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Bleisure MIXING BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE IN SINGAPORE BY KWIN MOSBY, WRITER S ingapore is known as a stopover destination to places such as Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines and Australia; this city-state has emerged as a multicultural hub that offers business travelers more than meets the eye. The Lion City is a fascinating hybrid of colonial heritage and forward-thinking culture with more than five million residents who create a melting pot of charms and experiences. If you plan on visiting Singapore for business, here are seven reasons you should consider extending your stay to explore this vibrant bleisure destination. 1. “Crazy Rich Asians” Film Tour After the blockbuster movie, “Crazy Rich Asians” raked in more than $200 million at the box office in 2018, more people are flocking to Singapore to see the awe-inspiring film locations and iconic landmarks featured in the famous film. After enjoying the movie as part of your in-flight entertainment, enjoy a nostalgic movie location tour of Singapore. If you’re not staying at Raffles Hotel, at least consider visiting the real-life Kingsford Hotel — where Nick and Rachel stay when they first arrive in the country. Visit Chijmes, Gardens by the Bay Elevating the Art of Business Travel 19