L-R: Anna Haotanto from The New Savvy, Jack Chua from Park Regis Singapore, Krystal Choo from Wander and Rachel Lim from Love, Bonito, sharing about their experiences working and playing on-the-go

SINGAPORE, 5th August 2017 – Park Regis Singapore is partnering with local networking group, The New Savvy, to launch a series of seminars and networking sessions specifically catered for business travellers. This is the first time Park Regis will provide business travellers access to in-house networking opportunities, extending beyond the standard offerings in Singapore’s hospitality industry. Along with the new #sginsiders Workation Package available from 1st August 2017 from S$199++, Park Regis aims to enable business travellers to turn savvy locals during their stay.The first of the networking series kicked off today with the theme Business on-the-go: Balancing work and play. The panel discussion saw notable figures from the Finance, Fashion, Tech and Hospitality industry, namely Anna Haotanto from The New Savvy, Rachel Lim from Love, Bonito, Krystal Choo from Wander and Jack Chua from Park Regis Singapore, come together to share their experiences and tips on incorporating both work and play elements during their frequent business trips.Jack Chua, General Manager of Park Regis Singapore, explained, “As a business hotel, we are continually on the lookout for opportunities to better meet the specific needs of business travellers. Comparing the first half of 2016 and 2017, we noticed approximately 20% increase in the pool of female travellers, signifying the growing importance of this target market. Together with The New Savvy, we hope to add value to these businesswomen by connecting them with a community of like-minded individuals.”Globally, women account for approximately 47% of all business travellers, and this segment of the business travel market is poised for further growth in the coming years.

Anna Haotanto, CEO of The New Savvy, shared, “At The New Savvy, we are all about empowering smart, modern and independent women with relevant skills to take on challenges both in their careers and personal life. This strategic partnership with Park Regis will help us in expanding our reach to female business travellers and impacting more women.”For a start, business guests can expect six of such sessions to be held bi-monthly till June 2018, covering topics related to career, finances, lifestyle and success. Each session is limited to 40 seats to allow for ample interaction between the speakers and attendees. Business guests at Park Regis who are keen to attend these networking sessions will be given priority slots on a first-come, first-serve basis.

New #sginsiders Workation Package designed for business travellers

In addition to this, Park Regis Singapore has introduced the new #sginsiders Workation Package that enables business travellers to turn savvy locals during their stay in Singapore.From S$199++, this package includes:

 2 bottles of perk-me-up fruit juices

 Limited edition Rubik’s Cube gift per room

Complimentary use of bicycles or e-scooters for 2 hours

 Complimentary use of Handy phone with mobile internet

 Complimentary daily buffet breakfast for up to 2 pax

 Late check-out until 2pm (subject to availability)

The handy phone, specifically targeted at business travellers, offers free unlimited international calls up to 10 destinations and local calls, while unlimited 3G mobile internet enhances connectivity and accessibility for these individuals who are constantly on-the-go.

Local corporates can also benefit from the newly redesigned Work and Play meeting room package.

The package, from S$40++ per pax, includes:

 Free flow coffee and tea and one snack item

 Limited edition Rubik’s Cube gift per pax

 Complimentary use of projector and screen, audio system, writing materials and flip charts

 Seminar must be materialised by 31 December 2017

 Terms and conditions apply

 Promo code: WorkandPlay

For more information on the packages, visit http://www.parkregissingapore.com/specials/.

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