Spotlight on talent and quality

Last month, I was at one of the World Gourmet Summit dinners featuring Curtis Stone, the Take Home Chef, and I was pleased when he said how impressed he was with Singapore and its food offerings.

His favourite food in Singapore? Chilli crab. And yes, he has tried durian ice cream. His first thought: "Amazingly stinky." But being the adventurous person he is, he says he will give it two more tries before he decides if he will use durian in his cooking.

The World Gourmet Summit was just one of the many events that came to town last month. There was also the Singapore Fashion Festival which showcased the latest fashion trends much to the delight of fashionistas.

While we keep Singapore abuzz with an exciting calendar of events, we also need passionate tourism talents to deliver Uniquely Singapore experiences to our visitors. This month, we take a closer look at manpower, a key factor to move our tourism industry forward. And we’re not just talking about numbers but also the quality.

If we want to make Singapore a must-go, must see destination for visitors around the world, then we have to make sure we offer premium levels of service – so that everyone, including celebrities like Curtis Stone will also start raving about our service as much as they do about our food.

Sincerely,
Ken Low
Assistant Chief Executive
Brand & Communications