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Message from STB
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There are a number of great reasons to celebrate this month.
Our goal of making Singapore the entertainment capital of Asia is within sight with the signing of a four-year alliance with MTV Networks Asia. How will this directly benefit Singapore? Well, it will see signature MTV and Nickelodeon events staged in Singapore between 2006 and 2009 and we expect that it will inject an estimated S$50 million of business spending into the economy over the next four years.
Then there is the news that Space Adventures has chosen Singapore as its launchpad for space tours, making us the first place outside the US to offer commercial sub-orbital flights.
A key event STB will be participating in is CAREER 2006 where we, with SPRING Singapore, will host the largest integrated pavilion offering more than 1,300 tourism-related jobs. The idea is to entice new talent into our industry to ensure we are able to meet our manpower needs and deliver on our customer promise now and in the future.
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This brings me to the last but certainly not least reason for celebration. We just honoured our tourism stars - they are the superstars who make Singapore proud and keep our customers coming back for more. Congratulations to the winners of this year's Tourism Awards.
One of the STB's top priorities remains the encouragement of dialogue and exchange of news and views between our industry partners. This is why the March issue of P@ssport sees the introduction of two new columns - Industry Voices and STB Voices.
Industry Voices is aimed at giving key industry leaders a platform to share their views and issues affecting their respective segment. In STB Voices, our key executives will share insights into the activities of their respective divisions.
We hope you will enjoy reading this issue and do keep your feedback and suggestions coming!
Sincerely,
Ken Low
Assistant Chief Executive
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And now, presenting the Tourism "Oscars"
On 2 March, Singapore recognized the stars in its tourism industry in a glittering ceremony where the STB handed out its annual Tourism Awards.
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Unveiled: Evaluation criteria for IR at Marina Bay
The Singapore Government has released more details on the Request for Proposals (RFP) evaluation criteria for the Integrated Resort (IR) at Marina Bay.
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Singapore remains free of bird flu
Singapore is free from bird flu, but like most countries worldwide, it has strengthened its defences against bird flu as the disease continues its spread.
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Madam Kay Kuok, President, Singapore Hotel Association, shares her views on what's ahead for the hotel industry this year.
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Singapore, we have lift-off
After a year-long search for a suitable launch pad for its space flights, Space Adventures has homed in on Singapore as the site for an integrated port which will offer space flights and astronaut training.
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Career 2006 grows in size and scope
CAREER 2006, held from 2-3 March, will offer more than 10,000 job opportunities and over 50,000 education course placements, making it the biggest education and career event in Singapore and the region.
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First watch concept store opens
The first-ever luxury watchmaking concept store is now open in Singapore.
Local watch retailer, Sincere Fine Watches is introducing a one-of-its-kind watch concept store, Sincere Haute Horlogerie in Singapore, offering some of the world's finest selection and brands of unique timepieces and customized editions.
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UNLV sets up campus in Singapore
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has announced plans to set up a campus in Singapore, its first and only international campus outside the USA.
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One step closer to Entertainment Capital
In line with Singapore's goal of becoming the entertainment capital of Asia, the STB has signed a four-year alliance with MTV Networks Asia which will see signature MTV and Nickelodeon events staged in Singapore between 2006 and 2009.
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Deluge of entries to Unique2Me Photo Contest
STB received over 4,000 entries from budding photographers from more than 24 countries, for its first Unique2Me national photo competition.
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STB offers scholarships to support NTU specialisation
The STB is supporting the newly-launched Nanyang Technological University (NTU)'s Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management with S$350,000 worth of scholarships.
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Singapore chosen as Best Business Destination City by DestinAsian
Readers of DestinAsian, Asia's luxury travel and lifestyle magazine, have voted Singapore the Best Business Destination City, citing its cosmopolitan ethos and lifestyle, and reputation as a pre-eminent business hub.
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Leisure Events
Top models and superstars in the music world will light up the Singapore entertainment scene this month as the greats of the fashion and jazz world gather to show off their talent on the catwalks and the stage.
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Business Events
A major furniture fair and a conference on intellectual property take centrestage this month.
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SingaporeMedicine Events
Three significant healthcare conferences and meetings will be taking place this month.
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In-market Activities
From the world's largest travel trade show to the world's largest cruise event, the STB and its partners will be there in force to promote Singapore.
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For information on more events, do visit the STB's other websites:
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The STB publishes research and statistics for the tourism industry.
For more research reports, please visit the Tourism Resource Centre.
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The STB's other websites:
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