Ngee Ann Polytechnic

The launch of Therme Singapore puts the spotlight on urban wellness tourism, and how Singapore is positioning itself in a space often defined by beach retreats and nature escapes.​
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Last week’s column in The Business Times examines Singapore’s ambition to establish itself as an urban wellness haven. In the piece, Course Chair for Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Diploma in Tourism & Resort Management Joshua Loh outlines both the constraints and opportunities shaping this shift.​
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“Singapore faces structural constraints including land scarcity… Our physical density and tropical climate also pose challenges to the development of traditional wellness products,” he notes. Yet these same conditions point to a different model, one built on “convenience, quality assurance and accessibility”, appealing to “time-constrained affluent travelers seeking premium wellness experiences”.​
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This creates space for offerings such as medical wellness centres, longevity clinics and high-end urban retreats, positioning large-scale developments like Therme Singapore within a broader ecosystem of premium, city-based wellness experiences.​
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Read the full story.: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/beyond-beaches-or-bali-singapores-push-urban-wellness-tourism
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Photo credit: Therme Singapore

Helen See joined RSM Singapore shortly after graduating from NP in 1990. More than three decades later, she continues to grow with the firm, while staying closely connected to the school where it all began.

Today, the School of Business & Accountancy alumna and Partner at RSM - Singapore supports NP students through internships, learning journeys, case studies and conversations about what the world of accountancy really looks like in practice.

“Academic learning gives students a foundation, but industry experience helps them see how that knowledge is used.”

Some students first meet Helen as interns navigating their first professional environment. Years later, some return as colleagues in the industry. For Helen, seeing that progression unfold is what has kept her involved year after year.

Read more about Helen’s journey and what has kept her connected to NP: https://www.np.edu.sg/about-np/publications/np-news/from-accountancy-graduate-to-industry-partner

If you are an NP alumnus or industry partner keen to help students take their first steps into the industry, we invite you to connect with us at [email protected].



Ngee Ann Polytechnic, School of Business and Accountancy