Singapore Tourism Board News
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.
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.