Singapore Tourism Board News

Singapore rolls out new SG Clean scheme
The Singapore Tourism Board has rolled out the SG Clean quality mark to the tourism and lifestyle sectors as it seeks to rebuild trust in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.

IBTM Asia Pacific launch postponed until 2021
Reed Travel Exhibitions has postponed the inaugural edition of IBTM Asia Pacific. The event will now launch in Singapore on April 13th-14th next year.
New European leadership for Singapore Tourism Board
The Singapore Tourism Board has welcomed a new regional director for Europe. Carrie Kwik is responsible for strategic planning, business development initiatives and marketing Singapore throughout Europe.

Unexpected Journeys with Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines and Singapore Tourism Board will take the city state to the world stage with the launch of a light-hearted film series, titled Unexpected Journeys. The series – with three episodes spanning 20 minutes each – aims to surprise global audiences with the impressive range and value of experiences that both brands have to offer.

Singapore Tourism Board partners with Wego in Middle East
Wego has partnered with Singapore Tourism Board in the Middle East to drive more travellers from the GCC during the winter season to visit the destination.

Singapore takes long-term bet on hospitality with Indian Hotels Company
The Indian Hotels Company has announced a three-year strategic partnership with the sovereign wealth fund of Singapore, GIC. With funds of up to US$600 million, the new platform will be used to acquire fully operational hotels in the luxury, upper upscale and upscale segments in India.

Jewel Changi Airport opens in Singapore
Officially opening to the public next Wednesday, more than four years after ground was broken on the development in 2014, Jewel will offer travellers and visitors unique attractions, extensive shopping and dining experiences, as well as airport and accommodation facilities.

Changi Airport launches new Singapore stopover programme
Changi Airport Group has announced the launch of its Changi Stopovers programme, aimed at enticing passengers travelling through Singapore to stop and explore the Lion City.

Singapore Tourism Board joins with Alipay to promote destination
Alipay and the Singapore Tourism Board have launched a series of joint marketing initiatives aimed at raising destination awareness and driving tourist spending among Chinese visitors.
Piatti to lead Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
Dusit International has appointed Eric Piatti as general manager of Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore. The first Dusit-branded property within the country, it is scheduled to open in quarter one of 2019.

Singapore Tourism Board appoints Four Travel to UK representation role
Four Travel has been appointed by Singapore Tourism Board as its new PR consultancy in the UK with immediate effect.

Singapore Tourism hits new heights for second year in succession
Tourism receipts and visitor arrival figures have reached record highs for the second time in two years in Singapore.