Learn About The Great Singapore Sale



by Cecilia Owens


This Great Singapore Sale is an annual shopping event that is organized by the Singapore Tourists Board and many other retail companies, stores and malls to promote the tourism industry in Singapore.

The Sale typically runs from the end of May to the end of July. During these months, retailers will extend shopping hours until midnight. Tourists then have the opportunity to enjoy other things Singapore has to offer, such as spa treatments, fine dining, and nightlife.

The Great Singapore Sale features a number of fun activities for shoppers. One such activity is the Great Singapore Shopping Challenge. As part of the Challenge, shoppers are split into teams with each team being given $1000, which should be used to go shopping through various stores and amass the maximum savings. The team of shoppers with the most savings would be the winners and would get to keep every item they bought, in addition to other great prizes. Amanda Zuydervelt, who managed to purchase goods worth $25,581.37 by paying just $617, currently holds the record for the Challenge.

Stores will usually offer 70% off of clothing and other items during this eight-week sale bonanza. Because MasterCard is one of the sponsors of this event, there are plenty of promotions shoppers can enjoy for using a MasterCard. MasterCard will sometimes provide free cash to shoppers for using a MasterCard, or it may offer double points to shoppers.

The Singapore Great Sale earned 5.5% in revenue when comparing 2010 with 2009. The Retailers Association of Singapore is expecting the highest revenue about $5.5 billion income in the year of 2011.

By participating in the Great Singapore Sale, the tourists can get considerable savings on hotels, apart from receiving sales on retail goods.

It is important to note that, one can find best deals only within last two weeks of this fair. Moreover, during this period, sponsors would also offer best entertainment from top class singers, dancers, etc., to shoppers, free of charge.




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