Singapore Tourism Awards 2022:
35 individuals and organisations celebrated for outstanding contributions during
COVID-19
Singapore, 24 May 2022 – 35 individuals and organisations were recognised this evening at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2022 for demonstrating resilience, innovation and service excellence amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
Organised by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), and held at the Shangri-La
Hotel, the Singapore Tourism Awards presentation ceremony was graced by Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State for Trade and
Industry, and Culture, Community and Youth.
STB Chief Executive Mr Keith Tan said: “The efforts of all the award finalists and recipients spur the entire tourism industry to greater achievements. Their spirit of resilience and creativity will become more important as we emerge from the pandemic to recapture demand and ensure Singapore remains a world-leading leisure and MICE destination.”
There were 81 finalists for the Experience Excellence, Enterprise Excellence, Customer Service, Top and Special Awards categories this year.
11 recipients for Top and Special Awards
10 organisations and one individual were honoured under the Top and Special Awards categories.
Top Awards
One Kampong Gelam and Group ONE Holdings each received a Special Recognition Award for displaying resilience and delivering creative and innovative products and experiences.
Special Award for Sustainability
Special Award for Most Exemplary Employer
Far East Hospitality and Marina Bay Sands were each conferred the Special Award for Most Exemplary Employer, for developing and implementing impactful policies to retain and retrain employees during the pandemic.
Special Award for Community Care
Marina Bay Sands, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Trip.com Travel Singapore and Tan Siok Hui from Conrad Centennial Singapore received the Special Award for Community Care, for displaying care and selflessness for the wider community during the pandemic.
Twenty-four recognised for outstanding achievements
24 individuals and organisations were also honoured for their outstanding achievements across the Customer Service,
Experience Excellence and Enterprise Excellence categories.
In particular, Let's Go Tour’s Red Oil Lamp: Chinatown Stories Alive and
Voices: Memories of Kampong Lorong Buangkok were collectively named Outstanding Tour Experience
for providing an immersive, theatrical experience based on the tour location and time period.
The Clan Hotel was recognised as an Outstanding Hotel Experience. It developed multiple cross-sector collaborations, incorporating them into various services to provide guests with new and authentic experiences.
Annex A for a full list of the award recipients and finalists of the Singapore Tourism Awards 2022.
Photo highlights from the awards ceremony will be available here from 24 May, 2200h. Please credit the images to Singapore Tourism Board.
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About the Singapore Tourism Awards
Organised by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the Singapore Tourism Awards brings together Singapore's tourism sector to celebrate individuals and organisations that best deliver exceptional experiences and achieve enterprise excellence. The Awards is an integral part of STB's efforts to raise the Singapore tourism sector's competitiveness by motivating organisations and individuals to create compelling experiences or adopt best practices. For more information, visit www.singaporetourismawards.gov.sg
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