Singapore Tourism Board News
Gulf Air to return to Singapore in April
Operated by the flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the Singapore route will be added to Bangkok and Manila in the list of Asian destination offered by the carrier.
Quantum of the Seas extends Singapore season
Royal Caribbean has announced the extension of the Singapore season for Quantum of the Seas. The decision follows the success of the safe cruises pilot programme, which launched in December.
Singapore Tourism Board seeks to reengage agents
The body has confirmed collaborations with seven trade partners in 2021 including Flight Centre, Gold Medal, If Only, Lotus Group, Travel Counsellors, Travelbag and eDreams.
Rodriguez takes up European leadership role for Singapore Tourism Board
The Singapore Tourism Board has appointed Michael Rodriguez to the role of area director for northern and western Europe. He will assume the role this month.
Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore to open this week
Dusit International has expanded into Singapore with the opening of Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore in the heart of the renowned Laguna National Golf & Country Club.
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble delayed
The launch of a travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore has been postponed for two weeks. The decision comes amid a surge of Covid-19 cases in Hong Kong.
Singapore signs air travel bubble deal with Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble agreement is described as a milestone for the global tourism industry, and paves the way for cross-border air travel in a safe and quarantine-free way.
Genting and Royal Caribbean lead return of Singapore cruise sector
Singapore is one of the first countries in the world to develop and implement a mandatory audit and certification programme for cruise lines before they can commence sailings.
Tan offers update on travel to Singapore
Singapore Tourism Board chief executive, Keith Tan, has offered a new update on how the destination is working towards welcoming international visitors. Borders were closed to leisure guests earlier this year, and are only now slowly reopening.
Singapore Tourism Board prepares to reopen hospitality sector
As the city gradually re-opens, Singapore Tourism Board chief executive Keith Tan has offered an update on how authorities are working to welcome tourists – when the time is right.
ITB Asia to move online in wake of Covid-19
The annual travel trade show will be held on a virtual platform, due to the uncertainty over continued global travel restrictions and safe distancing measures.
ATM Virtual: National development strategies examined in Middle East
Tourism strategies to support industry recovery and the use of technology and analytics to create resilience have taken centre stage at Arabian Travel Market’s virtual event, ATM Virtual.