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Hotels in Singapore make preparations for APEC Summit
By Cheryl Lim, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 06 November 2009 1652 hrs

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SINGAPORE: Preparations are well underway as Singapore's hotel industry gears up for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, which will begin on November 8. Many of the hotels here are eagerly awaiting the arrival of delegates from around the world.

While several of the hotels have declined to give the details of their preparations, Channel NewsAsia understands that delegates will receive a welcome drink when they arrive – a specially concocted APEC mocktail.

Both The Fairmont Singapore and Swissotel The Stamford will host delegates from two economies. Delegates staying there can look forward to special welcome amenities like APEC souvenirs and a range of gifts and services.

Magdalene Tai, director of human resources, Fairmont Singapore & Swissotel The Stamford, said: "To welcome the world leaders, we have put in place our service measures to train our colleagues in three areas – namely, kitchens, rooms and food & beverage service."

Security at hotels will be tight as well, with plans closely intertwined with APEC preparations.

Moreover, hotels are making changes to features in their rooms to ensure the comfort of their guests. For example, bed extensions for taller guests and subscriptions to specific television channels have been made.

Many are also sending staff for language courses to help them communicate better with the APEC guests.


- CNA/so

 


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