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The board was first established on 1 January 1964 and was called the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (Abbreviation: STPB). [3] In that year, there were 91,000 visitors. The primary task of STPB was to coordinate the efforts of hotels, airlines and travel agents to develop the fledgling tourism industry of the country.
Tourism was in its early stages of development in Singapore during the 1960s, with the official formation of the Singapore Tourism Promotion Board (STPB, later renamed Singapore Tourism Board) in 1964. [4] During this period, coastal tourism in Singapore was minimal, and it was not considered a distinct category of tourism in Singapore.
Singapore Ducktours (part of RATP Group). Visitor arrivals to Singapore has been increasing since the country's independence in 1965. [2] As compared to a total of 99,000 visitors recorded in 1965, Singapore attracted approximately 19.1 million visitors in 2019 with receipts at S$27.7 billion, according to preliminary figures by the Singapore Tourism Board.
Tourist and local lamentation of the loss sparked attempts by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB) to attempt to recreate some of the old sleazy splendour by staging contrived "Ah Qua shows" on wooden platforms, but these artificial performances fell flat on their faces and failed to pull in the crowds. They were abandoned after a short ...
1 January – The Singapore Tourism Promotion Board (present day Singapore Tourism Board) is formed to promote Singapore as a destination for visitors. [1] 20 January – Cold Storage's new carbon dioxide factory is officially opened, which is required for dry ice and carbonated drinks. [2]
The S$50 million movie town project of the Tang dynasty era cultural village next to Jurong Lake was first announced on 11 May 1988, with strong backing of four government agencies Economic Development Board, Jurong Town Corporation, Singapore Tourism Promotion Board and Ministry of Community Development.
A team of 25 Indianapolis leaders are taking an $85,000 international mission to Singapore this week to seek White River redevelopment ideas. Indy's tourism leaders seek inspiration from Singapore ...
In July 1982, its entry to the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board skit and drama competition won first place. [11] The Ladyhill Barbecue Ranch opened at the hotel in July 1983. [12] In December of the following year, one of the deluxe rooms was converted into a function room.