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As the sector champion for the hotel industry, STB focuses on industry development, capability enhancement, and the regulation of hotels in Singapore.
Hotel Performance 2019

 

STB works closely with other government agencies and hotel owners and operators to drive strategic alignment towards development of a vibrant and innovative hotel sector. These include driving yield to ensure​ sustainable hotel performance, promoting industry competitiveness and supporting a pro-business regulatory environment. STB will work with the hotel industry on productivity initiatives aimed at raising the value and appeal of hotel-related jobs, improving service quality, and ensure continuous improvements to sustain the industry’s development in the long run.

In addition, STB also undertakes the administration of the Hotels Act and Regulations and reviews the hotel regulatory framework to ensure that it remains relevant and responsive to this dynamic industry while protecting the interests of the consumers and the public.

Number of licensed rooms as at 31 December 2018

No. Of Rooms

​2018

2017

2016

Number of hotels 410 420 413
Number of rooms 66,994 67,084 63,850

Source: Singapore Tourism Board​ (Includes hostels with more than 4 rooms)

Hotel pipeline as at 2Q/2019

No. Of Rooms

As at 2Q/19

​​As at 1Q/19

​As at 4Q/18

Supply in the Pipeline* 4,756 3,495 2,823
Under Construction 2,438 1,742 1,921
Planned Development 2,318 1,753 902

Source: Urban Redevelopment Authority​​​​    

*Pipeline supply refers to new development and redevelopment projects with planning approvals (i.e. Provisional Permission, Written Permission).

STB offers a number of grant schemes to assist stakeholders in the Hotels industry in enhancing their business competitiveness and growth. To find out more about the schemes, please click on the following hyperlinks:

Any premises renting out 4 rooms or more to guests staying less than 7 days would need to possess a valid hotel licence issued by the Singapore Hotels Licensing Board (HLB) to operate such a business.

Please visit the HLB website for more details.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Q: How do I acquire a hotel licence in Singapore?

A:  Any premises renting out 4 rooms or more to guests staying less than 7 days would need to possess a valid hotel licence issued by the Hotel Licensing Board to operate such a business. Please click here for more information on the procedures and requirements to apply for a hotel licence.

For more information on hotels licensing, please contact the Hotels Licensing Board at ​hlb_info@hlb.gov.sg​​​