Last Updated: 31 January 2024
Hospitality and Tourism
The tourism sector in Singapore plays a vital role in the country's economy. It includes core industries like Hotels, Cruise, Integrated Resorts, Attractions, Travel Agents and Tourist Guides, and Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE).
Home to many world-class attractions, such as the Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa Island, and the Mandai Wildlife Reserves just to name a few, Singapore is known around the world as an exciting travel destination, a modern dining and shopping paradise with a diverse cultural landscape.
Organisers of MICE events are also choosing Singapore as their destination of choice, attracted by its world-class facilities, international outlook, and business-friendly environment.
The sector contributes 3-4% of Singapore’s annual gross domestic product (GDP) and plays an essential role in reinforcing Singapore’s status as a vibrant global city that is a magnet for capital, businesses, and talent. Tourism also creates good jobs and helps to enhance Singapore’s liveability for locals.
Growth Opportunities
The sector offers a range of exciting and diverse job opportunities, including roles in hotel and restaurant management, travel planning and coordination, business events planning and execution, and experience development and management. A wide range of training and development programs are also available for career advancement.
Amidst a myriad of opportunities in the tourism sector, there is an emerging demand for skillsets in areas such as sustainability, wellness, and digitalization.
Fun Facts
- The first race held at the new Marina Bay Street Circuit was the 15th round of the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship and was also the first night-time event in Formula One history.
- The Singapore Botanic Gardens’ historical significance earned its UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015, Singapore’s first and only, and it hosts the largest orchid exhibit in the world.
- Singapore has been certified as a sustainable destination by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), making it the first country to achieve the certification process at the country level.