PARKROYAL on Pickering has been recognised as the most sustainable hotel at World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania 2019. Mallika Naguran finds out more about this Singapore-based urban hotel that is rather green, literally. And caters to vegans.
Singapore’s NTU: Wood Construction Pioneer
Five Reasons to Stay at Villa Samadhi Singapore
While most tourists head to Singapore for its city attractions, there are those who are nostalgic about Singapore in the early days of the 20th Century. For these, the Villa Samadhi Singapore on the south of the island would fill a void or two. Mallika Naguran is pleasantly surprised with her ecotourism experience at a restored and responsible black and white bungalow that still tells the story of the British Singapore in the 1920s.
Pulau Semakau : where garbage creates its own ecosystem
Singapore produces thousands of tonnes of rubbish a day. Even with recycling efforts, that’s a lot of rubbish. Singapore has taken a novel approach and turned one of its offshore islands into a dedicated landfill site – one that is also home to various flora and fauna despite its key role as a giant waste receptacle.
Banyan Tree to Operate Eco-Friendly Resort in Mandai
Owned by Mandai Park Holdings (MPH) and operated by Banyan Tree, the resort in Mandai will be jointly created and named by both parties. Following the formation of the partnership, the next steps would entail developing the design and operations plans for the resort, which is scheduled for completion in 2023.
