Singapore
by Virtuoso
Where Luxury Travel Meets Sustainability
Nature, heritage, and community have always been cornerstones of the Singaporean identity; today there are a myriad of ways for visitors to explore, enjoy, and learn from this Asian leader in sustainability.
DEAR VIRTUOSOS,
My recent visit to Singapore had a very specific objective: to see for myself how Singapore has become a leader in sustainable travel. The trip, supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, left me profoundly impressed by its remarkable transformation. Since my last visit 18 years ago, Singapore has been evolving at speed, and on multiple fronts. In 2024, the Lion City is roaring.
I was impressed with Singapore’s sustainability achievements and ambitious plans. The Green Plan 2030 showcases a comprehensive roadmap toward a more sustainable and resilient city. During my visit, I marveled at initiatives like the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Exploring the city, I saw firsthand the integration of green spaces and urban biodiversity, epitomized by the tree-lined streets as you travel into the city, to green architecture including the stunning Gardens by the Bay and the lush Singapore Botanic Gardens. These efforts, along with the city’s commitment to renewable energy and waste reduction, demonstrate a remarkable dedication to environmental stewardship and a sustainable future.
Once a showcase for global superstars in the worlds of food and drink, architecture, design, and culture, the island nation of some 5.9 million people has been quietly pivoting to a celebration of its own home-grown local and regional talents. Standout new restaurants, cocktail bars, and artisanal boutiques all celebrate unique Singaporean traditions and points of view with a twist of innovation —from the creative, sophisticated (and delicious) reinterpretations serving the flavours of the Chinese, Peranakan, Eurasian, Indian, and Malay kitchens, to the thoughtful curation of local artisans, retailers and cafes at New Bahru, an intriguing new ‘creative cluster’ near Robertson Quay. I also had a chance to check out CapitaSpring, a 51-story biophilic skyscraper with the world’s highest urban farm and very impressive Green Oasis – a “vertical park” housing over 80,000 plants.
Local restaurateurs and cocktail bars have become adept at telling Singapore’s story through creative use of hyperlocal (and often sustainably cultivated) ingredients, putting a new premium on cooking and mixology with a made-in-Singapore twist. And of course, the city’s world-famous hawker center food courts are the original ‘eat local’ destinations, offering a huge array of authentic street food at great value. Alongside this showcase of home-grown talent, an appreciation of Singapore’s unique heritage—both in its built environment and its natural landscape—has been growing apace. Nature, heritage, and community have always been cornerstones of Singaporean identity; today there are myriad ways for visitors to explore, and enjoy, this Asian leader in sustainability.
What truly sets Singapore apart is its ability to educate and engage locals and visitors in its sustainability journey: everyone I met was aware, and proud, of the country’s history, its recent achievements, and its vision for the future. In the next pages, you will be able to find the places I visited and hopefully give ideas to visit or revisit Singapore with a sustainability lens. You will be impressed, surprised, and perhaps, like myself, find it an inspiring destination that will provide new ideas and hope.
Javier Arredondo Vice President, Sustainability Virtuoso
TABLE OF CONTENTS
An Orientation
Discover how to organize your trip to Singapore by dedicating days to specific neighborhoods and destinations.
Map
A visual depiction of Singapore’s neighborhoods.
Day 1: Wellness on Sentosa
Spend day one at Singapore’s premier resort destination known for its luxury spas, pristine beaches and exclusive golf course.
Day 2: Icons of Singapore
Dedicate day two to exploring Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay with top-rated culinary pit-stops along the way.
Day 3: Where History and Culture Collide
On day three, dive into Singapore’s neighbourhoods and parks.
Day 4: Nostalgic Charm Meets Modernity
Day four takes you to one of the earliest wet markets in Singapore, Tiong Bahru Market and Chinatown’s historic temples before switching gears to experience Singapore’s first Michelin Green Star restaurant.
Day 5: City in Nature
End your trip by immersing in Singapore’s more natural beauty from the Botanic Gardens to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Singapore’s Sustainability Story
Learn more about Singapore’s decades-long journey to reach its current sustainability goals as well as what’s installed for the future.
A Green Way to Fly
Be inspired by the city’s policies on Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other eco efforts by Singapore Airlines.
Glossary
Virtuoso hotels in Singapore and a little green book of addresses to sustainably focused attractions, bars and restaurants.
AN ORIENTATION
The best way to navigate Singapore is to organize your days around specific neighborhoods and destinations. Whether you have a private driver or are using the competitively priced taxis, traffic usually flows smoothly. The city’s public transport system, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), is (of course) immaculately clean and user-friendly; it gets more extensive by the year, offering high-speed and easy access to most neighborhoods.
Formerly a British military base connected to the mainland of Singapore by a short bridge, Sentosa has been transformed into an impeccably landscaped utopia of five-star resorts, spas, beach clubs, restaurants and world-class attractions including Universal Studios and one of the world’s largest aquariums.
Marina Bay is home to the extraordinary Gardens by the Bay, a 250-acre wonderland of horticulture and biospheres comprising some 1.5 million plants; there’s also the Marina Barrage, which regulates the city’s waterways and reservoirs. Dotted here and there are cafes and unique restaurants; there’s even the Bay’s own hawker center – Gluttons by the Bay.
Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar, Little India, Kampong Gelam and Amoy Street are Singapore’s gorgeous heritage neighborhood nexus, a network of close-fit winding streets lined with traditional Peranakan ‘shophouse’ townhouses, interspersed with the occasional temple, mosque, church and even synagogue all on the same street (a node to Singapore’s cultural diversity), where today some of Asia’s top bars such as Sago House and restaurants occupy real estate.
To the northwest, Tiong Bahru has acquired a similar reputation: built in the 1930s, its lowrise, art deco blocks were the city’s first public housing development—today, they’re highly coveted private residences, thanks to the uber-local community and proximity to one of Singapore’s best-loved hawker centers, the Tiong Bahru Market.
Katong-Joo Chiat is a vibrant Singapore district rich in Peranakan heritage. With beautifully preserved shophouses, traditional bakeries, and trendy cafes, it offers an authentic taste of local delicacies like Laksa (spicy coconut curry soup with noodles) and kueh (bite-sized snacks usually made from rice or glutinous rice). This eclectic neighborhood blends old and new, showcasing Singapore’s multicultural tapestry.
A stone’s throw away from Orchard Road, the world-famous shopping street is Dempsey Hill, a former British Army barracks that over three decades has been sensitively converted into Singapore’s premier lifestyle destination, home to art galleries, bars and restaurants, shops, and outdoor recreation areas worthy of a whole day’s itinerary.
Katong-Joo Chiat
Little India
WELLNESS ON SENTOSA
DAY ONE
Sentosa, Singapore’s premier resort destination just 10 minutes from Singapore’s Central Business District is ideal to start a Singapore stay after a long trip. This tropical haven offers beautiful white beaches and lush landscapes, perfect for a serene escape. For those seeking relaxation, Sentosa features opulent spas, a world-class golf club, and a luxurious marina to set sail for a Southern Islands cruise. Sentosa transcends the typical getaway, providing natural beauty, elegance, and leisure.
Sentosa Golf Club is the “crème de la crème” of Asia’s golf courses. Awarded ‘World’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility’ and named “World’s Best Golf Course Title”, the golf club in the city-state is located in Sentosa Cove, a wealthy enclave that feels a world away and has great views of the harbor.
The first Capella Resort is in Singapore and is an ideal art-filled resort where you can indulge in the 30-acre lushly landscaped grounds framed by the sea. Framed by two beautifully restored colonial bungalows dating back to the 1880s from which the resort extends into gardens is an architectural masterpiece designed by Foster + Partners.
The resort’s award-winning Auriga Spa has treatment rooms with private gardens, vitality pools, and herbal steam rooms, and its famous lunar-based treatments synchronized with the phases of the moon that will rejuvenate you from your flight.
Rumours Beach Club, a chic spot situated right on Siloso Beach, is a great place for sunset drinks. It boasts a gorgeous infinity pool with an unobstructed view of the South China Sesa, surrounded by sofas and daybeds perfect for lounging. The club keeps up a string of DJs and live acts to keep the vibes going from day to night.
ICONS OF SINGAPORE
DAY TWO - MARINA BAY AND THE CBD
Start with a visit to Marina Bay, Singapore’s largest reservoir – a crucial water source but also a prime place to kayak, canoe and tour the Sustainable Singapore Gallery at Marina Barrage, an educational space that explains environmental and water issues through interactive multi-media displays, exhibits and games. Here, you can learn how Singapore is creating a livable and sustainable strategy for current and future generations. It also has a spectacular green rooftop where locals fly kites, go on picnics, and enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the Marina Bay skyline and its bristling cluster of skyscrapers.
Marguerite by chef Michael Wilson, is a Michelin-star restaurant hidden within the lush surrounds of the Flower Dome. This beautiful and elegant space embraces the best of the seasons with tasting menus that celebrate craft, provenance, and produce through sustainable and thoughtful sourcing, limiting food waste and supporting small, local Singapore businesses. Ideal for lunch or dinner if you want to catch the Supertrees Garden Rhapsody light show (daily, 7:45 pm and 8:45 pm). To complete the experience, they even have their own buggy limo if you prefer not to walk.
ICONS OF SINGAPORE
Be sure to check out the extraordinary Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay which consists of 18 tree-shaped vertical gardens that support ecosystems of their own. Fitted with photovoltaic technologies, they ‘act’ like living trees, mimicking photosynthesis and regulating water absorption. The tallest, at 50 meters, is also home to an observatory and dessert café featuring home-grown chef Janice Wong. Eleven of the Supertrees are embedded with environmentally sustainable features. Some have photovoltaic cells on their canopies to harvest solar energy to offset the energy for lighting up the Supertrees at night. Others are integrated with the de-humidification process to expel hot, moist air.
Stroll through the rest of Gardens by the Bay, making sure to explore the now iconic ladybug-shaped Flower Dome—the largest glass greenhouse in the world—and the Cloud Forest, both housed in futuristic glass conservatories that are sustainably constructed and energy-efficient. Underlying the concept of Gardens by the Bay are the principles of environmental sustainability. For Bay South, the first phase of the Gardens’ development, a concerted effort was made to plan and design for sustainable cycles in energy and water.
Inside are spectacular recreations of semi-tropical and tropical biospheres, with hundreds of unique plant species. There are stunning sights and much to enjoy, learn and engage with in this hi-tech showpiece.
ICONS OF SINGAPORE
Make time for sky-high dining with a Japanese-influenced meal at Kaarla atop one of Singapore’s tallest skyscrapers. It features its own edible garden, where the chefs source everything you’ll eat from local farms or sustainable producers in Southeast Asia and Australia. Make sure you have time to visit 1-Arden Food Forest, the world’s highest rooftop edible garden that produces about 90 kilograms (200 pounds) of food monthly for Kaarla and the building’s other restaurants.
Perched at the top of the 51-floor Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)/Carlo Ratti-designed CapitaSpring, Sky Garden is Singapore’s tallest public observatory deck. offers enviable views of the Central Business District and beyond. Don’t miss the Green Oasis – a “vertical park” that is the 21st century’s answer to the legendary Babylon hanging gardens. Make your way down gently from the 20th floor and be surprised by lush mid-air gardens, an amphitheater, yoga platforms, jungle gyms, and working pods. Entry is free – but you need to make an appointment ahead.
The historic Long Bar, at the iconic and elegant Raffles Hotel, is where the world-famous Singapore Sling was first mixed in 1916. A little-known fact is the use of ecoSPIRITS making the drink more sustainable and better for the environment. The décor also makes you feel like you’ve been transported into a 1920’s Malayan plantation. The ambience is relaxed and you are invited to throw your peanut shells off the bar onto the floor- probably the only place where littering is encouraged in the city!
WHERE HISTORY AND CULTURE COLLIDE
DAY THREE
Tucked within the city’s expansive green spaces are Singapore’s Black & White Heritage Houses which stand as enduring emblems of a bygone colonial era. These black-and-white houses, originally built in the early 20th century for British military officers and civil servants, exude a timeless elegance with their high ceilings, expansive verandas, and generously proportioned windows, ingeniously designed to harness the tropical breeze. These conserved houses are now homes to residents, restaurants and unique lifestyle concepts. The neighborhood, which feels like a park, can be best visited with a guide like Jane’s Tours for a walking tour – and can also be done by car.
Walk down Kim Yam Road to Robertson Quay, one of the more charming areas along the Singapore River, which is the historic heart of the city and the foundation upon which Singapore has been built. In a beautiful building, you will find the STPI -Singapore Tyler Print Institute’s - Creative Workshop and Gallery which has long been a cultural touchpoint. Besides exhibitions of local and Southeast Asian art on paper, there are workshops and artists’ residencies, meaning visitors often have the privilege of watching local art being created in real-time—or getting busy themselves, whether learning about the traditions of paper pulping or calligraphy.
WHERE HISTORY AND CULTURE COLLIDE
Walk over to explore the inspiring mix of local businesses at New Bahru, a brand-new lifestyle hub that’s the brainchild and passion project of Singaporean hospitality entrepreneur Wee Teng Wen, whose Lo & Behold restaurant helped put the Lion City on the map for gourmands. Get there early and have breakfast at Dearborn, home to Singapore’s favorite cult granola, a micro-bakery, and all-day café.
While at New Bahru, visit Ginlee Studio, where the high art of material pleating has been made zero-waste, thanks to the exclusive use of off-cuts and rejected dye lots. Keen crafters can book the 90-minute ‘Make’ workshop, to create their own semi-tailored pieces: clothes, bags, accessories and more.
Next, visit Dempsey for a meal at Open Farm Community, a lovely indoor-outdoor restaurant with its own onsite growing farm. The food ranges across Western and Asian flavors and traditions but is 100 percent sustainably grown and, as often as possible, locally sourced. The setting, surrounded by lush greenery, is divine.
Analogue Bar, located at Chijmes - an old catholic school that is now converted into a dining destination boasts beautiful courtyards with al fresco dining areas - is a great spot to end the day for dinner and drinks. From their 3D-printed bar made from recycled plastic to a 100% plant-based menu, Analogue is exploring the future from a place of curiosity and an intention to transform the drinking and dining experience by embracing alternative methods, ingredients, and technologies.
NOSTALGIC CHARM MEETS MODERNITY
DAY FOUR
A favorite with visitors and locals, Tiong Bahru Market is where the locals go to shop for all needs and tastes; downstairs are fruit sellers, fishmongers, butchers, spices and florists. Along its edges, you will find mom-and-pop stores for sundries. Upstairs there’s an excellent food court, with dishes made-to-order from an array of Indian, Malay, Indonesian, and Straits Chinese street food, among which is what locals consider some of the best Roti Prata (Indian flatbread dish) in town. Other breakfast favorites include Chwee Kueh (steamed Teochew rice cake) and Nasi Lemak (Malay coconut rice). This is a good place to understand its cultural relevancy, as Hawker culture in Singapore is the first inscription on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Stroll the surrounding streets, especially Eng Hoon and Seng Poh Streets, to get a sense of the charms of this 1930s neighborhood, Singapore’s first public housing experiment. At ground level, the streets are lined with cafes, bakeries, and local boutiques; among them is the original outpost of Tiong Bahru Bakery, a hugely popular breakfast and brunch spot.
NOSTALGIC CHARM MEETS MODERNITY
Explore the shaded arcades and shophouses of Tanjong Pagar and Maxwell Roads, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, and Thian Hock Keng Temple on Telok Ayer Street. Nowhere else in the world can you find a temple, a mosque, and a church all along the same road. The Maxwell Food Centre is one of the city’s best—full of office workers from the nearby CBD as well as local creatives and shopkeepers, it’s clean, easy to navigate, and is home to one of the city’s best Hainanese chicken rice stalls.
Make sure to include a stroll down Katong-Joo Chiat in the East, where you will see the colorful Peranakan houses and visit The Intan, an inspiring private home museum that houses one of Singapore’s most spectacular Peranakan collections. Make an appointment and meet its owner, Alvin Yapp, who has spent 30 years collecting objects from the Peranakan culture (a person of mixed Chinese and Malay heritage). If you are keen to learn about the local history and culture, request for the high tea experience or a Peranakan slipper beading experience.
Rempapa by Chef Damian D’Silva—revered as ‘the grandfather of heritage cuisine’— curates a rich tapestry of Singapore’s culinary history, with a spotlight on the intricate flavors of Peranakan cuisine. Here, Chef D’Silva positions Singapore’s heritage food on the global culinary map. It’s a living testament to cultural sustainability, where the next generation of diners and chefs are invited to explore, savor, and elevate Singapore’s unique culinary legacy.
NOSTALGIC CHARM MEETS MODERNITY
End the day with a nightcap at one of the most spectacular panoramic views of the Marina Bay waterfront and city skyline at Lantern, the rooftop bar at Fullerton Bay Hotel. Lantern earned its evocative name from Clifford Pier’s historic Chinese name, ‘Red Lantern Pier’. The pier, which was the key landing point for Singapore’s early immigrants and seafarers, was lit by red lanterns that provided illumination for the shoreward journey along Marina Bay.
Another elegant cultural dining option is Seroja, Singapore’s first Michelin Green Star restaurant. Chef Owner Kevin Wong explores the flavors of the Malay Archipelago, so you can expect novel ingredients as well as dishes inspired by the region. Take your time to enjoy the surprising and beautiful tasting menu, which is regularly tweaked according to ingredients harvested from the region. The room is minimalist, anchored by an open kitchen flanked by counter seats.
NOSTALGIC CHARM MEETS MODERNITY
Jewel Changi Airport is one of Singapore’s most remarkable pieces of urban design which opened in 2019. Moshe Safdie, the architect behind the iconic Marina Bay Sands, designed Jewel with jet-lagged passengers and locals in mind, so don’t be surprised by all the families, groups of friends, and couples enjoying the space along with travelers with suitcases. The centerpiece is the Rain Vortex, the jaw-droppingly impressive 40-meter-high indoor waterfall, the world’s largest, surrounded by lofty hanging gardens.
Jewel was designed with state-of-the-art building control and management systems and incorporates sustainable elements such as the recycling of water that is used for the rain vortex, high-efficiency solar panels, and the upcycling of used cooking oil for conversion to biodiesel for vehicles. The top level is a huge airconditioned park that includes cafés, walking trails, a canopy park, and a garden maze. Just as impressive are some 300 retail shops, restaurants, and even an IMAX movie theater. Jewel enhances the airport experience and serves as a vibrant social hub and a mixed-used development that supports airport operations. A must-visit if you have time between flights and is even worth going much earlier for your flight and spending time here instead of your airline’s lounge.
Once evening arrives, it’s time for a bar crawl (with a bit of delicious grazing): Native and Fura are both on Amoy Street, and go long on menus that evince the lowest-possible carbon footprint. Hit Native first, to admire the recycled-material interiors and sip a keluak (seed of the Pangium edule tree) martini and cocktails with ants. Then cross the street and up the stairs to the slick second-floor space at Fura, whose menus champion Singapore-grown produce and seafood available in abundance (yes, there might be jellyfish on your plate, but it will be very tasty).
CITY IN NATURE
DAY FIVE
Start your day at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, where a circuit of the whole gardens is a great way to get both your bearings and your steps in: there are plenty of shady benches and a few cool cafes and juice bars for when you need a break. The National Orchid Garden here is arguably the world’s most famous, and it is indeed stunning; but equally worth seeing are the Healing Garden, to learn about medicinal plants, and the Eco-Garden, which chronicles the history of plants whose importance to trade and economy have shaped cultures, from spices and resins to plants used for dyes and timber trees.
The National Orchid Garden is a captivating showcase of the world’s largest collection of orchids, set within the Singapore Botanic Gardens. It features over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids of orchids, arranged in stunning displays that reflect the seasons. You can stroll through beautifully landscaped sections such as the Tropical Montane Orchidetum and the The Sembcorp Cool House, where blooms are artfully presented amid naturalistic settings. The garden is not just a visual feast but also an educational experience, highlighting Singapore’s commitment to horticulture and conservation.
CITY IN NATURE
Bird Paradise, located within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a short drive north of downtown Singapore, is a new attraction that houses over 3,500 birds from diverse species in expansive, immersive habitats. Wander through themed aviaries that reflect distinct ecosystems, from the African rainforest to the Southeast Asian wetlands to a spectacular penguin pool. Bird Paradise is more than a wildlife park; it is a place for conservation and education, fostering a connection between humans and the avian world while highlighting the importance of preserving these creatures and their habitats.
Include a late afternoon stroll or hike along the Macritchie Treetop Walk. Here, you can get up close with nature in the 12-mile network of trails and boardwalks that wind through over 500 acres of forest around the MacRitchie Reservoir. There are trails for different ages and fitness levels and you might be surprised to birdwatch in the middle of the city.
Dempsey is an easy 10-minute walk across Napier Road from the Garden’s southern side, an oasis of green and a perfect place to while away an easy afternoon. Its long, low 19th-century barracks buildings have been meticulously restored, their tile roofs and genteel arcades intact. Today they house coffee shops and boutiques, along with more than a few hot-ticket restaurants, cafés, and bars. Huge rain trees cast shade on wide lawns, and the CBD skyline is just visible in the distance.
Air CCCC is Dempsey’s new superstar of sustainability. It bills itself as a Circular Campus and Cooking Club (hence those C’s; the AIR stands instead for Awareness, Impact, and Responsibility). It has superstar backers, in the form of Will Goldfarb and Will Orlando (ex-Noma chefs) and Ronald Akili, the founder of Bali’s Potato Head club-hospitality group, and one of Indonesia’s leading sustainability lights. The OMA-designed space flows seamlessly from indoor to outdoor; the food incorporates both Asian and European flavors and generates as much buzz as the hyper-local sourcing.
SINGAPORE’S SUSTAINABILITY STORY
Singapore’s sustainability story is a testament to the city-state’s commitment to harmonizing rapid urban development with ecological stewardship. This journey began in 1967 with the Garden City initiative, when the island nation’s founder, Lee Kuan Yew, planted the first tree in what became known as its Garden City campaign. Today it has evolved into a City in a Garden and ‘green view’ index is among the highest in the world, beating out Sydney and London, and civic encouragement of vertical and rooftop planting under the LUSH initiative (Landscaping for Urban Spaces and High-Rises) has resulted in a clutch of Asia’s most spectacular sky gardens and terraces.
Over the decades, the nation has implemented pioneering policies such as stringent water management systems, extensive public transportation networks, and green building standards, all designed to mitigate environmental impact while enhancing the quality of urban life. Today, Singapore’s skyline is punctuated by vertical gardens and urban farms, symbols of its innovative approach to integrating nature with urban living.
Singapore’s sustainability goals are ambitious yet achievable, rooted in its history of innovative environmental policies. By 2030, the Green Plan aims to quadruple solar energy deployment, reduce waste sent to landfills by 30%, and achieve a 36% reduction in energy consumption per capita. These targets are part of a broader vision to position Singapore as a leading global city in sustainability, demonstrating that economic growth and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
Beyond environmental sustainability, Singapore has implemented various efforts to promote cultural sustainability, aiming to celebrate its diverse cultural heritage through the conservation of historical sites, buildings, and monuments. Efforts such as the restoration of
Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Gelam have helped to maintain the cultural identity of these areas.
As an inclusive society, Singapore has also made significant efforts to improve accessibility in public spaces, transportation, and buildings to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This includes the provision of barrier-free facilities and the implementation of universal design principles.
In early 2023, Singapore was also the first country in the world to apply and successfully be certified as a sustainable destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)’s destination criteria.
Tourists visiting Singapore can immerse themselves in the city-state’s rich sustainability initiatives while enjoying a vibrant, green urban environment. The city’s seamless integration of nature into urban spaces offers numerous opportunities for eco-friendly exploration and education.
A GREEN WAY TO FLY
For this trip, I flew business class from New York to Singapore with Singapore Airlines, experiencing the world’s longest flight of 18 hours firsthand. From the moment I stepped on board, I was welcomed into spacious, elegantly designed seats that transformed into fully flat beds. The serene environment was perfect for both relaxation and productivity, making the long-haul flight incredibly enjoyable and efficient coupled with the warm hospitality and service.
Singapore Airlines is widely recognized for its robust sustainability efforts, setting a high standard within the aviation industry. The airline’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its comprehensive approach, which includes
the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions significantly. As part of Singapore’s push for sustainable aviation fuel, flights departing from the country will be required to use SAF from 2026. Singapore is aiming for SAF to comprise 1% of all jet fuel used at Changi Airport and Seletar Airport in 2026, with plans to raise it to 3-5% by 2030.
Additionally, Singapore Airlines places a strong emphasis on fuel efficiency, continually upgrading its fleet with newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft. This focus on modernizing its fleet helps to minimize the environmental impact of its flights. The airline’s waste reduction initiatives include recycling programs and efforts to reduce single-use plastics.
Virtuoso Hotels in Singapore
• Andaz Singapore 5 Fraser Street - Kampong Glam, Marina Bay
• Capella Singapore 1 The Knolls, Sentosa IslandSentosa Island
• Fairmont Singapore South Tower 80 Bras Basah Rd City Hall, Esplanade
• InterContinental Singapore 80 Middle Road Bugis, City Hall
• Mandarin Oriental, Singapore 5 Raffles Ave - Marina Bay
• Raffles Singapore 1 Beach Road - City Hall
• Shangri-La Singapore 22 Orange Grove Road Orange Grove
• The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore - 15 Stamford Road City Hall
• The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore - 80 Collyer Quay Downtown
• The Fullerton Hotel Singapore 1 Fullerton Square Downtown
• The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore - Marina Bay 7, Raffles Avenue - Marina Centre
• The St. Regis Singapore 29 Tanglin Rd Tanglin-Orchard
GLOSSARY
Attractions, Restaurants & Bars:
• Air CCCC 25B Dempsey Rd
• Analogue 30 Victoria St, #01-31 Chijmes
• Auriga Spa
1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island
• Bird Paradise 20 Mandai Lake Rd
• CapitaSpring 88 Market St
• Cool House
1 Cluny Road, Singapore Botanic Gardens
• Dearborn
1 Everton Park, #01-29
• Dempsey Hill 8D Dempsey Rd, #03-01.
• Fura 74A Amoy St.
• Gardens by the Bay 18 Marina Gardens Dr.
• Ginlee Studio #02-10/10A 46 Kim Yam Road
• Green Oasis 88 Market St, Level 17 to 20
• Kaarla 88 Market St, #51-02, CapitaSpring
• Lantern 80 Collyer Quay
• Long Bar 1 Beach Rd
Information is accurate at the time of publication (August 2024)
Words: Javier Arredondo. Illustrations and Design: Daniela Pérez-Duarte
• Marguerite 18 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-09 Flower Dome
• Marina Barrage 8 Marina Gardens Dr
• Marina Bay 10 Bayfront Ave
• National Orchid Garden 1 Cluny Rd
• Native 52A Amoy St
• New Bahru 46 Kim Yam Rd, New Bahru
• Rempapa 2 Paya Lebar Rd, #01-01/02/03 Park Place Residences at PLQ
• Rumours Beach Club 40 Siloso Bch Walk, Sentosa
• Seroja 7 Fraser St, #01-30/31/32/33 Duo Galleria
• Singapore Botanic Gardens 1 Cluny Rd
• STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery - 41 Robertson Quay
• Sky Garden 88 Market St, Singapore
• Supertree Grove 18 Marina Gardens Dr.
• Sustainable Singapore Gallery 8 Marina Gardens Dr.
• The Intan 69 Joo Chiat Terrace
• Tiong Bahru Bakery 56 Eng Hoon Street #01-70
