Natas Fair 2013
The Natas Fair is probably the most anticipated travel fair in Singapore. Every year, the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS) organizes two travel fairs – in February and August to cater for the peak travel seasons during the June and December school holidays.
The next Natas Fair 2013 on 16 -18 August will take place at the Singapore Expo, Hall 3, 4 and 5A from 10am – 9.30pm. Every year, ten of thousands of people pay an entrance fee of $4.00 per person to shop for their ideal holiday destination and hunt for the best Natas travel deals.
Every year, new exotic destinations such as Bhutan, Mongolia, Sao Paulo and etc. are being introduced to attract holiday makers who have already visited popular cities such as Bali, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo and etc.
Natas Fair Credit Card Promotions
UOB, DBS and Citibank are some of the banks which offer goodies when you use the credit card to pay for your Natas travel deals. The Natas credit card promotions offered you a chance to win shopping vouchers or even camera at the instant lucky draw dip and free gifts such as travel trolley bag or suitcase.
As such it never fails to bring a lot of excitements to the travel agencies, travel insurance companies, credit card companies and most importantly, the travel bargain hunters. So much as that the heat starts even weeks before the actual Natas Fair.
Pre-Natas Fair Deals & Promotions
The travel industry is huge but extremely competitive and travel agents are doing everything possible to get ahead of their competitors and so emerged the Pre-Natas Fair events by individual travel agency. In a way, this is good for the consumers as we can have more choices and better-value travel deals.
Each travel agent would hold its own weekend ‘mini’ travel fair to test the market weeks ahead of the Natas Fair at Singapore Expo. Travel agencies such as Chan Brothers, CTC Travel, SA Tours, ASA Holidays, Dynasty Travel, Hong Thai Travel, Five Star Travel are aggressive with their promotion of Pre-Natas Tour Packages, usually organised at Suntec City or Marina Bay Sands.
How to Get There
As Natas Fair at Singapore Expo is expected to be crowded, it is advisable to take public transport there.
The MRT is probably the best mode of pubic transport to Singapore Expo. Take the East-West line and change for the Changi Airport bound train at Tanah Merah.
Other modes of Public Transport
Bus: 12, 24, 35, 38
Taxi: Surcharge of S$2 for all taxis departing from Singapore Expo
But if you still prefer to drive there, do take note of the parking fee.
Mondays to Sundays including Public Holiday:
- 7am -5pm
First 2 hrs = S$2.50
Subsequent 30 min. = S$1.20
(Maximum fee cap at S$13.50 per day) - 5pm -7am
Per Entry = S$2.50
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Power bank won during natas fair 2013 is not working.
Although no manual is within the packaging, I browse online for related info. It’s not working at all.
Who shall I contact? What is their contact detail? Please advise. Thanks
Hi,
I am not sure if I understand your query. I gathered you have won something from NATAS lucky dip and the item is not working. I suppose you have to check with the lucky dip sponsor directly (e.g. Credit Card company) or you may try calling NATAS at 6534 0187 for assistance.
Hi,My wife and I are planning to have our honeymoon in Korea this autumn. Our budget is 3k to 4k SGD for a 5 days stay. Could you please recommend a travel agent. Thanks
Hi Gerald,
I know of a travel agent specialized in South Korea Tour – S Travel. You may want give them a call to find out what are the NATAS 2013 promotion available that is within your budget. Do inform your travel agent that you’re on honeymoon and you may get surprises like upgrading to business class or free cake from hotel.
http://www.goingplaces.sg/s-travel-in-house-travel-fair/
Hi, my daughter and i are planning a trip to LAX & SFO. Is joining a group tour or book air & hotel cheaper? I am worry about transports plus entrance tickets and extended stay by few days in both cities will end up costing more. Pls advise, thank you.
Hi,
I am looking vacation to United kingdom,is there any promotion flight ticket.
Hi Eva,
Currently, China Southern Airlines offers the cheapest airfares to London Heathrow at S$1032 but there’s a stop over at Guangzhou and the entire flight is about 30hrs. SQ and British Airways fly direct to UK (about 14hrs) from S$1328 and S$1273 respectively.
I am going travel to Taiwan on Narch 2013, any good deal package?
Hi, i am travelling to france/Switzerland,Italy on mid october. How is the wheather over there? do i need to bring thick clothing? thank you.
Hi Going Places,
Any idea which of the credit card or tour agencies are giving discounts for Globus, Cosmos, Trafalgar & Insight tours to Europe?
I am looking at tours to Greece; none of the local agencies itenararies are comprehensive compared to the ones I mentioned. But of course these are more expensive.
Hi
I am also looking for a vacation in Venna, Saltzburg & Innsbruck in late December but was unable to book a guided tour. As during the Christmas season don’t which days their shops are close and shopping centres are close for on which days.
i am going to travel kathmandu(Nepal) on august 2013, 2 adult and 2 kids (1 year+ and 3 year+) any good deal package?
Hi Going places, this is a great website for Singaporean travellers. Can i get your advise on which travel agent do you think offers the best/most well-rounded travel deal to China?
I am looking out for my family trip (with parents) in late Sept – thinking of doing first half of the week scenic then hitting the shops in the second half of the week. And mostly likely i will cover a few states so it will be logistically easier to go with a guided tour? Thanks in advance
Btw out of curiosity, do you maintain this blog by yourself or by a team or people?
Hi Audrey,
Thanks for your positive feedback.
I can’t really comment on which tour agencies are better off than the other, firstly because I do more DIY tours than guided tours. Secondly, a lot of time it has to do with the local tour guide there that will either make or break the tour experience. Of course, for the guided tours that I have used for my Hokkaido trip, I strongly recommend Follow Me Japan (Prime Travel) and for exotic tours like Outer Mongolia and Holland Flora Trip, my first choice is Universal Travel (UTC).
For your China trip, I would suggest you go with the more reputable travel agencies because I heard that smaller agencies (though their travel deals maybe cheaper), tend to squeeze their local tour agent for better profit margin and hence jeopardize the quality of service.
Yes, I maintain the content of this website with a Webmaster and a freelance Web designer. I am planning to revamp the website soon, if you have any comment or information that you would like to read, feel free to drop me an email.
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