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| image = Choo Chong Ngen.jpg | | image = Choo Chong Ngen.jpg | ||
| birth_date = April 1952 | | birth_date = April 1952 | ||
| children = Carolyn Choo, Sean Choo, 2 other children | | children = Carolyn Choo, Sean Choo, 2 other children | ||
}} | |known for=Founder of Hotel 81|organisation=Executive Chairman at Worldwide Hotels Group|net worth=S$2.95 billion (as of 2019)}} | ||
Choo Chong Ngen is the founder and | Choo Chong Ngen is a Singaporean billionaire who is the founder and Executive Chairman of Hotel 81, a chain of budget-friendly hotels in Singapore which had started out in Geylang’s red-light district.<ref>“[https://www.forbes.com/profile/choo-chong-ngen/#273f1978152b #10 Choo Chong Ngen]”. ''Forbes''. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> Choo Chong Ngen has achieved success in the hotel industry locally and overseas under his group, Worldwide Hotels. In 2018, he was featured on Forbes’ 'List of Billionaires' and was ranked tenth on 'Singapore’s 50 Richest'.<ref>“[https://www.forbes.com/profile/choo-chong-ngen/#273f1978152b #10 Choo Chong Ngen]”. ''Forbes''. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> As of 6 June 2019, his net worth is at S$2.5 billion.<ref>“[https://www.forbes.com/profile/choo-chong-ngen/#273f1978152b #10 Choo Chong Ngen]”. ''Forbes''. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
===Childhood=== | |||
Choo Chong Ngen started selling textiles when he was 15 years old while working for a neighbour who paid him S$30 every month.<ref>Cua, Genevieve. “[https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/magazines/wealth-april-2018/when-red-light-means-go When red-light means go]”. ''The Business Times''. April 3, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> He had dropped out of school at 14 years old to work.<ref>Zafirah Salim. "[https://vulcanpost.com/641112/hotel-81-founder-choo-chong-ngen/ How Hotel 81 Founder Became a Billionaire With Budget Hotels In Singapore's Red Light District]". ''Vulcan Post''. June 12, 2018. Accessed on 13 January 2020.</ref> However, working for his neighbour proved unsustainable and Choo started selling his own textiles instead. At the time, he had started off his textile business with S$50 from his mother and S$6 from a friend.<ref>Cua, Genevieve. “[https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/magazines/wealth-april-2018/when-red-light-means-go When red-light means go]”. ''The Business Times''. April 3, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> | |||
At 21 years old, he forayed into real estate investment and was able to acquire a shophouse unit with the help of a bank loan. In the span of 9 years, he had invested in at least | ===Early business ventures=== | ||
At 21 years old, he forayed into real estate investment and was able to acquire a shophouse unit with the help of a bank loan. In the span of 9 years, he had invested in at least thirty shop units and earned a living by renting them out to tenants.<ref>Cua, Genevieve. “[https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/magazines/wealth-april-2018/when-red-light-means-go When red-light means go]”. ''The Business Times''. April 3, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> From shophouses, he moved on to apartments. In 1992, Choo Chong Ngen first dabbled in property development by building twenty apartment units in Geylang worth S$1.5 million.<ref>Cua, Genevieve. “[https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/magazines/wealth-april-2018/when-red-light-means-go When red-light means go]”. ''The Business Times''. April 3, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> Thereafter, he built about a hundred apartment units on four plots of land in Geylang. | |||
Choo Chong Ngen experienced business setbacks during the 2003 SARS outbreak and the 2008 financial crisis.<ref> | Choo Chong Ngen experienced business setbacks during the 2003 SARS outbreak and the 2008 financial crisis.<ref>“[https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesasia/2017/07/26/billionaire-hotel-founder-singapore-red-light-district-hotel-81/#58e303df5db7 Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District]”. ''Forbes''. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> In 2003, the outbreak left a large impact on his business which had dropped by 80 per cent.<ref>“[https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesasia/2017/07/26/billionaire-hotel-founder-singapore-red-light-district-hotel-81/#58e303df5db7 Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District]”. ''Forbes''. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> In 2008, he was unable to secure a bank loan for a site that he had bid for. As such, he had to pay for the piece of land with a combination of cash, some properties and overdraft money. Nonetheless, this investment grew to become V Hotel.<ref>“[https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesasia/2017/07/26/billionaire-hotel-founder-singapore-red-light-district-hotel-81/#58e303df5db7 Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District]”. ''Forbes''. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> | ||
===Personality=== | |||
In a 2018 interview with ''The Business Times'', Choo Chong Ngen attributed his business success to his opportunistic mindset.<ref>Cua, Genevieve. | In a 2018 interview with ''The Business Times'', Choo Chong Ngen attributed his business success to his opportunistic mindset.<ref>Cua, Genevieve. “[https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/magazines/wealth-april-2018/when-red-light-means-go When red-light means go]”. ''The Business Times''. April 3, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> Instead of being affected by Geylang's reputation as a red-light district, he saw the low prices in the area as a business opportunity. | ||
==Career highlights== | ==Career highlights== | ||
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===Worldwide Hotels Group (Oct 2018 - Present Day)=== | ===Worldwide Hotels Group (Oct 2018 - Present Day)=== | ||
The Worldwide Hotels Group was established in 2018 as a consolidation of Choo Chong Ngen's | The Worldwide Hotels Group was established in 2018 as a consolidation of Choo Chong Ngen's six Singapore hotel brands and the overseas hotels owned by the company.<ref>Neoh, Naomi. “[http://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Worldwide-Hotels-takes-off-on-global-expansio Worldwide Hotels takes off on global expansion]”. ''Travel Weekly Asia''. October 24, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> The six local hotel brands include Hotel 81, V Hotel, Value Hotel, Hotel Mi, Hotel Boss and Benue Hotel which each have different price points that target a variety of customers.<ref>Neoh, Naomi. “[http://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Worldwide-Hotels-takes-off-on-global-expansio Worldwide Hotels takes off on global expansion]”. ''Travel Weekly Asia''. October 24, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> | ||
The Worldwide Hotels Group owns several hotels overseas that are managed by companies such as Travelodge and Holiday Inn.<ref> | The Worldwide Hotels Group owns several hotels overseas that are managed by companies such as Travelodge and Holiday Inn.<ref>“[https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesasia/2017/07/26/billionaire-hotel-founder-singapore-red-light-district-hotel-81/#58e303df5db7 Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District]”. ''Forbes''. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> | ||
[[File:Hotel 81 Chinatown.jpg|thumb|''The facade of Hotel 81 at Chinatown, Singapore. Photo from HOTEL 81.'']] | [[File:Hotel 81 Chinatown.jpg|thumb|''The facade of Hotel 81 at Chinatown, Singapore. Photo from HOTEL 81.'']] | ||
[[File:V Hotel Lavender Singapore.jpg|thumb|''The facade of V Hotel Lavender in Singapore. Photo from Booking.com.'']] | [[File:V Hotel Lavender Singapore.jpg|thumb|''The facade of V Hotel Lavender in Singapore. Photo from Booking.com.'']] | ||
===Hotels in Singapore=== | ===Hotels in Singapore=== | ||
Choo Chong Ngen opened the first Hotel 81 in Singapore in 1995.<ref> | Choo Chong Ngen opened the first Hotel 81 in Singapore in 1995.<ref>“[https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesasia/2017/07/26/billionaire-hotel-founder-singapore-red-light-district-hotel-81/#58e303df5db7 Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District]”. ''Forbes''. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> He had been inspired by his stay at a business hotel in Japan where the small rooms had been tagged with very affordable prices. He had wanted to bring this concept over to Singapore.<ref>“[https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesasia/2017/07/26/billionaire-hotel-founder-singapore-red-light-district-hotel-81/#58e303df5db7 Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District]”. ''Forbes''. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> His first hotel had been named after his house number at the time. When his hotels were first starting out, Choo Chong Ngen visited them daily to improve their efficiency and productivity.<ref>Cua, Genevieve. “[https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/magazines/wealth-april-2018/when-red-light-means-go When red-light means go]”. ''The Business Times''. April 3, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> In order to streamline in-house processes, he even customised the luggage and laundry trolleys. As of 2019, Hotel 81 is a chain of twenty-eight hotels island-wide. | ||
Following the success of Hotel 81, Choo Chong Ngen went ahead to open several other hotels in Singapore with different price points to attract a varied pool of customers. Venue Hotel was established to give customers a taste of Singapore culture while Value Hotel aims to provide affordable yet comfortable rooms to travellers.<ref> | Following the success of Hotel 81, Choo Chong Ngen went ahead to open several other hotels in Singapore with different price points to attract a varied pool of customers. Venue Hotel was established to give customers a taste of Singapore culture while Value Hotel aims to provide affordable yet comfortable rooms to travellers.<ref>“[https://www.wwhotels.com/worldwide-hotels-portfolio.shtml OWNED&MANAGED]”. ''Worldwide Hotels''. Accessed on 13 February 2019.</ref> Hotel Boss, V Hotel and Hotel Mi target both business and leisure travellers.<ref>“[https://www.wwhotels.com/worldwide-hotels-portfolio.shtml OWNED&MANAGED]”. ''Worldwide Hotels''. Accessed on 13 February 2019.</ref> | ||
===Overseas hotels=== | ===Overseas hotels=== | ||
Choo Chong Ngen's first expansion abroad was in Thailand where he signed a managing contract with Travelodge.<ref> | Choo Chong Ngen's first expansion abroad was in Thailand where he signed a managing contract with Travelodge.<ref>“[https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesasia/2017/07/26/billionaire-hotel-founder-singapore-red-light-district-hotel-81/#58e303df5db7 Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District]”. ''Forbes''. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> He then moved into Malaysia, South Korea and Australia. As of 2019, Choo Chong Ngen owns seven hotels abroad. | ||
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!Hotel | !Hotel | ||
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==Philanthropy== | ==Philanthropy== | ||
Choo Chong Ngen has been involved in philanthropy efforts in Singapore, particularly those related to education. In 2017, he set up the Hotel 81-Choo Chong Ngen Foundation in partnership with Credit Suisse's SymAsia Foundation. Choo Chong Ngen kick-started the foundation with a donation to | Choo Chong Ngen has been involved in philanthropy efforts in Singapore, particularly those related to education. In 2017, he set up the Hotel 81-Choo Chong Ngen Foundation in partnership with Credit Suisse's SymAsia Foundation. Choo Chong Ngen kick-started the foundation with a donation to five local polytechnics amounting to S$2.5 million.<ref>"[https://www.credit-suisse.com/corporate/en/articles/media-releases/new-hotel-81-choo-chong-ngen-doundation-set-up-201711.html New Hotel 81-Choo Chong Ngen Foundation set up, donates S$2.5 million to Singapore polytechnics]". ''Credit Suisse Group AG''. November, November 2017. Accessed on 7 June 2019.</ref> | ||
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!Description | !Description | ||
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|2018 | |2018 | ||
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|$2 million | |$2 million | ||
|ITE Education Fund | |ITE Education Fund | ||
| - | |||
|- | |- | ||
|2018 | |2018 | ||
|Chong Pang CC Community Development and Welfare Fund | |Chong Pang CC Community Development and Welfare Fund | ||
|$50,000 | |$50,000 | ||
|Fund benefits more than 2,000 families<ref>Neoh, Naomi. | |Fund benefits more than 2,000 families | ||
|<ref>Neoh, Naomi. “[http://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Worldwide-Hotels-takes-off-on-global-expansion Worldwide Hotels takes off on global expansion]”. ''Travel Weekly Asia''. October 24, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
|2017 | |2017 | ||
|Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic | |Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic | ||
|$2.5 million | |$2.5 million | ||
|Bursary for financially needy students<ref> | |Bursary for financially needy students | ||
|<ref>“[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/hotel-81-choo-chong-ngen-foundation-donates-s-2-5m-to-help-needy-9394114 Hotel 81-Choo Chong Ngen Foundation donates $2.5m to help needy polytechnic students]”. ''Channel News Asia''. November 10, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
|2016 | |2016 | ||
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|$2 million | |$2 million | ||
|Bursary for financially needy undergraduates | |Bursary for financially needy undergraduates | ||
| - | |||
|- | |- | ||
|2015 | |2015 | ||
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|$2 million | |$2 million | ||
|Worldwide Hotels-Choo Chong Ngen Bursary | |Worldwide Hotels-Choo Chong Ngen Bursary | ||
| - | |||
|- | |- | ||
|2013 | |2013 | ||
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|$2 million | |$2 million | ||
|Hotel 81-Choo Chong Ngen Bursary | |Hotel 81-Choo Chong Ngen Bursary | ||
| - | |||
|- | |- | ||
|2012 | |2012 | ||
|National Technological University (NTU) | |National Technological University (NTU) | ||
|$2 million | |$2 million | ||
|Education Bursary<ref> | |Education Bursary | ||
|<ref>“[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/hotel-81-choo-chong-ngen-foundation-donates-s-2-5m-to-help-needy-9394114 Hotel 81-Choo Chong Ngen Foundation donates $2.5m to help needy polytechnic students]”. ''Channel News Asia''. November 10, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.</ref> | |||
|} | |} | ||
==References / Citations== | ==References / Citations== | ||
[[Category: | [[Category: Entrepreneurs & Businessmen]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:18, 10 November 2022
Choo Chong Ngen | |
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| Born | April 1952 |
| Organisation | Executive Chairman at Worldwide Hotels Group |
| Known for | Founder of Hotel 81 |
| Net worth | S$2.95 billion (as of 2019) |
| Children | Carolyn Choo, Sean Choo, 2 other children |
Choo Chong Ngen is a Singaporean billionaire who is the founder and Executive Chairman of Hotel 81, a chain of budget-friendly hotels in Singapore which had started out in Geylang’s red-light district.[1] Choo Chong Ngen has achieved success in the hotel industry locally and overseas under his group, Worldwide Hotels. In 2018, he was featured on Forbes’ 'List of Billionaires' and was ranked tenth on 'Singapore’s 50 Richest'.[2] As of 6 June 2019, his net worth is at S$2.5 billion.[3]
Background
Childhood
Choo Chong Ngen started selling textiles when he was 15 years old while working for a neighbour who paid him S$30 every month.[4] He had dropped out of school at 14 years old to work.[5] However, working for his neighbour proved unsustainable and Choo started selling his own textiles instead. At the time, he had started off his textile business with S$50 from his mother and S$6 from a friend.[6]
Early business ventures
At 21 years old, he forayed into real estate investment and was able to acquire a shophouse unit with the help of a bank loan. In the span of 9 years, he had invested in at least thirty shop units and earned a living by renting them out to tenants.[7] From shophouses, he moved on to apartments. In 1992, Choo Chong Ngen first dabbled in property development by building twenty apartment units in Geylang worth S$1.5 million.[8] Thereafter, he built about a hundred apartment units on four plots of land in Geylang.
Choo Chong Ngen experienced business setbacks during the 2003 SARS outbreak and the 2008 financial crisis.[9] In 2003, the outbreak left a large impact on his business which had dropped by 80 per cent.[10] In 2008, he was unable to secure a bank loan for a site that he had bid for. As such, he had to pay for the piece of land with a combination of cash, some properties and overdraft money. Nonetheless, this investment grew to become V Hotel.[11]
Personality
In a 2018 interview with The Business Times, Choo Chong Ngen attributed his business success to his opportunistic mindset.[12] Instead of being affected by Geylang's reputation as a red-light district, he saw the low prices in the area as a business opportunity.
Career highlights
Worldwide Hotels Group (Oct 2018 - Present Day)
The Worldwide Hotels Group was established in 2018 as a consolidation of Choo Chong Ngen's six Singapore hotel brands and the overseas hotels owned by the company.[13] The six local hotel brands include Hotel 81, V Hotel, Value Hotel, Hotel Mi, Hotel Boss and Benue Hotel which each have different price points that target a variety of customers.[14]
The Worldwide Hotels Group owns several hotels overseas that are managed by companies such as Travelodge and Holiday Inn.[15]
Hotels in Singapore
Choo Chong Ngen opened the first Hotel 81 in Singapore in 1995.[16] He had been inspired by his stay at a business hotel in Japan where the small rooms had been tagged with very affordable prices. He had wanted to bring this concept over to Singapore.[17] His first hotel had been named after his house number at the time. When his hotels were first starting out, Choo Chong Ngen visited them daily to improve their efficiency and productivity.[18] In order to streamline in-house processes, he even customised the luggage and laundry trolleys. As of 2019, Hotel 81 is a chain of twenty-eight hotels island-wide.
Following the success of Hotel 81, Choo Chong Ngen went ahead to open several other hotels in Singapore with different price points to attract a varied pool of customers. Venue Hotel was established to give customers a taste of Singapore culture while Value Hotel aims to provide affordable yet comfortable rooms to travellers.[19] Hotel Boss, V Hotel and Hotel Mi target both business and leisure travellers.[20]
Overseas hotels
Choo Chong Ngen's first expansion abroad was in Thailand where he signed a managing contract with Travelodge.[21] He then moved into Malaysia, South Korea and Australia. As of 2019, Choo Chong Ngen owns seven hotels abroad.
| Hotel | Location | Managed by |
|---|---|---|
| Travelodge Dongdaemun | Seoul, Korea | Travelodge |
| Swiss-Garden Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Swiss-Garden |
| Ibis Hotel Brisbane | Brisbane, Australia | Ibis Hotels |
| Holiday Inn Perth City Centre | Perth, Australia | Holiday Inn |
| Travelodge Bukit Bintang | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Travelodge |
| Travelodge Sukhumvit 11 | Bangkok, Thailand | Travelodge |
| Travelodge Pattaya | Pattaya, Thailand | Travelodge |
Philanthropy
Choo Chong Ngen has been involved in philanthropy efforts in Singapore, particularly those related to education. In 2017, he set up the Hotel 81-Choo Chong Ngen Foundation in partnership with Credit Suisse's SymAsia Foundation. Choo Chong Ngen kick-started the foundation with a donation to five local polytechnics amounting to S$2.5 million.[22]
| Year | Beneficiary | Amount (SGD) | Description | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Institute of Technical Education (ITE) | $2 million | ITE Education Fund | - |
| 2018 | Chong Pang CC Community Development and Welfare Fund | $50,000 | Fund benefits more than 2,000 families | [23] |
| 2017 | Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic | $2.5 million | Bursary for financially needy students | [24] |
| 2016 | National University of Singapore (NUS) | $2 million | Bursary for financially needy undergraduates | - |
| 2015 | Singapore Management University (SMU) | $2 million | Worldwide Hotels-Choo Chong Ngen Bursary | - |
| 2013 | Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) | $2 million | Hotel 81-Choo Chong Ngen Bursary | - |
| 2012 | National Technological University (NTU) | $2 million | Education Bursary | [25] |
References / Citations
- ↑ “#10 Choo Chong Ngen”. Forbes. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ “#10 Choo Chong Ngen”. Forbes. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ “#10 Choo Chong Ngen”. Forbes. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ Cua, Genevieve. “When red-light means go”. The Business Times. April 3, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ Zafirah Salim. "How Hotel 81 Founder Became a Billionaire With Budget Hotels In Singapore's Red Light District". Vulcan Post. June 12, 2018. Accessed on 13 January 2020.
- ↑ Cua, Genevieve. “When red-light means go”. The Business Times. April 3, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ Cua, Genevieve. “When red-light means go”. The Business Times. April 3, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ Cua, Genevieve. “When red-light means go”. The Business Times. April 3, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ “Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District”. Forbes. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ “Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District”. Forbes. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ “Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District”. Forbes. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ Cua, Genevieve. “When red-light means go”. The Business Times. April 3, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ Neoh, Naomi. “Worldwide Hotels takes off on global expansion”. Travel Weekly Asia. October 24, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ Neoh, Naomi. “Worldwide Hotels takes off on global expansion”. Travel Weekly Asia. October 24, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ “Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District”. Forbes. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ “Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District”. Forbes. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ “Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District”. Forbes. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ Cua, Genevieve. “When red-light means go”. The Business Times. April 3, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ “OWNED&MANAGED”. Worldwide Hotels. Accessed on 13 February 2019.
- ↑ “OWNED&MANAGED”. Worldwide Hotels. Accessed on 13 February 2019.
- ↑ “Meet The Hotel Founder Who Made His Fortune In Singapore’s Red-Light District”. Forbes. August 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ "New Hotel 81-Choo Chong Ngen Foundation set up, donates S$2.5 million to Singapore polytechnics". Credit Suisse Group AG. November, November 2017. Accessed on 7 June 2019.
- ↑ Neoh, Naomi. “Worldwide Hotels takes off on global expansion”. Travel Weekly Asia. October 24, 2018. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ “Hotel 81-Choo Chong Ngen Foundation donates $2.5m to help needy polytechnic students”. Channel News Asia. November 10, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.
- ↑ “Hotel 81-Choo Chong Ngen Foundation donates $2.5m to help needy polytechnic students”. Channel News Asia. November 10, 2017. Accessed on 12 February 2019.