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Travelling to Singapore

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, international travel (to Singapore) is somewhat restricted. SafeTravel lanes are available to facilitate controlled entry to Singapore based on the categories of the travellers (i.e., Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents, Long-Term Pass Holders, and International Travellers).

For checking prevailing travel conditions to Singapore, please visit the website for more information https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/arriving/overview

Conference Venue

AsianHOST 2022 conference venue is tentatively located at "Nanyang Executive Centre". The full address is 60 Nanyang View, Singapore 639673.

Hotel

Nanyang Executive Centre is located within the campus of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the on-campus stay at Nanyang Executive Centre is temporarily unavailable.

The nearby hotel includes Genting Hotel Jurong (2 Town Hall Link, Singapore 608516), where is about a 15-minute direct drive to Nanyang Executive Centre.

There are many hotels located in the downtown area (with 25-minute direct drive). The participants/delegates could book their stay at various online platforms.

www.expedia.com.sg
www.agoda.com
Hotels.com Singapore

Transportation

Car/Taxi

Nanyang Executive Centre is located within the campus of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. From Changi Airport, you can reach Nanyang Executive Centre in a 40-minute direct drive. From the hotels near the downtown area, you can reach Nanyang Executive Centre in a 25-minute direct drive

MRT Train/Bus Services

The nearby MRT Train Stations to Nanyang Executive Centre are Pioneer (EW28) and Boon Lay (EW26) stations. MRT services to/from these stations operate daily from (approximately) 6:00am to 12:00am midnight. To learn today's MRT service schedules, please visit http://journey.smrt.com.sg/ After existing from Pioneer or Boon Lay stations, you can take Bus 199 to reach the Hall 8 Bus Stop. Thereafter, you can reach Nanyang Executive Centre within a 5-minute walk.

More information about Singapore

Climate:

Singapore has a tropical climate. Temperature ranges from a low of 24ºC to a high of around 31ºC every day, and relative humidity is high.

Currency Exchange:

Singapore dollar (S$) is accepted at stores and restaurants. You can exchange your currency for S$ at foreign exchange banks and authorized money exchange offices. One Singapore dollar (S$1) is about US 75 cents (USD$0.75).

Electricity:

The electrical power supply is 230V at 50Hz. Three pin-sockets are the norm.

Shopping:

The business hours of most department stores are from 10:00 to 22:00. Department stores and most tourist attraction places are open 7 days a week.

Sightseeing:

You may browse the following website for more information. https://www.visitsingapore.com/en/

Official COVID-19 Resource:

For any COVID-19 related resources/information in Singapore, please visit https://www.gov.sg/article/covid-19-resources