Marina Mandarin Singapore Gets Upgraded To Crescentrating 5 After Receiving Halal Certification

Online, August 3, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The Marina Mandarin Singapore Hotel has been upgraded to a Crescentrating of 5 considering the recent Halal certification of all the food stations including the central kitchen at their renowned restaurant, AquaMarine.

The Marina Mandarin Hotel, a 5-star luxury hotel located in the heart of the Marina Bay area, has recently received Halal certification for all the food stations including the central kitchen of AquaMarine from the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS).

"We are extremely proud to be the first hotel in the Marina Bay/Suntec areas to have a Halal-certified restaurant. We recognized the importance of providing services and facilities that meet the needs of our Muslim and Halal-conscious guests. Being presented with the Halal certification, along with the Crescentrating of 5, these have reaffirmed our commitment to continue to do so" said Mr. Kurt O. Wehinger, General Manager, Marina Mandarin Singapore.

The Singapore-based "Crescentrating" is a rating system that focuses on the Halal-friendly travel market segment worldwide. Establishments are Crescentrated on a scale of one to seven based on the services and facilities they provide to Muslim travelers.

Fazal Bahardeen, CEO of Crescentrating, had similar thoughts: "Marina Mandarin has been a Crescentrated establishment for almost two years now and we are proud to upgrade their hotel from a Crescentrating of 3 to 5. Providing Halal meals will increase the hotel's appeal drastically to Muslim travelers who are visiting Singapore."

The Halal Certification for divisions of the AquaMarine's food stations and kitchen comes in at a great time; with Ramadhan around the corner, the AquaMarine will be able to cater to their Muslim guests and have already prepared a food promotion for Ifthar. In celebration of AquaMarine's Halal certification for its food stations, they have flown in guest Chefs from Indonesia to present authentic Indonesian cuisine from July 31st to August 29th. As for the rest of the year, their promotions include the South East Asia Buffet (October 17th to November 20th) and the F1 Buffet Theme Dinner from September 16th to September 25th.

About Crescentrating:
Crescentrating Pte Ltd. is a Singapore based company focused on the development of the Halal Friendly Travel market segment worldwide. Establishments are crescentrated on a scale of one to seven based on the services and facilities they provide to Muslim travelers. The Board of Directors and Board of Advisers of Crescentrating Pte Ltd. come from diverse backgrounds, bringing unique skills and knowledge from the Islamic Banking Industry, Halal Food Industry, Research and Consultancy, Islamic Scholarship and Corporate experience. All of them are well-established individuals with International and pioneering experience in their chosen fields.

About Marina Mandarin Singapore, by Meritus
The Marina Mandarin Singapore is a world-class, 5-star luxury hotel with a Crescentrating of 5 that is nestled in an excellent location in the heart of the city.

With breathtaking views of Marina Bay and the financial district, the hotel also offers convenient access to the Marina Square Shopping Mall, and is directly opposite the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre, and The Esplanade - Singapore's Performing Arts Centre. The hotel is also perfectly situated right on the trackside of the annual Singapore Grand Prix Formula One race.

Complemented by a host of comprehensive amenities, the hotel's 575 well-appointed guest rooms and suites are specially tailored to meet the needs of discerning business and leisure travelers.

With a distinctively majestic atrium soaring through 21 levels of the hotel, Marina Mandarin Singapore is imbued with a philosophy of providing Asian grace, warmth and care in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance.