Thirty-one individuals and organisations were recognised at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2017 last week for their exceptional achievements in delivering experience and enterprise excellence. Organised by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the Singapore Tourism Awards presentation ceremony at Shangri-La Hotel was graced by Minister S Iswaran, Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry).
Award winners with STB’s Lionel Yeo (leftmost) and Singapore Ministry for Trade and Industry (Industry)’s S Iswaran (fourth from left)
Among the individuals and organisations conferred top honours under the Top Awards and Special Recognition award categories were Janet Tan-Collis, president, Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS) for the Lifetime Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award; Michelin Guide Singapore, represented by Robert Parker Wine Advocate and Michelin Asia Pacific, for the Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism award; The Lo & Behold Group’s managing partner Wee Teng Wen and co-founder Daniel He for the Outstanding Tourism Entrepreneur award; and Select Group founder and managing director Vincent Tan for the Special Recognition award for his outstanding contributions in enhancing the vibrancy of Chinatown through festival light-ups and innovative dining concepts.
Besides the Top Awards and Special Recognition recipients, 25 other individuals and organisations were also honoured for their exemplary delivery of experience and enterprise excellence across the three award categories of Customer Service, Experience Excellence and Enterprise Excellence.
