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Message from STB
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The biggest VIP event ever to come to Singapore and a triple festival treat – you couldn’t ask for a more exciting time to be in Singapore than this September.
From 13 to 20 September, Singapore 2006 will see the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Boards of Governors Annual Meetings in town and about 16,000 people with it.
They'll all have a chance to experience Uniquely Singapore in their own unique, personal way. |
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Depending on their experiences, every one of them will become a potential ambassador of our city. That’s how important conferences such as these are to our destination – each has knock-on effects which no amount of marketing can match.
They’ll be seeing Singapore at its best and brightest; indeed visitors to Singapore in September and October will experience three festivals in one.
Little India will be bathed in Deepavali light from 21 September. Kampong Gelam and Geylang Serai will be at their twinkling best from 22 September for the Hari Raya Puasa festivities. And Chinatown will be lit up from 23 September with the dawn of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.
This, to me, is what is most unique about Singapore. Where else would you celebrate three different religious festivals in such close proximity to the other?
So bring along your lanterns and mooncakes and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, walk through Little India to breathe in spicy aromas and watch some fire-walking during Deepavali and enjoy the best of Malay culture and cuisine during Hari Raya Puasa.
We hope you will enjoy reading this issue and keep your feedback and suggestions coming.
Sincerely,
Ken Low
Assistant Chief Executive
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Three new categories for Tourism Awards
Tourism Awards 2006 will have three new categories – Top 10 Best Family Experiences, Best Tourism Host-Nightspots and the Uniquely Singapore award.
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STB to give training incentives
Training Industry Professionals in Tourism (TIP-iT) is the Singapore Tourism Board’s newest incentive scheme. It supports companies in their manpower development either through training a larger pool of talent in specialised skills or equipping staff with new capabilities that would benefit the tourism industry.
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STB awards three scholarships to NTU students
The Singapore Tourism Board has awarded scholarships to three students to pursue the Bachelor of Business (Tourism & Hospitality Management) at Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University.
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Chilli Crab heats up London
Londoners came out in droves to queue up for a taste of Singapore chilli crab during the inaugural Tiger Beer Singapore Chilli Crab Festival.
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Filipinos told, MUST TRY, lah! Singapore food
The Singapore Tourism Board launched a new food promotion called ‘MUST TRY, lah!’ on 1 August that runs until 30 September to give Filipinos in Manila a chance to enjoy Singapore fare and win trips to the city.
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Uniquely Singapore delights at Vietnam fair
An orang utan, the Sentosa Luge and 4D Magix were among the key attractions that drew more than 6,000 Vietnamese visitors to the Singapore Tourism Board booth at the 2nd International Travel Expo in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Announcement: New Appointment
Mr Soo Siew Keong joined the Singapore Tourism Board on 21 August as Director of International Relations under the STB's International Group.
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Singapore 2006 & IMF-World Bank Group put Singapore on world map
For months, Singapore has been preparing for the biggest and most prestigious event to come to town. Roads have been upgraded, key areas landscaped, buildings spruced up. Singapore has never looked greener or better than it does today. |
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All set to roll at The Marina Bay Sands
The money – S$1.3 billion – has been delivered. The signatures are all in place. And the team at Las Vegas Sands is ready to begin work to build The Marina Bay Sands™ Integrated Resort.
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Lend Lease entry a breath of fresh air
Industry players have greeted news that Australian property giant Lend Lease has won the bid for the Somerset Road site with enthusiasm.
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Rejuvenate Orchard Road, but with new pickings
Efforts to rejuvenate Orchard Road are already visible in land sales to developers, a boom in street stalls on the pavements, late night shopping and more alfresco dining options. But this is only the beginning of the transformation of Orchard Road, and the travel trade wants more.
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Malaysia and Singapore encourage cross-causeway youth travel
The Malaysia-Singapore Tourism Council has launched a scheme to encourage greater youth travel and exchange between both countries.
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Leisure Events
Golf stars and festive light-ups make September a swinging month to be in Singapore.
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Business Events
Singapore 2006 and Forbes bring VIPs to town this month.
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In-market Activities
The Singapore Education Roadshow heads to India, Indonesia and South Korea this month.
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For information on more events, do visit the STB's other websites:
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For more research reports, please visit the Tourism Resource Centre.
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