67 finalists announced for Singapore Tourism Awards 2026

Singapore, 17 June 2026 – The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) today announced 67 finalists for the Singapore Tourism Awards (STA) 2026, recognising individuals and organisations who have set new benchmarks for exceptional experiences and enterprise excellence in Singapore's tourism sector. The Awards celebrates those who continually strive to strengthen Singapore's destination attractiveness and competitiveness.

Over 500 nominations across 17 award categories were received this year. Notable new entrants are Singapore Oceanarium, a new major attraction in Resorts World Sentosa; Mondrian Singapore Duxton, a design-forward hospitality concept; and New Bahru, a former school campus transformed into a creative and cultural enclave.

Guest of Honour, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Ms Grace Fu, will present the Lifetime Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism, Outstanding Tourism Entrepreneur, Best Business Event Champion, Special Recognition, and Outstanding Employer awards at the ceremony, taking place on 8 July 2026 at Shangri-La Singapore.

The Awards supports STB's Tourism 2040 vision, positioning Singapore as a world-class destination for visitors, a vibrant home for residents, and a global hub for innovative tourism enterprises.

"The Singapore Tourism Awards recognises those who push the boundaries to deliver outstanding experiences and elevate the sector. Their dedication exemplifies our collective pursuit of quality tourism, and demonstrates what is possible when passion meets purpose.  We look forward to honouring their achievements at the ceremony in July, and to the continued inspiration they bring to Singapore's tourism sector," said Ms Kwan Su Min, Director, Communications, Singapore Tourism Board.

Finalists were selected through a rigorous assessment process involving evaluations by a panel of distinguished judges, mystery audits and behavioural interviews.

Please refer to Annex A [PDF, 217.04 KB] for the full list of finalists of the Singapore Tourism Awards 2026.

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About the Singapore Tourism Awards

Organised by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the Singapore Tourism Awards brings together Singapore's tourism sector to celebrate individuals and organisations that best deliver exceptional experiences and achieve enterprise excellence. Held biennially, the Awards is an integral part of STB's efforts to raise the Singapore tourism sector's competitiveness and service quality by motivating organisations and individuals to create compelling experiences or adopt best practices. For more information, visit https://www.stb.gov.sg/events/singapore-tourism-awards/

About the Singapore Tourism Board

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore’s key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions.