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<p>The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) would like to inform the public that six travel agents have been suspended from conducting travel agent activities with effect from 26 August 2019, in accordance with the Travel Agents Act (Chapter 334). </p><p>The six travel agents are:</p><p><b>·</b> Alert Co Pte. Ltd. (travel agent licence number 02884)<br><b>·</b> Success Express Pte Ltd (01474)<br><b>·</b> RJ Travels Pte. Ltd. (02832)<br><b>·</b> Sai Universal Holidays Pte. Ltd. (02782)<br><b>·</b> Szimsai Holidays Events Pte. Ltd. (03030)<br><b>·</b> TIS365 (Private Limited) (03091)<br></p><p>The suspension is the result of the companies' failure to submit their audited statement of accounts within 6 months after the close of their financial year.</p><p>The suspension will remain effective until the travel agents submit their audited accounts, or for up to 6 months - at which point STB will decide on the next course of action. During the period of suspension, the travel agents are required to fulfil their existing obligations to their customers, but will not be allowed to accept new travel bookings.</p><p>Please refer to the attached media advisory for more information.</p>
Read More<p>SingPass/CorpPass related services will not be available from 12am to 9am on 01 September 2019 and 22 September 2019 due to system maintenance.</p> <p>We apologise for any inconvenience caused.</p> <p>For technical assistance, please contact helpdesk at 6833 6035 (office hours) or email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p>
Read More<p>As advised by NParks, there will be a road closure along Mount Faber Road on 18 and 19 Sept 2019 from 6.00am-2.00pm. </p><p>The road closure coincides with the cable car station maintenance period, in which the cable car services will also be closed. </p><p>Attached is the Nparks road diversion notice and road closure for your reference.</p><p>Please contact Nparks Hotline at 1800 4717300 for more details.</p>
Read More<p>The Sir Stamford Raffles Statue at the Raffles Landing Site along Singapore River will undergo routine cleaning from 24 to 25 September 2019. </p> <p>To facilitate the works, the statue will be hoarded up and will not be available for photo-taking. </p><p>We seek the public's understanding as the works may cause inconvenience during this period.</p><p>For any feedback or clarifications, please contact STB at 67366622 or our Tourist Information Hotline at 1800-736-2000 (Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays, from 9am to 6pm).</p>
Read More<p>STB would like to remind industry partners to comply with the guidelines set by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on the use of Personal Mobile Devices (PMDs) and bicycles for tours. It is incumbent on industry partners to ensure that the use of PMDs and bicycles in tour itineraries comply with the Active Mobility Act (AMA) in the interest of the safety for visitors and the general public.</p> <p>Please refer to the attached advisory for more details.</p>
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 MoreThe Singapore Tourism Board (STB) would like to inform the public that Asian Travels Network Pte. Ltd. has been suspended from conducting travel agent activities with effect from 4 April 2019 till further notice, in accordance with the Travel Agents Act (Chapter 334). Please refer to the Media Advisory for details.
Read More<p>As advised by NParks, there will be a road closure along Mount Faber Road on 18 and 19 Sept 2019 from 6.00am-2.00pm. </p><p>The road closure coincides with the cable car station maintenance period, in which the cable car services will also be closed. </p><p>Attached is the Nparks road diversion notice and road closure for your reference.</p><p>Please contact Nparks Hotline at 1800 4717300 for more details.</p>
Read More<p><b>TENDER TO APPOINT A TOURIST GUIDE (TG) PANEL FOR SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD (STB) FAMILIARISATION TRIPS (FAMs)</b></p> <p>The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has issued a Corrigendum to the above tender on 30 August 2019. It is to clarify one point in the tender only. For the avoidance of doubt, there is no change to any of the materials’ content (including the Requirement Specs and Conditions of Contract) originally uploaded. Please log in to GeBiz for the Corrigendum.</p><p><b>You can continue to access information on the following GEBIZ with the following document number: STB000ETT19300051.</b></p>
Read More<p>The Sir Stamford Raffles Statue at the Raffles Landing Site along Singapore River will undergo routine cleaning from 24 to 25 September 2019. </p> <p>To facilitate the works, the statue will be hoarded up and will not be available for photo-taking. </p><p>We seek the public's understanding as the works may cause inconvenience during this period.</p><p>For any feedback or clarifications, please contact STB at 67366622 or our Tourist Information Hotline at 1800-736-2000 (Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays, from 9am to 6pm).</p>
Read More<p>The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has launched the above tender to appoint a Tourist Guide Panel for our Familiarisation Trips (Fams). </p> <p><b>TENDER NO.: STB/TENMB/19-20/T24<br>TENDER TITLE: TENDER TO APPOINT A TOURIST GUIDE (TG) PANEL FOR SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD (STB) FAMILIARISATION TRIPS (FAMs)<br>Closing date / time of Tender : 4pm Singapore Time, 17 September 2019.</b></p><p>Interested parties can access information on the following <a href="https://www.gebiz.gov.sg/" target="_blank">GeBIZ</a> with the following document number: STB000ETT19300051.</p>
Read More<p>STB would like to remind industry partners to comply with the guidelines set by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on the use of Personal Mobile Devices (PMDs) and bicycles for tours. It is incumbent on industry partners to ensure that the use of PMDs and bicycles in tour itineraries comply with the Active Mobility Act (AMA) in the interest of the safety for visitors and the general public.</p> <p>Please refer to the attached advisory for more details.</p>
Read More<p>Dear Tourist Guides, </p> <p>We are pleased to enclose the Professional Development Course (PDC) prospectus for second half of 2019, your comprehensive handbook for all approved PDCs. As part the tourist guide licence renewal requirements, TGs are required to attend at least 21 PDC hours in 3 years. </p>
Read More<p>Dear Tourist Guides, </p> <p>Application for the SkillsFuture Tourist Guide Study Award is now open till 31 October 2019. For more details and how to apply for the award, please refer to the <a href="https://programmes.myskillsfuture.sg/Portal/ProgramDetails.aspx?ProgID=P00000071" target="_blank">sector webpage</a>. Please note that all applications will be evaluated holistically and the Study Award is not guaranteed. </p> <p>Tourist Guide Licensing Department<br>Singapore Tourism Board </p>
Read More<p>Dear Tourist Guides,</p> <p>To instil good employment practices for the travel industry, prevent payment disputes upstream and reduce the number of contractual disputes in future, STB brought together representatives from MOM, NTUC AREU, NATAS Inbound Committee, STGS and TGC to explore adopting a standard contract for TG services.</p> <p>After hard work by all parties, a standard contract that meets MOM’s requirements for a standard contract for self-employed personnel is ready for TGs’ usage! The key terms of the contract include names of contracting parties, parties’ obligations, payment amount and schedule, variation of terms and termination of contract. Further terms as agreed by all parties can be added in time to come. A copy of the standard contract can be downloaded here (please see doc as attached).</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>The Multi-Language Proficiency Tests 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
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 MoreDear 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><br>
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 MoreDear Tourist Guides<br><br>The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has appointed Tourism Management Institute of Singapore (TMIS) to be the training provider for the Tourist Guide Mandatory Refresher Course (MRC), which is part of the licence renewal condition. About 20 MRC sessions will be conducted about 5 months prior, for TGs whose licences are expiring. <br><br>In response to feedback, more lead time has been provided to Mandarin-speaking TGs to build their English proficiency. Hence, TGs have the option of completing their MRC in either English or Mandarin in the first three of years of implementation (2016 - 2018), following which the MRC will be conducted only in English. TGs looking to improve their English proficiency may enroll in the WSQ Workplace Literacy (WPL) English course under SkillsFuture Singapore's employability skills initiative. Upon completion of the programme, TGs will be awarded 7 PDC hours.<br><br>Please contact the following WPL training providers for course details.<br><br>Kaplan Professional http://www.kaplan.com.sg/<br><br>Mendaki Sense http://www.mendaki.org.sg/<br><br>NTUC LearningHub http://www.ntuclearninghub.com/<br><br>SSA Consulting http://www.ssagroup.com/<br><br>Training Vision Institute http://www.trainingvision.com.sg/<br><br>Best Regards,<br>Ooin Tze Sern<br>Senior Officer | Tourist Guide Licensing<br>Singapore Tourism Board
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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