After two months of deliberation, the Singapore Tourism Board announced the finalists of the Singapore Experience Awards 2013 on Wednesday.

The 82 finalists will be vying to bag 27 awards, spanning four categories: customer service, events, experience, and marketing & media. Top awards under the outstanding and special recognition categories will also be unveiled in the ceremony on October 21.

Evaluation was conducted by a panel of 76 judges.

Finalists include Resorts World Sentosa's Universal Studios Singapore for their Halloween Horror Nights event as the leisure event of the year, Marina Bay Sands for the best business event venue experience, and The Lo and Behold Group's restaurant The White Rabbit for the best dining experience.