Tapping into the strength of the Australian Dollar and the ongoing popularity of Singapore and Malaysia, Creative Holidays has launched an extended Singapore & Malaysia programme for 2012, packed with accommodation, cruising and sightseeing choices across the key regions of Singapore City, Sentosa, Bintan Island, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei.
Paul McGrath, managing director, Creative Holidays, said, “With an increase in low cost airlines into Singapore and Malaysia, 2012 will see travellers presented with more affordable travel opportunities. More than ever before we feel this will flow into an increase in visitors, as more Australians consider Singapore and Malaysia as a stand-alone holiday destination as well as a great stopover option, while also presenting further opportunities for the trade to upsell to five-star, luxury hotels as travellers have more money to spend on arrival.
“Singapore has performed well for us over the last 12 months, which should continue through 2012, especially on the back of high-profile, rapid development – like the opening of Marina Bay Sands the iconic new building that has changed the Singapore skyline forever. With Singapore constantly changing, travellers are continually offered new experiences, contributing the success of the region.
“Malaysia has also been consistent, with Sabah showing strong growth in 2011. As such we have expanded our offering in the region and expect Malaysia to perform well this year. If your clients are price-driven, we suggest booking as early as possible to secure their place, especially during school holidays, and look for bonus nights and special offers we’ve secured across the product range.
“The program in 2012 also features 12 exciting new accommodation options, from luxury five-star properties to great value, good quality three star choices. Some of the new properties in our portfolio this year include; the four-and-half-star Scarlet Hotel, a design-focused boutique property, and three-star Moevenpick Sentosa in Singapore; five-star Banjarin Hot Springs and four-star Holiday Inn Melaka in regional Malaysia; the spectacular five-star Gaya Island Resort in Kota Kinabalu and the four-star regional Sabah Hotel Sandakan.
“Also 2012 will mark the second year that Creative Holidays has offered packages to the popular F1 Grand Prix in Singapore. Available now, these packages put clients right in the heart of the Grand Prix action and proved a popular addition to our Singapore & Malaysia programme.
“With so much to see and do in Singapore and Malaysia, whether its shopping, culture, food, fun parks, city vibes, picturesque beaches, nature and wildlife or just great value, there has never been a better time to suggest Singapore or Malaysia to your clients.”
To make a booking log onto i-Create or call Creative Holidays’ reservations nationally on
13 12 22.