SOFITEL SINGAPORE SENTOSA RESORT & SPA TO OPEN IN 2015
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The Sentosa will be unveiled as Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa in the second half of 2015, a luxury property and wellness enclave in Singapore. A full refurbishment and renovation of the newly purchased property by Royal Group Development has commenced for one of the most iconic hotels in Singapore and on Sentosa Island.
Accor is focused on expansion in Asia Pacific, particularly within the resort segment, in response to Asia’s growing luxury market. Michael Issenberg, Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, Accor Asia Pacific, commented on the announcement, “The Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa will be a key addition to our Singapore hotels and to the Sofitel Asia Pacific network. We currently have 40 Sofitels in the region, which means Asia Pacific represents one third of our global network and a strong pipeline of Sofitels to open in the next couple of years.”
The strategic move by the Royal Group demonstrates their commitment to Singapore as a key leisure and MICE destination. Bobby Hiranandani, Managing Director, Royal Group Development, said, “Royal Group Development is delighted to be partnering with Accor once again in Singapore to introduce a second Sofitel to our growing luxury portfolio. We are confident that this property will be a key strategic landmark in Sentosa, and will be established as one of the top luxury resorts in Singapore and the region when it transforms.”
The property has temporarily been renamed as The Singapore Resort and Spa Sentosa, Managed by Accor, whilst the hotel undergoes a full refurbishment. Expected to take between 12 to18 months, the refurbishment will cover all accommodation, public areas, the Spa facilities, conference rooms, landscaping and some back-of-house areas. The property will have 215 keys, including suites and villas.