Glenfiddich launches exclusive whisky cup collection with Jeanette Wee ‘Ceramics’ usually brings to mind a traditional medium, an artform practised by ancient masters – an outdated perception that Singaporean ceramicist Jeanette Adrienne Wee is determined to change. Bringing a modern touch to a traditional art form, Jeanette and Glenfiddich have launched the Glenfiddich New Dawn Singapore Collection – which takes the brand’s history of innovation and pairs it with Jeanette’s commitment to experimentation. The result is a collection that plays with the current approaches to drinking whisky. About the Collaboration Jeanette visited the Glenfiddich distillery in Dufftown, Scotland to learn more about the brand. During her visit, she was inspired by the brand’s history of experimentation and was struck by how whisky, much like pottery, has a long-standing set of rules and traditions – all of which can be challenged. Working with Brett Bayly, Glenfiddich’s Southeast Asian Ambassador, Jeanette set out to create a collection that plays with the current ways of drinking whisky while at the same time, takes cues from the elements and textures she encountered in the home of Glenfiddich. About the Collection To create the pieces, she paired her knowledge of Eastern ceramics with the whisky-drinking traditions and tools of the West. Grog And Glass – The cup’s black and grey exterior is inspired by the texture of the stone walls found all over Aberdeen. The cup’s unique shape is reminiscent of the Glenfiddich bottle’s signature shape, and its base includes melted glass to reflect the whisky’s colour. Porcelain In Light – Adding a twist to the iconically-shaped whisky nosing glass, Jeanette used porcelain for this piece to allow light to seep in through the base of the cup – allowing drinkers to appreciate the colour of the whisky while they’re sipping it. Stoneware Trio – Inspired by Sake drinkware, this set plays on the time-honoured practice of serving Glenfiddich neat. While the bottle is reminiscent of a sake bottle, the decanter is shaped like a whisky washback, and has been specially designed to lower the temperature of the whisky without affecting its integrity. Ash In Rock – For this piece, Jeanette took inspiration from the way whisky-drinkers swirl their glass to aerate the whisky. She wanted to add a light-hearted element to the collection, so this glass lets drinkers roll the glass and play with the whisky while they’re drinking it. Lovers of Glenfiddich stand a chance to win one of five pieces from Jeannette’s exclusive whisky cup collection, hand-picked by the ceramist herself. To enter, simply log on to the Glenfiddich’s Facebook account and follow the contest rules. The competition will run from 7 until 15 December 2019, with winners announced via Facebook from the week of 16 December onwards.

SMBC Singapore Open has Olympic ring to it SINGAPORE, JANUARY 13: Ten Olympians, including the gold, silver and bronze medallists, will tee it up at this week’s SMBC Singapore Open - a rarity in world golf. Major winners Justin Rose of England and Sweden’s Henrik Stenson took the gold and silver respectively at the Rio Olympics in 2016 when golf returned to the Games after an 112-year absence while American Matt Kuchar, a multiple winner on the PGA Tour, claimed the bronze. Australia’s Marcus Fraser tied for fifth spot while leading Japanese player Yuta Ikeda, who has won 21 times on his home tour. was (coincidentally enough) 21st equal. Brazil’s Adilson da Silva, a regular on the Asian Tour, and four Asian players - Danny Chia (Malaysia), SSP Chawrasia (India), Miguel Tabuena (Philippines) and Siddikur Rahman (Bangladesh) - represented their country at the Olympic tournament. The presence of so many Olympians headed by the three medallists is a coup for the SMBC Singapore Open and it further polishes its reputation, just two years after Spain’s Sergio Garcia arrived at Sentosa Golf Club as Masters champion. Rose was enthusiastic about being a part of Team GB as golf made its Olympic return and less than an hour into his opening round on the Barra da Tijuca course in Rio, he had a hole-in-one at the 189-yard par- 3 fourth hole - the first ever ace at the Games. “When you’re the first to do anything no one can ever take that away from you,” he said. “That was definitely a cool moment.” Rose went on to pip Stenson on the 18th hole of the final round after a titanic battle, for a memorable victory. “Oh my God, that felt better than anything I’ve ever won,” said Rose, after becoming Olympic golf’s first champion since Canada’s George Lyon at St Louis in 1904. American Kuchar stormed into bronze medal position with a best-of-the-day 63 that tied the Olympic course record. “It’s the happiest I’ve ever been to finish third,” said Kuchar, who finished three strokes behind Rose. “I’m just bursting with pride right now.” Malaysia’s Chia was pleased just to take part after a shoulder injury several years earlier had threatened to end his career. “I feel like I’m still dreaming,” said Chia, who was the oldest member of Malaysia’s Olympic contingent at aged 43, at the time. “It’s been a long journey, the last two years. From being not sure if I would ever play golf again to going to the Olympics. It’s just unbelievable.” The SMBC Singapore Open is jointly sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the Japan Tour with total prize money of US$1 million.

EMPEROR CHAMPAGNE LAUNCHES GIFT PACKAGES AND EXCLUSIVE BOTTLES IN NEW ONLINE SHOP Emperor Champagne introduces a series of new gifting packages and an exclusive selection of bottles available for purchase online, with delivery accessibility across Singapore and free same-day shipping for orders over S$100. Singapore’s first and only Champagne Club, Emperor has revamped their subscription services with 3 tiers of membership providing rare and exciting cuvées every month. Members at all tiers receive special perks such as tickets to exclusive club events, preferential prices on Emperor events, discounts on annual Champagne Insider tours in France and access to a closed group on Facebook to connect with other champagne fans. Membership Tiers The entry-level Champagne Lover membership (S$128) provides one bottle of champagne delivered monthly as well as other perks such as two crystal flutes upon signup, a 5% discount and S$10 shipping on all bottles from Emperor Champagne’s online selection. The most-popular membership tier, Champagne Connoisseur (S$238) includes two bottles of champagne delivered each month as well as four crystal flutes upon joining, an 8% discount for any online bottle purchases and free shipping. The ultimate indulgence, the Champagne Collector (S$888) level includes three bottles of champagne each month including a highly collectable cuvée, six crystal flutes as a welcome gift, a 10% discount on bottle purchases and free shipping. As part of the gifting and entertaining season this festive period 2020, these are some highlights of the latest packages: Champagne Virginie T Grand Cuvee 6 Year with Origami Gift Box – Ideal for any celebration or special occasion, Virginie Taittinger chose to combine the best Grands Crus from the 2008 harvest, an outstanding vintage, and 15% of reserve cuvée from the 2007 harvest. Equilibrium and elegance are obtained by assembling the finest vintages of those two great years. The Napoleon Gift Pack – An all-new specially created champagne exclusively for Emperor, in collaboration with Champagne Frerejean Freres, packaged with two Emperor crystal flutes. Ruinart Blanc De Blanc & Bouquet – Enjoy this beautiful Blanc de Blanc with a bouquet of flowers delivered to your door. The flower selection changes daily and will be delivered to your door for any celebration or special occasion! Choose from one of the curated champagne sets available on the website, with free same-day shipping before 3PM on orders over S$100. Sample options include A Simple Celebration, with Mouzon-Leroux, NV L'Atavique Brut Reserve, Frerejean Freres, Cuvee de L'Empereur NV and Les Freres Mignon, L’Aventure Blanc de Blancs (S$199) or the Rosé All Day with Moet Chandon Rosé, Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé and Gosset Grand Rosé (S$349). For more information or to browse the collection, please visit https://emperorchampagne.com.sg. Follow along on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/emperor.champagne.asia/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/emperor.champagne.asia) for more updates.

Singapore, Dec 2020 - Even though travel restrictions are slowly lifting in phases, the possibility of leisure travel is very much still shrouded with uncertainty. Acknowledging that it might take years for international travel to fully recover, bespoke retreat maker Anaya Soul Retreat is transforming its special programmes into mini-retreats on a megayacht for those who are seeking a much-needed respite or are craving a taste of escape. “Day-cation” is the new Staycation Do you fancy going somewhere but dread long hotel staycations with no fixed itinerary? Do you find it hard to spare large pockets of time for a break? Are you in search of a unique activity to do with your significant other that does not consume the entire day? Anaya Soul Retreat’s “Magick” mini-retreat is the perfect “Day-cation” for the time-strapped. Let the experts at Anaya—the masters at crafting one-of-a-kind, holistic retreat experience—do the heavy lifting as they whisk you away for a few hours in a day to recharge the mind, body, and soul. What is an Anaya Retreat? Embarking on an Anaya retreat is all about escaping everyday life and taking time to focus on one’s self—be it a cleansing detox session or yoga to rebalance energies. It offers one the chance to reflect and learn healthy lifestyle practices. Anaya retreats are centred around improving health and self-confidence with the intentions to heal and rejuvenate through spa therapies and wellness activities. Popular amongst solo travellers, Anaya also conducts group retreats which include a host of group activities, classes, and healthy cooking classes, where singles are able to meet like-minded individuals. Anaya offers four uniquely different “Magicks” (not to be confused with the occult or performance magic) or retreat programmes: “Nature Magick”- Grasp the power of nature Harness the magical and healing power of nature with Anaya through this retreat. Be introduced to the magicks of nature. Learn to establish a sacred space for your wellness practice. Discover the tools that can enhance the potency of your practice, such as candles, herbs, and crystals. Create energy-infused oils and charms which can be imbued with energies for various blessings, such as wealth, luck, safety, and more. A grounding ritual will also be performed to remind participants to stay grateful for the blessings that nature has provided. “Kitchen Magick”- Wellness starts from the Kitchen They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. Invite magick into yours by exploring what the humble kitchen can do for you. Learn to grow, store, and utilise herbs for your cooking and restorative needs. Get familiar with the healing properties of common kitchen herbs and prepare various remedies such as herbal rubs, ointments and infusions. Do away with synthetic chemicals and learn to make cleaning products from natural and organic kitchen ingredients that are safe for you and your family. From harvesting to preparation, the Kitchen Magick Retreat will walk you through various uses of the magical yet familiar ingredient. “Candle-making Magick”- A perfect couple activity Candle making can be a fun and exciting activity for friends and couples. Not only do candles make great gifts, but they are also perfect for infusing touches of personality to your home decor. Learn the basics of candle craft with wicks and waxes of various types as well as the safety precautions you need to keep your workspace safe. This retreat will engage all your senses and your creativity as you craft your own Korean-style floral pillar candles, wax diffusers, container candles, and wax melt as you blend colours and aromas to create your own masterpiece. *NEW* “Goddess Retreat”- A beautifying experience fitfor the ladies A new programme to Anaya’s itinerary, participants can also take makeover classes conducted by Mediacorp’s ex-makeup unit supervisor, Cheryl Zhang who will be sharing trade beauty secrets and master tips in skincare and makeup. After getting your glam on, the yacht transforms into the perfect backdrop for a professional photo shoot which will be specially prepared for you. Prices Anaya’s Magick mini-retreats start from $268. A full 3D2N Retreat begins at $888. How to Book For details, reservations, and booking arrangements, contact Anaya Soul Retreat’’s reservations team at anayasoulretreats@gmail.com Follow Anaya Soul Retreat on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. *As of the time of writing, the retreat is conducted under strict COVID-19 regulations. Safety distancing and controlled group sizes will be enforced during the retreat programme. About Anaya Wellness group Anaya was founded on the belief that travel can be an effective means of promoting health and wellbeing through physical, psychological, or spiritual activities. Just as the Arabic roots of the word “Anaya” means care and protection, the Group is focused on offering holistic wellness travel solutions for the mind, body, and soul via their business entities— Anaya Soul Retreat, a bespoke retreat maker, and their Bintan property Anaya Nature Resort. Established first in 2018, the Group has gone on to offer one-of-a-kind retreat programmes for many high net-worth individuals and corporate clients such as V-Key and Prudential in Asia. About Anaya Soul Retreat Anaya Group’s in-house bespoke retreat makers, Anaya Soul Retreat is a key touchpoint of the brand’s values via unique and interesting travel itineraries that nourish one’s mind, body, and soul. Our programs are holistically designed based on traditional retreats—combining healing therapies, yoga meditation, healthy dining, and a soothing environment in hopes to bring awareness to our guests to adopt a more conscious and healthier approach to life. Through each retreat, we hope our guests can take home the various wellness tools and practices that can be easily integrated into their daily routines, to achieve balance in the mind, body, and soul.

COINTREAU AND MISS FITZ SHOWCASES A WHIMSICAL WONDERLAND THIS FESTIVE SEASON, 2020. SINGAPORE (3 December 2020) – Cointreau in partnership with Miss Fitz, presents Miss Fitz-mas, an exclusive, fun-filled Christmas pop-up that is spreading festive cheer at the bar until early January 2021. For an amazing and cozy Christmas family or corporates pre-Christmas get-together meal, look no further than @missfitzsg and it's definitive hidden bar @roxybarsg with their exclusive launch of Miss Fitz-mass, a festive, fun-filled Christmas takeover that will definitely spread holiday joy throughout December 2020. From holiday drinks, food and decoration, the entire Christmas vibe is omnipresent throughout with lights, Santa ambience and an amazing F&B offering juztaposed with an impeccable @cointreau and assorted lineup of curated drinks. The Cranberry Brie Puffs and the Festive Dinner along with the Blitzen and Gingerbread Old Fashioned were just absolutely amazing! #Christmas2020#SGFood ; and after dinner; head towards the hidden venue behind called Roxy where u can cuddle up for a round of lovely drinks with your friends and loved ones. This has such a gorgeous setting and what we like best, is that it's hidden, meaning a secret passage and enclosure to bring your friends for a lovely surprise. The festive menu features a plethora of amazing Christmas cocktails including the familiar Eggnog, with Rémy Martin VSOP and house made pumpkin pie spice, Cranberry Gin Fizz with The Botanist Gin and Elderflower, a Gingerbread Old Fashioned with Wild Turkey Bourbon, Gingerbread syrup and bitters for a tasty roundup for the evening, along with an assortment of other specialty cocktails. The curation of holiday Christmas treats include a full Festive Dinner that encompasses a choice of Turkey Breast, Honey Baked Ham, Roast Beef or Roasted Eggplant served with maple glazed brussel sprouts, creamy mashed potato, gravy and house-made cranberry sauce -> this is absolutely amazing, heart-warming and tasty. The standard of the mashed potato and brussel sprouts is so good that you will want even more! For sweets, we recommend the warm Apple Crumble with rich Caramel Sauce or a unique and special Pumpkin Crème Brulee. Each day, guests can enter an advent raffle for every $50 spent at the bar. Prizes include a Christmas eggnog cocktail tutorial hosted by Miss Fitz and Roxy Head Bartender, Ricky Paiva; a Westland tote bag; Rèmy Martin Highball set and an Aperol Spritz Night at Bayside with food and drink for up to five people. The final prize, a two-night, three-day stay on Sentosa will be drawn on Christmas Eve and announced on Miss Fitz’s Facebook page. Go check it out, and have a lovely Fitz-mas!

TFWA China Reborn – TFWA President Alain Maingreaud In his opening speech to delegates at this morning’s TFWA China Reborn virtual event, TFWA President Alain Maingreaud highlighted the importance of coming together as an industry, as the business adapts to what he described as a “changed world”. He said: “Virtual meetings have been a lifeline for many, enabling businesses to continue and families to stay in touch. They have allowed our industry to overcome the communication challenges posed by COVID-19, but we know that direct human contact is the basis on which our business is built and prospers. Maingreaud reminded delegates of the progress made by the duty free and travel retail industry in recent years, with sales continuing to grow up until the outbreak of COVID-19. “It seems an age ago, but 2019 finished on a positive note for duty free and travel retail, with total global sales reaching US$86.4bn based on the latest data from Generation Research. That represents an uplift of +9.9% versus 2018.” This is absolutely remarkable. However, this growth swiftly turned negative as coronavirus spread at the start of the year, with few predicting a fast recovery following weaker demand for air travel in August and September, Maingreaud said: “The extent to which our world has changed would have been unimaginable 12 months ago. The disruption to international travel brought by the pandemic has already been covered extensively in the trade press, and the resulting impact on our industry is something we have all faced directly since March of this year. “The International Air Transport Association recently revised downwards its passenger traffic forecast for this year, predicting a drop of 66% versus 2019. That seems entirely possible based on the Airports Council International assessment that international passenger traffic fell by 64.5% year on year during the first half of 2020. “In October, US aircraft maker Boeing, usually more optimistic in its forecast than European rival Airbus, lowered its expectation for global passenger jet demand over the next decade by double digits, as airlines around the world cut their fleets and bring forward the retirement of other planes. Boeing’s vice president of commercial marketing is quoted as saying it will take five years or longer to recover to the long-term trend. And when demand returns, will airlines still have the capacity to satisfy it fully?” Despite the “considerable commercial and human pain caused by COVID-19”, Maingreaud said it is clear that new possibilities are emerging in the duty free and travel retail sector. He highlighted new developments in China, which has seen the fastest economic recovery of all global regions since the start of the pandemic. “China’s duty free and travel retail market is prime example of what can be achieved when stakeholders proactively embrace change in a supportive, regulatory environment. The Chinese government’s success in bringing the pandemic under control and the strength of the subsequent economic recovery has helped fuel the substantial rise of sales to Chinese travellers in off-shore and downtown duty free stores. “The surge in domestic tourism has increased footfall at these outlets. But it is the government’s new duty free policy for Hainan island, added to the development of new free trade ports, that is playing a decisive role. In July, the annual shopper allowance was more than tripled to around US$14,000 for purchases made on the island. The range of goods available there has also been expanded to include wines & spirits and tobacco, along with smartphones, laptops and other high-demand items. “In addition to these changes, the award of three new duty operating licenses this year, two of them for Hainan, is encouraging an element of competition among operators. The results have been impressive. In the four months ending 31st October, more than 1.7 million people visited Hainan’s duty free stores, a rise of 59% on the previous year. Total duty free sales were over three times the 2019 figure at US$1.81bn. Maingreaud highlighted the success of China Duty Free Group as further proof of China’s economic resurgence, with CDFG becoming the world’s largest travel retailer by revenue for the first six months of 2020. He added that the group’s CDF Mall in Sanya had benefited from several high-profile summer activations by prominent luxury and duty brands, including Ray-Ban and Shiseido, which had used strong digital elements to amplify their effect. Maingreaud said: “Interactivity, virtual reality and live-streaming, have all served to boost shopper engagement on the ground and, just as importantly, extend the reach to wider audiences of potential travellers online. While not new to travel retail, these digital tools have become essential at a time when our global industry urgently needs to attract and inspire shoppers. Brands and retailers operating outside China will be keen to learn from this experience.” With the pandemic bringing e-commerce to the fore in markets around the world, Maingreaud said China will be at the epicentre of the next stage of development within duty free and travel retail. However, while online and digital would be “crucial” to the industry’s short- and long-term development, Maingreaud said bricks-and-mortar will continue to play a vital role. Over recent weeks, a number of leading brands have chosen to open new boutiques in Sanya, clearly seeing the benefit of a physical retail presence at high traffic destinations like the CDF Mall. Maingreaud said a similar blend of physical and digital elements will likely be the formula for future TFWA events, including the forthcoming TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference taking place from 9th to 13th May next year. “Given the present uncertainty affecting international travel, we are keeping an open mind about the format of this event. We will take into account the wishes of our own members and the wider industry, as well as local conditions throughout the region as we make our plans. Yet Asia Pacific’s importance to duty free and travel retail makes a regionally focused event essential, whatever shape it takes. “More than ever at this difficult time, TFWA’s role is to bring our industry together, whether in person or virtually, as part of our mission to provide the business with the platform for growth.” While the pandemic is having a devastating impact on duty free and travel retail business, Maingreaud said operators must continue to adapt and “not retreat from the progress made over the last decade” in order to prosper when passengers finally return to the skies and seas. “Once seen as channel only capable of selling a limited selection of high rotation products at a saving to domestic markets, our industry has in recent years managed to build vibrant retail environments that can rival the best on the high street. Our stores now offer an eclectic mix of brands. The increasing use of technology is creating a more engaging shopper experience. Maingreaud made a powerful statement by sharing that “Our appeal to travellers when international traffic resumes depends on our ability to generate excitement in store. We must harness that ability to emerge stronger than ever from the pandemic.”

PRESENTING THE MACALLAN EXPERIENCE AT RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPORE This is an iconic experiential space that encapsulates the fundamental chapters of the Macallan story through engaging and inspiring storytelling - this is The Macallan Experience. For a limited period of just four months from 26 October 2020 to 10 February 2021, The Macallan Experience will take guests on an immersive, sensorial and memorable whisky journey through an interactive kinetic art installation inspired by The Macallan Six Pillars, bringing the stories to life through artistic formations. Designed collaboratively by neuro-experience agency, Rebel and Soul and creative technology agency, Future Labs, this spectacularly innovative creation allows guests to interact with formations as they transition and alter to different shapes representing the nature and craft of the exceptional single malt, The Macallan. Featuring a state-of-the-art cinema with the most immersive cinematic experience as well as a retail boutique that will be stocking some rare and truly exclusive bottles, the highly anticipated and collectible Edition Series, The Macallan Edition No. 6 will be on showcase, for sampling and for purchase. At S$28 each, guests may book this cinematic experience and immerse in the full sensory exploration of The Macallan Sherry Oak and Double Cask expressions. Witness the moments of passion and dedication that cemented The Macallan’s place in history and mapped its journey for the future. Revel in the stories that brought The Macallan to life and be inspired to choose the risks worth taking. The Sensory Cinema screenings will take place from 12:00pm to 8:30pm with screenings every 30 minutes. Each ticket includes general admission and a cinematic whisky experience. All proceeds from the Sensory Cinema ticket sales will be donated to the Water and Healthcare Foundation (WAH) to help rural communities in Cambodia. The Macallan Edition No. 6 TALES OF THE MACALLAN RIVER The sixth and final release in the The Macallan Edition series, Edition No. 6 takes its inspiration from the natural wonders of the legendary River Spey and The Macallan Estate, where each and every cask of The Macallan is matured before being hand-selected for use by our expert whisky makers. The Macallan Experience is located at Raffles Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road, #01-04 to 10, Singapore 188719. Operating hours: 11:00am to 7:00pm Monday 11:00am to 9:30pm Tuesday - Sunday Kindly note that there are no session screenings on Mondays. General admission is complimentary. All guests must be above 18 years old.

Singapore, 25 November 2020 –TravelRevive, powered by ITB Asia and Singapore Tourism Board (STB), opened at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Leading the way with rigorous protocols and innovative solutions for the end-to-end visitor journey, TravelRevive is the first pilot tradeshow to trial the newly developed ‘hybrid event’ tradeshow prototype for safe business events, safe itineraries, and digital enablers in Singapore. This is part of a public-private collaboration under the Emerging Stronger Taskforce (EST)’s Singapore Together Alliance for Action (AfA) on Enabling Safe and Innovative Visitor Experience. TravelRevive is the first international travel trade show to take place physically in Asia Pacific during COVID-19, with both local and foreign attendees and exhibitors. A total of close to 1,000 local and international attendees will come together on-site over the next two days to exchange ideas, bridge knowledge gaps, and reimagine the future of travel. Alongside TravelRevive, STB, International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), and the Singapore Association of Convention & exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS) will also co-organise the IAEE Asia Hybrid Forum and SMFX x MICE Connect Forum on 26 November 2020. These events are specially curated, with panel discussions, masterclasses and updates on the Industry Resilience Roadmap, a joint initiative between STB, ESG and SACEOS. Attended by local stakeholders as well as ASEAN and global MICE associations, both events are platforms for ideas and knowledge exchange to reimagine the future of MICE events. Enhanced safety measures for all Various measures have been taken to ensure the safety and well-being of attendees at TravelRevive, including: Safe management measures for every stage of an event attendee’s journey (pre- to post-event). Crowd density control and cohorting of attendees. 18sqm booths complemented with 9sqm meeting pods that are equipped with protective plexi-glass to facilitate safe one-to-one meetings between exhibitors and buyers. The use of TraceTogether to facilitate contact tracing for international visitors. The launch of an online diary mobile app to safely arrange one-to-one meetings between exhibitors and buyers. To prepare Singapore for the phased resumption of leisure travel, STB has also been working closely with industry stakeholders to establish a framework to guide tourism businesses, including travel agents, in developing safe itineraries. Safe itineraries have been specially curated for all delegates to offer them an assurance of safety, and cater experiences that are authentic, bespoke and personalised. These include virtual tours with hands-on activities that delegates can participate in from their hotel rooms, private museum site visits, and even a guided site visit to a Kelong (an offshore wooden platform used primarily for fish farming).

12 June 2020, Singapore – Race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd and Formula 1 today announced the cancellation of the FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2020, due to continuing nationwide restrictions on construction and business activities brought about by the COVID- 19 pandemic. While there are still more than three months to go before the scheduled race on 20 September, we regret to announce that we will be unable to proceed with the race due to the prohibitions imposed on access and construction of the event venue required for a street race to be held in the city. Confirmation of the cancellation will also give certainty to our fans, ticketholders, and commercial partners. Apart from the closure of the event venue, other challenges include ongoing mass gathering and worldwide travel restrictions. These and other measures were understandably put in place by the Singapore Government and the various authorities to prioritise safety and are targeted to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. With these limitations, which continue to remain in place, building and construction work of the circuit, which normally commences in May, have not been able to commence. We are therefore unable to complete the race circuit infrastructure in time for the race to take place. “The last few months have been extremely challenging on all fronts, and we have now made this difficult decision which Formula 1 and our stakeholders accept we have had to take. Ultimately, the health and safety of our contractors and their workers, spectators, Formula 1 crew, staff and volunteer marshals is our number one priority and we thank everyone for their patience and unwavering support thus far. While we are disappointed that we won’t be able to host the race this year, we look forward to welcoming fans to the race next season and wish the Formula 1 community well as it starts its season in July,” said Mr Colin Syn, Deputy Chairman of Singapore GP Pte Ltd (SGP). Ms Ong Ling Lee, Director, Sports, Singapore Tourism Board, commented: “The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) supports the joint decision by race promoter Singapore GP Pte Ltd and Formula 1 to cancel the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2020, as this safeguards the health and wellbeing of participants, fans and all Singaporeans. Since 2008, the F1 race has generated benefits for both Singapore and the F1 franchise, with many local businesses actively involved in race preparations and operations. We take pride in our track record of hosting the first and only F1 night street race for the past 12 years, and we look forward to its return next year.” Singapore GP will provide existing ticketholders with automatic refunds within 30 business days, or if preferred, an option to rollover their ticket to next year’s event. Ticketholders will be contacted with more information on the next steps. Ticketholders who purchased via SGP’s Authorised Ticketing Partners should contact them for refunds. In the meantime, Formula 1 fans in Singapore can look forward to a host of exciting programmes in the coming months as part of our continued efforts to engage fans and promote the sport. ABOUT THE FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX Singapore has successfully hosted a decade of night racing and Asia’s only street race on the Formula 1® calendar in the Republic since 2008. The Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix will continue to enthral crowds with its unique combination of night race action and world-class entertainment till 2021. See the world’s finest drivers go wheel-to-wheel under lights at speeds of up to 320km/h, threading the barriers around Singapore’s picturesque Marina Bay featuring a spectacular backdrop of iconic heritage buildings, modern architecture and a stunning skyline.

Morton’s The Steakhouse New Menu Offerings Dec 2020 Long before the current generation of steakhouses like Cut and Wolfgang Steakhouse burst onto the scene, Morton’s The Steakhouse was one of the early pioneers to open in Singapore more than 20 years ago. Despite the keen competition from the new kids on the block, Morton’s is still the grand daddy of steakhouses still operating in their original location at Mandarin Oriental Hotel. We decided to drop by on a Monday evening for dinner to utilize some of our travel budget since international borders are currently closed and travel is not allowed. The place was packed full house for a Monday night. Although Morton’s is famous for its steaks, there is a little known fact that it also serves non beef dishes on their menu. We decided to try some of these as we were told by our assigned wait staff that there were some new items recently added to the menu. We ordered the Bacon Steaks $38 and Tuna Tacos $39.50 for starters. The Tuna Tacos was very fresh and zesty and the crispy tacos paired really well with our house white wine. The Bacon Steaks was well marinated and not too salty or fatty. Another new item on the menu which we tried was the Seared Sea Scallops with Lobster and Caviar Butter $115. The Scallops were crispy on the outside and fresh and succulent on the inside. The lobster was also fresh and juicy. We had the Filet Mignon Oscar style with Lobster on top. We have dined at Morton’s many times over the years and the consistency of its steaks stays true to course day in, day out. We had 2 sides to pair with the mains. Lobster Macaroni and Cheese $58 and Truffled Mashed Cauliflower $28. They were really yummy and delicious, and good value for money. To round off the evening, we had to have the legendary Morton’s Signature Hot Chocolate Lava Cake $38. It was oozing with hot chocolate lava upon first bite. It was not too sweet and it offered a perfect sweet ending to our evening. For Reservations, please contact: Address Mandarin Oriental Singapore Fourth Storey 5 Raffles Avenue Phone: 65-6339-3740 Fax: 65-6337-3763 Hours of Operation Closing Times May Vary Bar Monday – Saturday 5pm – 11pm Sunday 12pm – 9pm Dining Room Monday – Saturday 5:30pm – 11pm Sunday 12pm – 9pm