Thursday, October 12, 2017

Banyan Tree resort in Mandai

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By Chen Jingwen, chenj@sph.com.sg, AsiaOne, 11 October 2017 at 06:00 am


Banyan Tree Bintan's deluxe villa is in a rainforest setting, probably similar to the vegetation in Mandai.
PHOTO: Banyan Tree Bintan's deluxe villa is in a rainforest setting, probably similar to the vegetation in Mandai. Opening in 2023, the eco-friendly 400-room resort will offer guests an interesting range of tropical stays - from lowrise accommodation for families to exclusive elevated cabins and stylish treehouses sprawled over 4.6 ha of land in the eastern section of the park.
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At long last, there will be a Banyan Tree resort in Singapore and it will offer one-of-a-kind experience in Mandai's new integrated nature and wildlife park.

Opening in 2023, the eco-friendly 400-room resort will offer guests an interesting range of tropical stays - from lowrise accommodation for families to exclusive elevated cabins and stylish treehouses sprawled over 4.6 ha of land in the eastern section of the park.

Expect comfort and sophisticated hotel services while you enjoy the rich biodiversity and forest-fresh air in your midst. The resort might come under a new brand of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, which now offers four brands catering to different market segments and lifestyle needs.



Banyan Tree resort will be in Singapore and it will offer one-of-a-kind experience in Mandai's new integrated nature and wildlife park.
PHOTO: The elevated walk in the zoo, above the crocodile pool.
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Besides getting easy access to five wildlife parks, guests can also enjoy a nature-themed indoor attraction in the resort. Also planned are guided nature walks, wildlife spotting tours, recycling workshops and educational movie screenings, said a statement issued by Mandai Park Holdings (MPH) today (Oct 11).



Banyan Tree to open first resort in Singapore at Mandai
PHOTO: Banyan Tree to open first resort in Singapore at Mandai [2]
Banyan Tree Holdings will open its first resort in Singapore with a new eco-friendly development at Mandai.
The luxury resort operator has been appointed to set up the new development, which will be owned by Mandai Park Holdings and operated by Banyan Tree, the Mandai precinct developer announced on Wednesday (Oct 11).
Artist's impression of wetlands in the Mandai Park project. (Image: Mandai Park Holdings) - The new Bird Sanctuary
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After achieving continuously glowing success with its premium resorts around the world for more than two decades, the award-winning homegrown Banyan Tree group is finally going to run one in Singapore.

Mr Ho Kwon Ping, executive chairman of Banyan Tree, said: "After establishing 43 resorts in 25 countries over the past 23 years, we are excited to partner MPH to plant Banyan Tree's first flag in Singapore.

 

Mr Ho Kwon Ping, executive chairman of Banyan Tree
PHOTO: Mr Ho Kwon Ping, executive chairman of Banyan Tree, said: "After establishing 43 resorts in 25 countries over the past 23 years, we are excited to partner MPH to plant Banyan Tree's first flag in Singapore." Owned by MPH, the resort, which will be sensitively built around existing vegetation, will be jointly created and named by both parties..
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"With MPH's mission and expertise in wildlife conservation and education, this partnership is in line with Banyan Tree's ethos and experience in developing sustainable resorts that fit into the natural settings - to create an original and authentic accommodation experience like none other."



Will Banyan Tree in Mandai look like Banyan Tree Seychelles, which is set in a tropical forest?
PHOTO: Will Banyan Tree in Mandai look like Banyan Tree Seychelles, which is set in a tropical forest?
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Owned by MPH, the resort, which will be sensitively built around existing vegetation, will be jointly created and named by both parties, said the statement.

Mr Mike Barclay, group CEO of MPH, said: "This stayover experience forms an integral part of our overall vision for the Mandai nature and wildlife precinct - to inspire guests to value and conserve biodiversity through memorable experiences."



Launching Bayan Tree Project by Mr Mike Barclay, group CEO of MPH and Mr Ho Kwon Ping, executive chairman of Banyan Tree.
PHOTO: Launching Bayan Tree Project by Mr Mike Barclay, group CEO of MPH and Mr Ho Kwon Ping, executive chairman of Banyan Tree.
Mr Mike Barclay, group CEO of MPH, said: "This stayover experience forms an integral part of our overall vision for the Mandai nature and wildlife precinct - to inspire guests to value and conserve biodiversity through memorable experiences."
Mr Ho Kwon Ping, executive chairman of Banyan Tree, said: "With MPH's mission and expertise in wildlife conservation and education, this partnership is in line with Banyan Tree's ethos and experience in developing sustainable resorts that fit into the natural settings - to create an original and authentic accommodation experience like none other."
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Banyan Tree has had immense experience in developing and managing resorts that are tactfully located and sustainably operated. It has also run many environmental conservation and community programmes, noted Mr Barclay.

So in this regard, Banyan Tree and MPH are "deeply aligned", he said.



Bird park, new rainforest to be added to Mandai wildlife attractions
PHOTO: Bird park, new rainforest to be added to Mandai wildlife attractions [3]
An artist’s impression of the Rainforest Park, which will allow visitors to move around on forest-floor pathways and treetop canopies.
Photo: Mandai Safari Park
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The Mandai area now features the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and River Safari. It will be expanded to include the Bird Park (to be relocated from Jurong) and a new Rainforest Park, both of which will open in 2020 and 2021 respectively.



Banyan Tree Seychelles could provide design ideas for Banyan Tree's property in Mandai.
PHOTO: Banyan Tree Seychelles could provide design ideas for Banyan Tree's property in Mandai.
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By Chen Jingwen, chenj@sph.com.sg, AsiaOne, 11 October 2017 at 06:00 am


Flower girl
PHOTO: Beautiful brunette woman in bikini among tropical plants
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PHOTO: Beautiful sexy woman in bikini among tropical plants
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Reference
[1] Chen Jingwen, AsiaOne, Singapore to get its first Banyan Tree resort in Mandai eco-tourism hub, posted on 11 October 2017 at 06:00 am, http://www.asiaone.com/singapore/singapore-get-its-first-banyan-tree-resort-mandai-eco-tourism-hub

[2] Channel NewsAsia, Banyan Tree to open first resort in Singapore at Mandai, posted on 11 October 2017 12:15PM, http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/banyan-tree-to-open-resort-in-mandai-singapore-9299630

[3] Siau Ming En, siaumingen@mediacorp.com.sg, Bird park, new rainforest to be added to Mandai wildlife attractions, posted on 01 June 2016 at 11:35 AM. http://www.asiaone.com/singapore/singapore-get-its-first-banyan-tree-resort-mandai-eco-tourism-hub

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