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Pickleball and foam parties: StarDream Cruises president on renewing the cruise experience

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Portraits of Michael Goh, President of StarDream Cruises photographed onboard Genting Dream at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on Oct 24, 2025.
ST20251024_202585600183: Gin Tay/ wccruise/ Kang Wan Chern/
Portraits of Michael Goh, President of StarDream Cruises photographed onboard Genting Dream at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on Oct 24, 2025.

Tourist crowds stabilise at NUS and NTU a year after tightening of visitor rules

Visitors at NUS' University Town during a student-led guided tour on Feb 5.
Visitors at NUS' University Town during a student-led guided tour on Feb 5.

Singapore courts young travellers with new campaign

A woman cycling past shophouses in Koon Seng Road in Katong, 12 April 2024. Peranakan shophouses in Katong and Joo Chiat provide a glimpse of Singapore’s past.
A woman cycling past shophouses in Koon Seng Road in Katong, 12 April 2024. Peranakan shophouses in Katong and Joo Chiat provide a glimpse of Singapore’s past.

Singapore’s tourism receipts set new high in first three quarters of 2025

STB said it expects 2026 international visitor arrivals to reach between 17 to 18 million, and for tourism spending to reach between $31 billion and $32.5 billion.
STB said it expects 2026 international visitor arrivals to reach between 17 to 18 million, and for tourism spending to reach between $31 billion and $32.5 billion.

Marina Bay Sands Q4 earnings cross $1 billion to set new record

MBS’ adjusted earnings soared 50.1 per cent to US$806 million – or $1.02 billion – for the three months ended Dec 31.
MBS’ adjusted earnings soared 50.1 per cent to US$806 million – or $1.02 billion – for the three months ended Dec 31.

Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley visited Singapore’s Chinatown during the Christmas holidays

British actress Daisy Ridley's photos from her Christmas holiday includes locations in Singapore.
British actress Daisy Ridley's photos from her Christmas holiday includes locations in Singapore.

CEO Insights

Singapore too pricey, dull for tourists? Not true: Marriott regional boss

Singapore is repositioning itself to draw higher-spending purposeful travellers.
Singapore is repositioning itself to draw higher-spending purposeful travellers.

Singapore bets on high-end tourism as demand rises, luxury hotel supply grows

The presidential suite at The Laurus, Singapore’s first The Luxury Collection-branded resort.
The presidential suite at The Laurus, Singapore’s first The Luxury Collection-branded resort.

Some customers rankled after World Cruises postpones preview voyage days before setting sail

World Legacy was supposed to commence preview voyages on Dec 18. Customers were notified on Dec 17 that it would be postponed.
World Legacy was supposed to commence preview voyages on Dec 18. Customers were notified on Dec 17 that it would be postponed.

STB suspends 10 travel agents over failure to submit required documents

The travel agents are not allowed to accept new travel bookings during the suspension period.
The travel agents are not allowed to accept new travel bookings during the suspension period.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.