Articles tagged “Singapore Tourism Board”

Tourism

Taylor Swift’s Singapore Concert Sparks Tourism Boom in Southeast Asia

For an events-led tourism destination like Singapore, the Taylor Swift concert has been music to the coffers, errr… ears!

Taylor Swift’s Singapore Concert Sparks Tourism Boom in Southeast Asia

Travel Technology

Ask Skift: What Are the Major Trends in Travel Tech?

The use of technology in the travel industry has continued to boom in recent years, and here's a look at some of the biggest tech trends in travel.

Ask Skift: What Are the Major Trends in Travel Tech?

Tourism

Skift India Daily: Oyo Reportedly Ready to Slash IPO Size Even Further

Given the lackluster performance of several recent public market debuts in India and volatile market conditions, the Oyo IPO size coming down might be a strategic decision.

Skift India Daily: Oyo Reportedly Ready to Slash IPO Size Even Further

Tourism

Augmented Reality Could Bring New Life to History Tourism

History is a unique asset for every destination, but often one that doesn't elicit a lot of excitement from travelers, especially as they continue to trend toward unique travel experiences. Augmented reality and virtual reality could be an unlock for destinations that want to leverage more of their rich pasts.

Augmented Reality Could Bring New Life to History Tourism

Coronavirus

3,000 Genting Cruise Passengers Confined to Cabins in Singapore After Suspected Covid Case

If a so-called cruise to nowhere produces a suspected coronavirus case, what hope is there for a swift return of international sailings?

3,000 Genting Cruise Passengers Confined to Cabins in Singapore After Suspected Covid Case
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Meetings

Singapore has Already Staged Successful Hybrid Events — Here’s How

Government support for hybrid events as well as actionable roadmaps and safety measures has seen Singapore blaze new trails for the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions industry in the new normal.

Singapore has Already Staged Successful Hybrid Events — Here’s How
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SkiftX

New Roadmap Sets Out MICE Recovery in 2021 and Beyond

A new Event Industry Resilience Roadmap (IRR) will help guide a safe and manageable pathway ahead for the Singapore Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions (MICE) industry after the challenging impact of Covid-19.

New Roadmap Sets Out MICE Recovery in 2021 and Beyond
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SkiftX

How Singapore’s Meetings and Events Industry is Going Virtual During the Coronavirus

Singapore’s meetings and events were put on pause earlier this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But event industry leaders, meeting planners, vendors, venues, and tech innovators across the country were able to quickly shift many of these events from physical to virtual, showcasing the country’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.

How Singapore’s Meetings and Events Industry is Going Virtual During the Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Singapore to Resume Changi Airport Transit Flights in June

It has never been truer that the journey is the destination. The global travel industry is recovering lost ground inch by inch. Transit flights are a fulcrum, so Singapore's move is to be applauded.

Singapore to Resume Changi Airport Transit Flights in June

Tourism

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Is Potential Bonanza for Singapore Tourism

Many destinations or small towns aren't prepared for waves of tourism after a box office hit makes travelers want to visit, but not Singapore. The island nation has been expanding its airport, hotels, stopover program, and luxury offerings for years as it waited for its turn in the spotlight with U.S. travelers.