Singapore tourism scores with WTA Championships

10 May 2013  2038 | World Travel News

SINGAPORE has beaten Tianjin, China and Monterrey, Mexico to secure a five-year contract to host the prestigious Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Championships between 2014-2018.

International tennis stars will battle it out every year-end at the 7,500-seat Singapore Indoor Stadium, part of the US$1 billion Singapore Sports Hub, scheduled to open in April 2014 (TTG Asia e-Daily, September 13, 2012).

For the first time at the WTA’s season finale, both top eight single players and top eight doubles teams will face off in the same city for the top US$6.5 million prize.

There will also be new entertainment events including WTA Future Stars, WTA Legends exhibition matches, concerts, coaches and trade symposiums, Women in Business Leadership Conference, daily fan festivals open to the public and a VIP experience.

Singapore is the first city in Asia – and the ninth city worldwide – to host the WTA Championships.

“This world-class event is expected to draw local and foreign tennis fans and add to Singapore’s reputation as a vibrant global city by complementing our existing suite of lifestyle offerings,” said Lionel Yeo, CEO, Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

World Sport Group represented Singapore for the winning bid, with support from the Singapore Sports Council and STB.

 

Sourced: ttgasia

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