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<p>The Singapore Tourism Board would like to inform the public that Chinatown Heritage Centre is closed until April 2021, to undergo renovation and enhancement works. To ensure public safety, the entire centre will be closed temporarily.</p> <p>Please refer to the attachment for more details.</p>
Read More<p>Please note that the following changes have been made to the “<a href="https://trust.stb.gov.sg/site/content/tagaem/landing-page/bulletin-board/bulletin-board-news.html?id=155">Updated Advisory on Safe Management Measures for Tours Re-Opening in Phase 2</a>” and “<a href="https://trust.stb.gov.sg/site/content/tagaem/landing-page/bulletin-board/bulletin-board-news.html?id=155">Safe Management Measures Required for Tours Re-Opening in Phase 2: Manual for Tour Operators and Tourist Guides</a>” with effect from 26 August 2020:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Under “2d. During-Tour Checklist”, tour operators and tourist guides must comply with all other prevailing Sector Specific Requirements that will apply to the Points of Interest visited as part of the tour, for example, attractions, retail shops and F&B outlets.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>For more details on the changes, please refer to the attached documents including FAQs for Tours Reopening.</p>
Read More<p>On 28 June 2020, Singapore Tourism Board shared the <a href="https://trust.stb.gov.sg/site/content/tagaem/landing-page/bulletin-board/bulletin-board-news.html?id=152">Advisory on Safe Management Measures (SMMs) for Tours Re-Opening in Phase 2</a> which provides guidance on the necessary SMMs that Tour Operators and Tourist Guides need to adhere to before resuming tours.</p> <p> </p> <p>With effect from 27 July 2020, the following changes to the SMMs will apply:</p> <p> </p> <ol> <li>For walking, cycling and kayaking tours, maximum group size has been increased from 5 pax to 10 pax (excluding tourist guide), with maximum 5 pax allowed in any one sub-group.</li> <li>Operating capacity for conveyance-assisted tours will be capped at 50 pax or at the operating capacity of the conveyance after implementation of safe management measures, whichever is lower.</li> <li>For all tours, there should not be more than 5 pax in a sub-group and maintain at least 1m safe distance between sub-groups. Ensure no intermingling between different sub-groups at all times.</li> <li>Tour duration limit has been increased from 2 hours to 8 hours.</li> </ol> <p> </p> <p>For more details on the changes, please refer to the attached “Updated STB Advisory on Safe Management Measures for Tours Re-Opening in Phase 2” and “Safe Management Measures Required for Tours Re-Opening in Phase 2: Manual for Tour Operators and Tourist Guides”.</p>
Read More<p>SafeEntry is a national digital check-in system that logs the NRIC/FINs and mobile numbers of individuals visiting hotspots, workplaces of permitted services, as well as selected public venues to prevent and control the transmission of COVID-19 through activities such as contact tracing and identification of COVID-19 clusters.</p> <p> </p> <p>STB would like to remind all travel agents and tourist guides that have been permitted to resume operations at their workplaces to implement SafeEntry for all employees, visitors and customers. Individuals and businesses that do not comply with the requirement to implement SafeEntry will be subject to the relevant penalties, including those stipulated under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act.</p> <p>For more information on SafeEntry, please refer to <a href="https://www.safeentry.gov.sg/">https://www.safeentry.gov.sg/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>For more information on the other Safe Management Measures required of businesses allowed to resume operations at their workplaces, please refer to <a href="https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/requirements-for-safe-management-measures">https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/requirements-for-safe-management-measures</a></p>
Read More<p>Singapore Tourism Board's Advisory on Safe Management Measures (SMMs) for Tour Re-Opening in Phase 2 provides guidance on the necessary SMMs that Tour Operators and Tourist Guides need to adhere to before resuming tours. The advisory also includes recommended best practices to reduce transmission risk of COVID-19 during tour operations.</p>
Read More<p>Please note that with effect from <strong>28 April 2020</strong>, the current TRUST Helpdesk contact details will be changed to the following:</p> <p><strong>Contact No.:</strong> 6736 6622</p> <p><strong>Email:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Travel Agents: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li>Tourist Guides: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> </ul>
Read More<p>Please be informed that In view of the current situation, operating hours for water spouting and lighting of the Merlion will be revised accordingly as follows.</p> <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px"> <tbody> <tr style="border: 1px solid black"> <td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"><strong>Description</strong></td> <td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"><strong>Current hours</strong></td> <td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px"><strong>Proposed change</strong></td> </tr> <tr style="border: 1px solid black"> <td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px">Water spouting</td> <td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px">6.30am to 2am</td> <td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px">7.30am to 12 midnight</td> </tr> <tr style="border: 1px solid black"> <td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px">Lighting</td> <td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px">7pm to 2am</td> <td style="border-color:black; border-style:solid; border-width:1px">7pm to 12 midnight</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><br /> The change in operating hours will be in effect till further notice.</p> <p>For any feedback or clarifications, please contact STB at 6736-6622 or our Tourist Information Hotline at 1800-736-2000 (Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays, from 9am to 6pm).</p>
Read More<p>Dear Stakeholders,</p> <p>STB Content team is pleased to introduce the 52 Weekends E-Guide 2020 edition. This is an e-guide detailing events and experiences for the coming year. We hope you enjoy this year’s edition.</p>
Read More<p>Dear Travel Agent,</p> <p> </p> <p>Please be informed that travel agents who wish to carry out online sale of local hotel bookings for leisure purposes may only sell, advertise or list for booking, hotels that are approved by the Enterprise Minister for such purposes under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020.</p> <p> </p> <p>The list of approved hotels can be found at the STB corporate website accessible via the link <a href="https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/home-pages/approved-hotels.html">https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/stb/en/home-pages/approved-hotels.html</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Please note that the sale, advertising or listing of local hotels that are not approved for leisure purposes may result in contraventions under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020 and Travel Agents Regulations 2017.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you have any queries, please contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Thank you.</p>
Read More<p>SafeEntry is a national digital check-in system that logs the NRIC/FINs and mobile numbers of individuals visiting hotspots, workplaces of permitted services, as well as selected public venues to prevent and control the transmission of COVID-19 through activities such as contact tracing and identification of COVID-19 clusters.</p> <p> </p> <p>STB would like to remind all travel agents and tourist guides that have been permitted to resume operations at their workplaces to implement SafeEntry for all employees, visitors and customers. Individuals and businesses that do not comply with the requirement to implement SafeEntry will be subject to the relevant penalties, including those stipulated under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act.</p> <p>For more information on SafeEntry, please refer to <a href="https://www.safeentry.gov.sg/">https://www.safeentry.gov.sg/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>For more information on the other Safe Management Measures required of businesses allowed to resume operations at their workplaces, please refer to <a href="https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/requirements-for-safe-management-measures">https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/requirements-for-safe-management-measures</a></p>
Read More<p>Singapore Tourism Board's Advisory on Safe Management Measures (SMMs) for Tour Re-Opening in Phase 2 provides guidance on the necessary SMMs that Tour Operators and Tourist Guides need to adhere to before resuming tours. The advisory also includes recommended best practices to reduce transmission risk of COVID-19 during tour operations.</p>
Read More<p>Please note that with effect from <strong>28 April 2020</strong>, the current TRUST Helpdesk contact details will be changed to the following:</p> <p><strong>Contact No.:</strong> 6736 6622</p> <p><strong>Email:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Travel Agents: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li>Tourist Guides: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> </ul>
Read More<p>ACRA related services will not be available from 12am to 8pm every Saturday due to maintenance of ACRA's system.</p> <p>We apologise for any inconvenience caused.</p> <p>For technical assistance, please contact helpdesk at 6833 6035 (office hours) or email [email protected]</p>
Read MoreDear Travel Agents,<br><br>The new Travel Agents and Tourist Guides Licensing System (TRUST) is now live! Current licensees can login to their accounts via CorpPass.<br><br>For technical assistance, please contact the TRUST helpdesk at 6833 6035 between 8am to 8pm, Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays) or at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.<br><br>We hope you have a pleasant experience with the new TRUST!
Read More<p>SafeEntry is a national digital check-in system that logs the NRIC/FINs and mobile numbers of individuals visiting hotspots, workplaces of permitted services, as well as selected public venues to prevent and control the transmission of COVID-19 through activities such as contact tracing and identification of COVID-19 clusters.</p> <p> </p> <p>STB would like to remind all travel agents and tourist guides that have been permitted to resume operations at their workplaces to implement SafeEntry for all employees, visitors and customers. Individuals and businesses that do not comply with the requirement to implement SafeEntry will be subject to the relevant penalties, including those stipulated under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act.</p> <p>For more information on SafeEntry, please refer to <a href="https://www.safeentry.gov.sg/">https://www.safeentry.gov.sg/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>For more information on the other Safe Management Measures required of businesses allowed to resume operations at their workplaces, please refer to <a href="https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/requirements-for-safe-management-measures">https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/requirements-for-safe-management-measures</a></p>
Read More<p>Singapore Tourism Board's Advisory on Safe Management Measures (SMMs) for Tour Re-Opening in Phase 2 provides guidance on the necessary SMMs that Tour Operators and Tourist Guides need to adhere to before resuming tours. The advisory also includes recommended best practices to reduce transmission risk of COVID-19 during tour operations.</p>
Read More<p>Please note that with effect from <strong>28 April 2020</strong>, the current TRUST Helpdesk contact details will be changed to the following:</p> <p><strong>Contact No.:</strong> 6736 6622</p> <p><strong>Email:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Travel Agents: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> <li>Tourist Guides: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></li> </ul>
Read More<p>Dear tourist guides,</p> <p>As you continue with your training journey, STB is pleased to introduce the social media marketing toolkit specially tailored for tourist guides to help build your personal brand online and better reach potential customers through social media platforms.</p> <p>Together with other resources such as the Online Marketing Foundations by LinkedIn Learning and Study Awards (refer to ‘Overview’ attachment), we hope you will use these resources to deepen your capabilities, and be better prepared when the tourism sector recovers.</p> <p> </p> <p>Regards</p> <p>Tourist Guide Licensing Department</p> <p>Singapore Tourism Board</p>
Read More<p>Dear tourist guides,</p> <p> </p> <p>Together with the Ministry of Manpower, the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) announced the NTUC Training Fund on 26 March 2020 to help Self-Employed Persons (SEPs) to supplement their income and also prepare them to be future-ready through skills upgrading and training.</p> <p>For more information, please refer to NTUC website at <a href="https://e2i.com.sg/individuals/ntuc-training-fund">https://e2i.com.sg/individuals/ntuc-training-fund</a> or contact NTUC at 6474 0606 or email to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for clarifications.</p> <p> </p> <p>Regards</p> <p>Tourist Guide Licensing Department</p> <p>Singapore Tourism Board </p>
Read More<p>Dear Tourist Guides,</p> <p>As part of the Solidarity Budget, the Ministry of Manpower will enhance the Self-Employed Person (SEP) Income Relief Scheme on 6 April 2020 to broaden support for SEPs affected by COVID-19 and tide them through this period of economic uncertainty. </p> <p>The start date of NTUC’s processing of SIRS applications is on 27 Apr 2020.</p> <p>For more information, please refer to the attached media release or call MOM hotline at 6438 5122 or email <a href="[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for clarifications.</p> <p><br /> Regards</p> <p>Tourist Guide Licensing Department</p> <p>Singapore Tourism Board </p>
Read More<p>Dear Tourist Guides,<br /> <br /> The Multi-Language Proficiency Test (MLPT) will be scheduled on weekdays (0800hrs-1800hrs) except National public holidays.<br /> <br /> Please note that STB reserves the right to:<br /> Change the examination dates if necessary.<br /> Postpone or cancel the examination if the minimum number of registration is not met.<br /> <br /> All queries can be made to [email protected]<br /> <br /> Thank you.<br /> <br /> Regards,<br /> Tourist Guide Licensing Department<br /> Singapore Tourism Board</p>
Read More<p>Interested to learn how to promote your business effectively online and to develop a targeted online marketing strategy that engages potential customers throughout the digital landscape? To allow greater flexibility in learning for tourist guides, an online course “Online Marketing Foundations” by LinkedIn Learning will be offered as part of a one-year trial under the existing list of Professional Development Courses. For more details on how to sign up and how to obtain the PDC hours, please refer to the attached Step-by-Step Guide.</p>
Read MoreDear Tourist Guides,<br><br>The new Travel Agents and Tourist Guides Licensing System (TRUST) is now live! Current licensees can login to their accounts via SingPass/Portal ID.<br><br>For technical assistance, please contact the TRUST helpdesk at 6833 6035 between 8am to 8pm, Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays) or at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.<br><br>We hope you have a pleasant experience with the new TRUST!
Read MoreDear Tourist Guides,<br><br>Please see the attachment for the Glossary of Tourism Common Terms.<br><br>Regards,<br>Tourist Guide Licensing Department <br>Singapore Tourism Board
Read MoreDear Tourist Guides,<br><br>With effect from 1 January 2019, public areas within the Orchard Road precinct will be designated as a No Smoking Zone (NSZ) where smoking will only be allowed at Designated Smoking Areas (DSAs). Visitors to Orchard Road can look forward to a healthier and more pleasant shopping environment. <br><br>Please refer to the attached advisory letter and the DSAs boundaries at Orchard Road from National Environment Agency (NEA) for more information. <br><br>It is advisable to check online for the latest Designated Smoking Area at https://www.nea.gov.sg/ORNSZ <br><br>Any feedback or clarifications, please contact officers from NEA, Ms Amanda Ng at DID 67319427 or Ms Denise Lee at DID 67319254<br><br>Regards,<br>Tourist Guide Licensing Department <br>Singapore Tourism Board <br>
Read More<p>Dear Tourist Guides,<br /> <br /> One of the recommendations by the Tourist Guide Taskforce set up in 2015, is the Area Tourist Guide (ATG) scheme. The ATG scheme was previously known as the Specialised Tourist Guide scheme. The scheme has been renamed after taking in feedback that 'Area' refers more accurately to a guide who possesses expertise in an area of expertise.<br /> <br /> The ATG scheme allows domain knowledge experts to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. To ensure visitors receive good guiding services, these individuals have to complete requisite training for basic guiding skills and knowledge. The scheme also allows better segmentation of guides for visitors to identify TGs according to their special interest.<br /> <br /> The ATG scheme will be soft-launched today. Going with a soft launch will allow for refinements to the scheme based on industry feedback (where necessary). Please see attached application form and infographics for more information.<br /> <br /> Regards,<br /> Tourist Guide Licensing Department<br /> Singapore Tourism Board<br /> </p>
Read MoreDear Tourist Guides,<br><br>The National Heritage Board informed that the Changi Chapel & Museum has been closed since 2 April 2018 for a major revamp, while the Chapel remains open for visits from 9.30am till 5pm daily until 31 Dec 2018. The museum will reopen in late 2020. Please refer to the attachment for more information.<br><br>For any clarifications, please contact May Kim ([email protected]) or Jermaine Huang ([email protected]). Thank you.<br><br>[Note: attached media release was received by STB on 19 Apr 18]<br><br>Best Regards,<br>Ooin Tze Sern<br>Senior Officer | Tourist Guide Licensing<br>Singapore Tourism Board <br>
Read MoreA Workgroup consisting of representatives from the Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore), Tour Guide Chapter and Singapore Tourism Board have developed a Code of Conducts and Ethics (CCE) for the Tourist Guide (TG) profession. This CCE is created by TGs for TGs and will help to project a positive image of TGs to both locals and tourists and show the TGs' commitment to maintain the standards of professional conduct that are being established. There will be no penalties attached to this CCE. <br><br>Attached please find a copy of the CCE for your reference.
Read MoreWith the implementation of the amended STB Act, the previous Singapore Tourism (Licensing and Control of Tourist Guides) Regulations, including the conditions of licence under The Schedule, are revoked. The conditions of licence can be found on the STB corporate website (www.stb.gov.sg). <br><br>As of 7 October 2014, all licensed tourist guides will be bound by these conditions of licence. The conditions of licence are listed in the attachment below for reference and can be revised from time to time.
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