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Singapore’s Tour East Luxury Tour Lounge

Singapore, 1 October 2018 – Tour East Singapore partners Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel to create Singapore’s 1st Premium Tour Lounge

Tour East Singapore, a well-established DMC & a daily sightseeing tour operator & Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel who was crowned “Best Convention Hotel, Singapore”, “Best Luxury Hotel, Singapore & also earned the International Five-Star Hotel title in the recent Asia Pacific Hotel Awards will be partnering to launch Singapore’s 1st Premium Tour Lounge in a hotel. This partnership aims to pamper guests with more comfort & convenience. The lounge will start its operations from the 1 October 2018 & Grand Opening will be held on the 16 October 2018.

Situated at the 3rd level of Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, this Hospitality Lounge with its cosy setting coupled with accent colours that speak the perfect compliments of the city view by bringing natural light into the space, will welcome guests from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.

Adorned with works of art from Wildlife Reserves Singapore, Sentosa Dev Corporation & Gardens by the Bay that is 1st of its kind but gentle to the eye, this inviting atmosphere is fashioned in a way that it embraces guests into the ambience of elegance & simplicity. In addition, the lounge will provide tour passengers with complimentary Wi-Fi, refreshment, reading materials and a one-stop shop for all their sightseeing tour needs.

The CEO & President of Tour East Holdings, Mr Shigeyuki Suzuki remarked after an inspection of the lounge “The Tour East Lounge is a big step forward to provide additional values for our daily sightseeing tour customers and we are confident that this lounge experience will help create memorable experiences of Singapore. Besides upgrading its physical facilities, Tour East has also enhanced its present range of sightseeing tour itineraries & planned a range of new and exciting tours to be added progressively. Further announcements will be made nearer to the time of introduction.”

“The ideal location of Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel by the historic Singapore River plays an important role in creating that memorable experience. Guests can relax at our hotel’s tranquil environment & yet still be a stone’s throw away from the hustle & bustle of the Central Business District, Clark Quay, Gardens by the Bay, Orchard Road & many other attractions”, said Mr Cheong Hai Poh, General Manager, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel.

There will also be a designated foyer for guests of Tour East at the lobby level to board awaiting coaches for the tours. Coaches are assigned proper parking lots & signages are on weatherproof stands to ensure the safety of all guests. This departure foyer will also be used as a holding area for guests to check-in for tours should they walk over from hotels within the vicinity of the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel.

Grand view of the Tour East Lounge from the entrance

Captivating artwork by Wildlife Reserves Singapore

Dazzling artwork by Gardens by the Bay

Vibrant artwork by Sentosa Dev Corporation

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel- Promenade by the Singapore River

About Tour East The Tour East Group is a leading provider of destination management services within Asia Pacific for the global travel industry. Established in 1972 to deliver warm and personalised guest interaction for visitors to the region, experience-based tour and travel programs and inspired meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition events, today the company blends these award-winning activities with advanced technology tools to also deliver business and commercial efficiencies for our industry partners. Tour East is committed to sustainable travel programming and management and delivers this from its 14 operating countries in Singapore, China & Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand. We are a proud family member of the JTB Global DMC Network.

About Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore Overlooking the historic Singapore River, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore is a premier deluxe conference hotel where luxurious elegance and contemporary style go hand in hand. It is ideally located near the Central Business District and the waterfront precincts of Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.

Guest facilities include the gymnasium, tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, a business centre and hair, beauty and wellness services. The hotel has just unveiled an integrated dining destination encompassing Food Capital, an interactive buffet restaurant, Grissini, a contemporary Italian grill and Tempo, a dynamic bar. All three outlets are housed under one roof at the lobby on level one. For Shanghainese food, tantalise your palate with exquisite Shanghainese creations at Grand Shanghai.

The Waterfront Conference Centre located at level two of the hotel, has 33 versatile meeting rooms with natural daylight, providing meeting planners a one-stop solution for all events. Awards and accolades include Best Convention Hotel, Best Luxury Hotel, Singapore 2018-2019 and International Five Star Hotel 2018-2019 and 2017-2018 by International Hotel Awards, Grand Luxury Hotel of the Year 2017 by Luxury Travel Guide, Singapore’s Leading Conference Hotel 2015 by World Travel Awards, Her World Brides Venue Awards 2017, Blissful Brides Editor’s Choice Preferred Banquet Venues Winner 2018 and 2017, Wine & Dine Singapore’s Top Restaurants 2017/2018 for Food Capital and Grissini, Wine Spectator’s 2018 and 2017 Award of Excellence for Grissini Restaurant, SHA Excellent Service Award 2017, NTUC May Day Award 2018- Digital Learning Transformation Award, BCA Green Mark Platinum (2015-2018) and PUB Water Efficient Building Gold Award 2014-2017.

About Millennium & Copthorne International Millennium & Copthorne International Limited, a subsidiary of Millennium Hotels and Resorts, operates and manages a portfolio of over 20 properties across Asia. The dynamic hospitality group has an outstanding reputation for excellence, with a commitment to guests that extends across seven distinct global brands – Grand Millennium, Millennium, Grand Copthorne, Copthorne, Kingsgate, M Hotel and Studio M. Founded on the philosophy of genuine hospitality, Millennium Hotels and Resorts takes pride in exceeding the needs of business and leisure travellers. The strategic locality of its properties in gateway cities across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and North America makes Millennium Hotels and Resorts the perfect address to conduct your business or indulge yourself while on holiday.

Visit our global website at www.millenniumhotels.com.