners (i.e. CapitaLand Malls, hotels etc) - please refer to the SIRF brochure for more details. The festival will climax with the running of the S$3 million Singapore Airlines International Cup (SIA Cup*) on Sunday, 14 May 2006.

Venue: Fort Canning Centre, Fort Canning Park The Candlestickmaker discover black holes and the formula for happiness in a tribute to one of the greatest astrophysicists of this century, Subramanyan Chandrasekhar. The Candlestickmaker tells the story of a young New Zealand Indian student who, Lonely Planet in hand, sets off to discover India and ends up discovering the mysteries of the universe. Krishnan's Dairy takes two of the most universal Indian cliches - the Taj Mahal and the corner store - and fuses them into a funny and touching love story. Gobi and Zina Krishnan have moved to New Zealand in search of a better life for themselves and their child. They work hard and keep their dreams stacked on the shelves of their struggling business - Krishnan's Dairy. Krishnan's Dairy debuted in 1997 and since then has played to over 47,000, consistently receiving rave reviews and sell out houses.

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30 May to 01 June
11th World HR Congress Singapore 2006
Venue : Meritus Mandarin Singapore

The WFPMA holds a World Congress on Personnel Management biennially. Its aim is to enable HR professionals to build a global community of peers, to discuss new developments and to network with colleagues from around the world who face similar complex challenges in human resource management. Reflecting its international origins and concerns, the meeting 'moves' around the world. Since 1986, the World Congress has been or will be held in the following cities:

1986 Washington DC, USA
1988 Sydney, Australia
1990 Buenos Aires, Argentina
1992 Madrid, Spain
1994 San Francisco, USA
1996 Hong Kong
1998 Caracas, Venezuela
2000 Paris, France
2002 Mexico City, Mexico
2004 Rio de Janerio, Brazil
2006 Singapore

20 June to 23 June
EnterpriseIT2006 / BroadcastAsia2006 / CommunicAsia2006
Venue : Singapore Expo

Meet more than 47,000 industry professionals, decision makers, buyers, customers and competitors from over 100 countries to network, build alliances and make business deals. Be at CommunicAsia2006 and you can tap into the vast business opportunities in the Asian market and beyond! Scheduled to be held from 20 - 23 June 2006, expect to meet ICT professionals including the region's top operators, regulators, vendors and consultants all under one roof.

OVERSEAS STUDENT TRAVEL (OST)
- BEST SINGAPORE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE AWARD WINNER 2005

We are pleased to welcome a new addition to our team, Ms Carol Tan - Business Development Manager (MICE)

Carol will be heading our Corporate MICE Division and brings with her a wealth of experience having handled various meetings and incentives both in Singapore and Overseas.

Should you have any enquiries, please contact her at the following email address: caroltan@siamexpress.com.sg

VISIT US AT THE FOLLOWING TRADE SHOW

ATM 2006 (02 -05 May 2006)
Dubai, UAE
SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD STAND - BOOTH NO: 9260

TOURISM AWARD

Stars of Tourism Industry Honoured at 20th Tourism Awards
Singapore, 2 March 2006

		The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) honoured 45 outstanding individuals and organisations that made significant contributions in enhancing Singapore's image as a premier destination at the prestigious 20th Tourism Awards. Held at the Esplanade Concert Hall, the Tourism Awards presentation ceremony was graced by the President of Singapore, His Excellency S R Nathan, and Mrs Nathan. Over 1,400 guests from various tourism-related industries, ranging from education to retail, attended the glamorous event.
Mr Simon Israel, Chairman of STB, lauded the efforts of all finalists and winners in helping to raise service standards in Singapore. He said, "The winners and finalists of the 20th Tourism Awards have all demonstrated their unique ability to add that extra touch in creating unique experiences and distinctive service elements for our visitors. It is this spirit of innovation and the willingness to go the extra mile that ensures Singapore remains attractive as a destination." Now into its 20th year, the Tourism Awards, seen as the "Oscars" of the industry, has evolved to keep pace with the changing tourism landscape. Mr Israel said, "As Singapore faces an increasingly competitive tourism landscape, it is important for the industry to continue to place greater emphasis on innovation, creativity and experiential factors." From a tourist-and-travel-centric recognition programme, the Tourism Awards now covers the full spectrum of service industries related to tourism, namely hotel (or hospitality?), BTMICE, leisure attraction, food and beverage, entertainment, spa, retail and travel.

MINES Beach Resort and Spa has been re-branded as Palace Beach and Spa as of 01st March 06. Their trading name still remain as Mines Beach Resort Sdn Bhd(233227-A)

The re-brand is in conjuction with the merging of the hotel with Palace Of The Golden Horses. As a result of the merger, both hotels are operating under the same General Manager, Sales and Marketing Department and Finance Department. Together the two properties will become the choice hotels for Meetings, Incentive, Conventions and Exhibitions as well as business and pleasure.

NEW ROOM CATEGORY AND CHANGE OF ROOM NAMES FOR BERJAYA LANGKAWI BEACH & SPA RESORT, LANGKAWI ISLAND, MALAYSIA

Berjaya Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the opening of our ¡§Premier Chalet on Water¡¨ room category on the 1st July 2006. These 23 exclusive units of Malaysian-style chalets on stilts over water commands absolute privacy, with 56 square metres of built-up space, extra large balcony with deck chairs, separate shower facilities as well as a long bath that overlooks the breathtaking emerald waters of the Andaman Sea.

With immediate effect, the names for our various room types are as follows:

The changes of room names are carried out to better reflect the uniqueness of each room type. All terms and conditions, room pricing and arrangements stated in the existing contracts will remain unchanged and will apply accordingly to the newly named room types.

Guest residing in Premier Chalet, Junior Chalet on Water, Premier Chalet on Water, Executive Suite on Water and Presidential Suite on Water will enjoy value-added services. These benefits include personalised guest check-in, exclusive breakfast venue at the sea front Pantai Restaurant, complimentary 2 bottles of mineral water daily as well as a welcome fruit basket.

Cessation of Premier room category at Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur

Premier room category no longer exist in the hotel room inventory.
Remain category will be as follow:-
Deluxe room
Grand Deluxe room
Executive Suite
Club Room
Club Suite

Hyatt Regency Kuantan

Re-painting and roofing repairs of Village 4 from April 18 to June 19 2006. Work will be carried out from 0900 am to 6 pm daily. During these period wthe Village will not be closecd as works will be systematically done on stage by stage basis. All other accommodation, Village and hotel facilities will remain open and unaffected.

Emergency Pool Repair at Golden Sand Resort

Emergency repair work is being done to the Activities (2nd) pool and the poolside walkway. Swimming pool is temporary closed from April 26 to Jun 02 2006 and work will be carried out from 10 am to 6 pm daily.