Jessica Alba To Host Awards Show In Singapore

Singapore here she comes

Yes, Jessica Alba will drop in Singapore to host the first ever Social Star awards, which will be live-streamed on YouTube on 23 May.

The awards show will take place at the Marina Bay Sands and Jess’ co-host will be announced soon. Twelve awards will be presented to the most popular superstars in music, TV, film, sport and other categories.  

The awards show will be a star-studded event. Apart from Jess Alba, attendees and viewers will see performances from Aerosmith, CeeLo Green, PSY, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sky Blu and Blush and some of the biggest stars of YouTube, performers who have gone viral globally.

The Social Star Awards take place in the MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands where guests including musicians, footballers, actors and local celebrities and socialites will gather for spectacular entertainment.

Jess said about the announcement of her hosting: “I’m thrilled to be co-hosting the first-ever Social Star Awards and look forward to seeing everyone in Singapore to celebrate these social media superstars.”

Jessica Alba is well known for her roles in Sin City, Machete, Fantastic Four and more.

Jessica Alba To Host Awards Show In Singapore

Jessica Alba To Host Social Star Awards In Singapore

SINGAPORE, May 13 (Bernama) — International star and entrepreneur Jessica Alba will host the first-ever Social Star Awards, which will be live-streamed on YouTube from Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on May 23.

Alba, along with a co-host to be announced shortly, will preside over the ceremony during which 12 awards will be presented to the most popular superstars in music, TV, film, sport and other categories.

The show will feature performances from Aerosmith, CeeLoGreen, PSY, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sky Blu and Blush and some of the biggest stars of YouTube, performers who have gone viral globally.

The Social Star Awards take place in the MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands where guests including musicians, footballers, actors and local celebrities and socialites will assemble for a one night of breathtaking entertainment.

On the announcement of her role as host of the awards, Alba said: “I’m thrilled to be co-hosting the first-ever Social Star Awards and look forward to seeing everyone in Singapore to celebrate these social media superstars.”

Paul Morrison and Drew Thomson, Joint CEOs of Starcount, said: “To have Jessica Alba presenting the Social Star Awards is an honour which reflects the stature of our inaugural event and ensures that it will truly be a Hollywood A-list experience.”

— BERNAMA

Jessica Alba To Host Social Star Awards In Singapore

Budget Travel Takes Off at Singapore"s Changi Airport

Increase in budget air traffic gives rise to greater demand for budget hotels in Singapore, says budget hotel specialist BudgetHotels.sg.

Singapore (PRWEB) May 08, 2013

Singapore’s Changi Airport saw 51.2 million passengers pass through it last year, a 10% jump from 2011 and a record high for this international air hub. For this remarkable achievement, they have budget travelers to thank.

According to Changi Airport Group, travelers within the Asia-Pacific region accounted for 8 out of 10 travelers at the airport. The strong growth in the region has fed an increasing appetite for travel, especially in the budget sector. Also seeing the effects of this growth is the sector for budget hotel in Singapore, as noted by BudgetHotels.sg, a specialist portal in budget accommodation bookings.

“As a cosmopolitan, well-connected city served by many international airlines, Singapore is very popular with the short-stay visitor,” commented Danny Lee, founder of BudgetHotels.sg. “We see a lot of tourists on stopover, businessmen, as well as those from the region who come here for shopping. As they don’t stay very long, they prefer cheap Singapore hotels over luxury.”

Indeed Asian-Pacific travelers are a group that prizes value for money, as discovered by PhoCusWright, a market research company specializing in the travel industry. They are predicting that in 2013, Asia-Pacific travelers will spend US$357 billion on travel, with 14 percent going towards bookings in South-East Asia. These bookings are made online rather than through an agent, indicating that they are looking for bargains.

In response to the changing profile of travelers, a new breed of budget hotel has sprung up. These are modern hotels that offer compact rooms and standing showers only, but contemporary furnishings and attractive amenities like free Wi-Fi internet access. According to Lee, these new hotels are very popular with short-stay travelers who don’t require luxury, but don’t want anything too rudimentary either.

Changi Airport is also rapidly changing to appeal to this group of travelers too. It has integrated its former Budget Terminal into the main airport, and plans to build its fourth terminal in its place. Budget travelers now enjoy all the same perks and amenities in the airport as other travelers.

With so many conveniences offered, it is no surprise that budget travel is becoming an important part of Singapore’s tourism economy. For the latest Singapore hotel promotions and deals, please visit http://www.budgethotels.sg/hotel-deals/

About BudgetHotels.sg

Created specially to cater to budget travelers looking for cheap hotels in Singapore, BudgetHotels.sg is an online hotels guide platform that’s the first-of-its-kind in Singapore and Asia. The site uniquely brings together a compilation of affordable hotels in Singapore selected for their proximity to MRT train stations. On top of that, it also offers sightseeing suggestions and tips tailored for budget business and leisure travelers.

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Budget Travel Takes Off at Singapore"s Changi Airport

Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park Opens Its Doors on 18 May - e

 

 

 

 

 

Singapore’s HH Properties Pte. Ltd., a joint venture between niche property development group, Hiap Hoe Limited, and SuperBowl Holdings Limited, an owner and manager of leisure and commercial properties, todayannounced the completion of its S$300 million integrated development with the unveiling of the Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park and Zhongshan Mall.

Managed by Wyndham Hotel Group, Ramada Singapore atZhongshan Park is opening on 18 May 2013 and follows the successful opening of the DaysHotels Singapore at Zhongshan Park in December 2012. The 17-storey Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park is currently the only four-star international chain hotel in the Novena area. Offering a combined total of almost 800 rooms across the three- and four-star hotel segment, Ramada and Days Hotels Singapore at Zhongshan Park is the first hotel-by-the-park development in the country and plays an integral part in the transformation of the Balestier locale.

“The integrated development at Zhongshan Park is aimed at opening new frontiers for the Balestier community. The convenience of having everything under one roof, from commercial offices, hotels and event facilities to shopping and dining options, creates a business and lifestyle destination that will add significant value to both the local community and travellers visiting Singapore,” said Teo Ho Beng, Executive Chairman and CEO of Hiap Hoe Group.

“As most tourists are not first-time visitors to Singapore, we’re seeing a growth in cultural tourism as more travellers move away from the city looking to  explore different parts of Singapore such as Balestier. This uptrend is a sign of greater demandfor quality accommodation in these areas, and the introduction of Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park  will offer business and leisure travellers a glimpse into Balestier’s rich heritage with the comfort of modern conveniences,” said Tony Cousens, General Manager, Ramada and Days Hotels at Zhongshan Park.

Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park Opens Its Doors on 18 May - e

Jessica Alba to host Social Star Awards

SINGAPORE: American actress Jessica Alba (pic) is set to up the glamour quotient at the upcoming inaugural Social Star Awards at Marina Bay Sands on May 23.

According to the Singapore Straits Times, the 32-year-old star will be hosting the event, dubbed the Oscars of the social media world, here.

K-pop star Psy, Aerosmith, soul-pop singer CeeLo Green, Canadian breakout pop star Carly Rae Jepsen and Asian girl group Blush are among the celebrities that will perform at the event.

The 24-hour Social Star Awards show will be streamed live on YouTube.

Jessica Alba to host Social Star Awards

Jessica Alba coming here to host Social Star Awards

American actress Jessica Alba is set to up the glamour quotient at the upcoming inaugural Social Star Awards at Marina Bay Sands on May 23.

The 32-year-old star, who has been in Hollywood blockbusters such the Fantastic Four movies (2005 2007) and Sin City (2005) as well as television shows such as Dark Angel, will be hosting the event, dubbed the Oscars of the social media world.

The mother of two, voted by readers of men’s magazine FHM as the “Sexiest Woman in the World” in 2007, is the latest star set to appear at the awards show.

She joins American rock icons Aerosmith, K-pop star Psy, soul-pop singer CeeLo Green, Canadian breakout pop star Carly Rae Jepsen, popular dance-pop act LMFAO’s Sky Blu and Asian girl group Blush.

These acts will perform at the show and, with the exception of Sky Blu, will also stage full concerts at Gardens by the Bay after the awards, on May 24 and 25.

Other popular personalities confirmed for the awards include Star Trek icon George Takei, RB singer Eric Benet, house music DJ Seb Fontaine as well as YouTube stars Marquese Scott and Tummy Talk.

The 24-hour Social Star Awards show will be streamed live on YouTube. During the event, the awards, called Social Stars, will be given out in 288 categories spanning different countries worldwide and to the most popular personalities and brands in fields such as music, movies, television, sports and games.

The Straits Times is the official Singapore media partner of the event, Hot FM91.3 is the official Singapore radio station and Kiss 92, the supporting Singapore radio station.

Jessica Alba coming here to host Social Star Awards

6 more Thais charged for cheating MBS casino in baccarat scam

ANOTHER six Thai men were charged on Monday with cheating the Marina Bay Sands casino of nearly $1.2 million.

On Saturday, eight alleged accomplices, comprising four men and four women, were charged. Seven were Thai nationals while one was a Laotian man.

The 14 of them, aged between 23 and 50 years old, are said to have colluded to win cash chips worth $1.2 million while playing baccarat at the casino on May 7 from 2.50am to 6am. They apparently devised a fraudulent scheme in which they knew the sequence of the cards in advance.

All 14 are remanded for further investigations. The eight foreigners charged earlier will return to court on Friday while the case against the latest six in the dock will be mentioned again next Monday.

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