Singapore, 5 October, 2016 – 29 individuals and organisations were recognised tonight at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2016 for their exceptional achievements in delivering experience and enterprise excellence, and contributing to Singapore's tourism industry. Organised by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and held at The Ritz-Carlton, Millennia Singapore, the Singapore Tourism Awards presentation ceremony was graced by President Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam.
STB Chief Executive Mr Lionel Yeo said, "This year, we have repositioned our Awards to recognise the many different elements that need to come together for Singapore to remain competitive and compelling as a top destination. While Singapore Tourism Awards will continue to raise the bar in tourism experience creation, we also aim to inspire the tourism industry in pursuing enterprise excellence, which is key to achieving quality tourism growth in the long run. I am pleased that all our finalists are exemplary of what we are striving for with the Awards."
Five recipients for Top Awards and Special Recognition
This year's Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism award under Top Awards went to National Gallery Singapore for its role in helping to cement Singapore's position as one of Asia's leading art hubs, adding to the vibrancy of Singapore's tourism landscape and increasing awareness of Singapore as a must-visit destination.
Four exceptional individuals were accorded the Special Recognition award for their respective contributions towards the tourism industry. They are as follows:
Twenty-five recognised as the best in the tourism sector
Besides the Top Awards and Special Recognition recipients, 25 other individuals and organisations were also honoured for their exemplary delivery of experience and enterprise excellence across the three award categories of Customer Service, Experience Excellence and Enterprise Excellence.
In particular, Mr Charlie Chan, Lions Club International Director (2014-2016), and Mr Henre Tan, past Lions Clubs International District Governor (2007 – 2008), were both recognised as Best Business Event Champion under the Experience Excellence (MICE) award category. They played principal roles in securing hosting rights for the 103rd Lions Clubs International Convention in 2020, the largest association convention to be held in Singapore for the first time.
The first Best Business Innovation award was conferred on BeMyGuest Pte Ltd for enabling travel operators to connect to international and new distribution channels through a free online platform, thus digitising the distribution of their travel products.
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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.
About the Singapore Tourism Board
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is a leading economic development agency in tourism, one of Singapore's key service sectors. Known for partnership, innovation and excellence, STB champions tourism, making it a key economic driver for Singapore. We aim to differentiate and market Singapore as a must-visit destination offering a concentration of user-centric and enriching experiences through the "YourSingapore" brand. For more information, visit www.stb.gov.sg or www.visitsingapore.com/ or follow us on Twitter @STB_sg (https://twitter.com/stb_sg).
