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A tourist board is an important type of travel and tourism organisation that makes up a key part of the structure of the travel and tourism industry . But what is a tourist board, what does this organisation do and why are tourist boards so important? Read on to learn more…

What is a tourist board?

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What is a tourist board

A tourist board is a tourist organisation that is founded with a view to promoting and creating the identity, and to enhance the reputation of tourism in a particular location. They are official organisations that encourages tourists to visit a particular city, country, or region. 

A tourist board is a not for profit organisation that is usually government owned. This means that the focus is on providing a service to the general public, as opposed to making a direct profit. However, indirectly, tourist boards do help to make money for the country because their aim is to promote the tourism industry, which in turn brings in revenue. Tourist boards are publicly funded, meaning that the money needed to operate comes from money that is raised through taxation. Tourist boards operate within the public sector.

A tourist board is generally a point of information for consumers or tourists. The primary aim is to promote tourism in a particular area. They may do this through a range of marketing initiatives including targeted campaigns and advertisements. Tourist boards may run adverts on TV and place advertisements on bus shelters or on the tube, for example. Tourist boards have also been known to partner with influencers such as bloggers and Instagram influencers who will promote the destination to their followers. Sometimes these can be sizeable campaigns.

Tourist boards will also provide information about a specific area, including transportation options, popular tourist attractions , and types of accommodation available in the area. Tourist boards also provide information about the history and the culture of a specific area.

Behind the scenes, tourist boards also do a lot of work to help manage and facilitate the tourism provision in a particular area. Some of their duties may include:

  • Conducting market research
  • Analysis and appraisal of tourism business in the area
  • Liaising with other Governmental organisations
  • Managing tourist representative and the provision of tourist information
  • Cooperation with tourist boards in other destinations
  • Developing the tourism provision in the area

Different levels of tourists boards

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There are different levels of tourist boards that focus on different levels of tourism, I will explain each of these below.

National tourist boards oversee tourism at a national level, in other words, they are responsible for tourism throughout the country, or the nation. National tourist boards typically set the agenda for tourism and support the sector to improve what is has to offer. National tourist boards provide funding and help to promote a positive image of the country. They will also work closely with other areas of Government at a national level.

Examples of national tourist boards include Visit Britain , Amazing Thailand and Incredible India .

Regional tourist boards are organisations that are in charge of promoting and managing tourism at a regional level. Regional tourist boards will often work closely with national tourist boards. Their main role is to lead the regional tourism strategies in the area. Regional tourist boards will collaborate with local authorities, tourism businesses and other organisations to undertake a range of marketing, product investment and business support activities within the travel and tourism industry.

A local tourist board is a tourist board that focusses on a specific local area. Many local tourist boards will support local tourism groups and associations that help to bring together the private and public sector. Local tourist boards will address issues at grass roots and will demonstrate a higher level of understanding of tourism in a particular area than a national or regional tourist board will. They will work closely will the local authority and local Government.

Local tourist boards will often have responsibility for tourist information centres. These are centres that provide a range of information to tourists on attractions, accommodation, hospitality options etc within the local area. There will often be trained staff who work at the tourist information centres who are able to advise and help tourists. There may also be a small gift shop onsite.

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The Tourism Development Authority promotes travel, tourism and conventions; sponsors tourism-related events; and finances tourism-related capital projects. The authority is responsible for administering the proceeds of a 3-percent room occupancy tax. At least two-thirds of the tax’s proceeds must fund travel and tourism promotion, with the rest available for other tourism-related expenditures.

All meetings are open to the public.

For more information, contact Planning and Economic Development Manager Shannan Campbell by email or by phone at 919-296-9477.

The Tourism Development Authority  has added a funding mechanism for  special projects and partnerships to  remain responsive to opportunities to expand tourism and to partner with local nonprofit organizations to  promote travel, tourism and conventions; sponsor tourism-related events; and finance tourism-related capital projects . Requests for special projects and partnerships are generally small in scope, are needed only once, and must demonstrate or explain how the project or partnership will expand tourism and increase Hillsborough lodging occupancies.

The Tourism Board has contract with the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough to operate the Hillsborough Visitors Center in the first floor of the Alexander Dickson House at 150 E. King St. The center offers a gift shop, tours, exhibits and gardens.

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The United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) serves as the advisory body to the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the travel and tourism industry in the United States. The Board advises the Secretary on government policies and programs that affect the U.S. travel and tourism industry, offers counsel on current and emerging issues, and provides a forum for discussing and proposing solutions to industry-related problems.

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The Board is comprised of up to thirty-two members appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. Members represent companies and organizations in the travel and tourism industry from a broad range of products and services, company sizes and geographic locations. Members serve, at the pleasure of the Secretary, typically for a two-year term. The Board was originally chartered in 2003, and because of the Department’s need for the ongoing advice from industry representatives, has been re-chartered 10 times, most recently in 2023. Under the Visit America Act, the TTAB is now a congressionally-mandated federal advisory board.

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The National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) creates a positive climate for growth in travel and tourism by reducing institutional barriers to tourism, administers joint marketing efforts, and provides official travel and tourism statistics.

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the appointments of 32 leaders from businesses and organizations in the domestic travel and tourism industry to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB). TTAB members advise the Secretary of Commerce on how government policies and programs affect the travel and tourism industry and offer counsel on current and emerging issues to support sustainable growth of the travel and tourism industry as our nation’s economic engine.

"Travel and tourism returned with force in 2022 as we opened up our country once again to visitors from around the globe,” said Secretary Raimondo. “Since day one of the Biden Administration, the Commerce Department has taken decisive actions to support this industry’s recovery. The U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board plays a vital role in providing expert recommendations and industry insight to optimize the American travel experience. I look forward to working with new and returning members.”

TTAB was first chartered in 2003 and has been re-chartered nine times. Past boards have provided advice on a wide range of policies and issues, including travel facilitation, visa policy, infrastructure, aviation security, tourism research, climate and economic sustainability.

The membership for the 2023-2024 term of TTAB listed below includes representatives of state and regional economic development teams, businesses, and organizations:

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  • Carroll Rheem, Founder and CEO, iolite group
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The National Travel and Tourism Office , housed within the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration, serves as the Executive Secretariat for the TTAB.

Questions and comments about the TTAB can be directed to [email protected]

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The SWT Board of Directors represents industry stakeholders who have invested in past statewide tourism marketing and industry advocacy efforts and may also have direct investment in, or concern for, Washington State tourism programs.

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Heather Bradshaw – Washington State Wine Commission, Wine Representative

Troy Campbell – Leavenworth Chamber, representing Trails & Lakes region

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David is Executive Director of State of Washington Tourism. Previously as Senior Vice President, Public Affairs of Visitor Seattle, he oversaw public policy, industry advocacy, government relations, crisis communications and strategic communications. His career in tourism began with statewide travel promotion, running press trips throughout Washington and working closely with the state tourism office on destination PR programs. David was previously President of the Puget Sound Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and served on the board of directors of the Society of American Travel Writers.

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Mike is a Washingtonian through-and-through. Born in Spokane, he grew up on Tiger Mountain, just east of Seattle. After high school, Mike fell in love with the tourism industry, first working on steamboats on the Mississippi River. His tourism career has taken him around the world. Among his many jobs, he was a photographer, a maitre’ d, and an overland tour guide in South America. He joined SWT in 2012 and after 7 years of working to help pass tourism marketing legislation, Mike loves playing a part in showcasing Washington to the world. He now lives in Seattle with his wife, two kids, and their dog.

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Michelle joined SWT in 2021. A relatively new Washingtonian, Michelle has lived in the Pacific Northwest her entire life and grew up in Portland, Oregon. Her career in tourism began at Travel Portland, where she spent nearly five years working on from consumer marketing. From there, she hopped the river to lead the marketing team at Visit Vancouver USA from 2019 – 2021. Michelle is excited to help tell Washington’s story on a larger stage and bring her experience in consumer marketing to the team at this exciting point for tourism in the state.

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Marianne joined SWT in 2022. A lifelong Washingtonian, Marianne oversees B2B and B2C content creation, website growth and optimization, organic social media, influencer partnerships, email marketing, and more. Before joining SWT, Marianne worked in digital marketing and communications for the Whatcom Museum in Bellingham. Prior to that, she spent seven years as an editor and social media specialist at the daily Skagit Valley Herald in Mount Vernon. Marianne holds a degree in journalism from Western Washington University.

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Matthew joined the team in 2022 and previously worked with Destinations International, Simpleview, and other consulting teams on tourism projects. He grew up in the Yakima Valley, attended college in Walla Walla, and holds a Master of Tourism Administration with a concentration in Sustainable Tourism Management from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. At SWT, Matthew manages programs associated with scenic byways, rural tourism, industry education, and destination development grants. Before venturing to D.C., he worked with political campaigns, cultural heritage organizations, and educational institutions in the Walla Walla Valley.

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Lisa joined SWT in 2023. She grew up in Spokane, attended college in Bellingham, and has worked with cruise lines, Alaska Native corporations, and family-operated companies in the Alaska Tourism Industry. Her genuine enthusiasm for tourism growth and development led to her serving on the District Export Council and Visit Anchorage Board of Directors. Returning to Washington, Lisa is excited to connect with SWT partners and travel trade in both domestic and international markets to boost tourism across Washington.

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Beth joined SWT in 2023. She recently moved to Washington from Colorado and grew up in New Mexico where she attended college. In Colorado, she worked for a healthcare marketing firm as a digital marketing specialist. Before that, she spent five years as a freelancer in copywriting, social media, and web design. Beth is excited about her new role in the tourism industry where she will be assisting with communications, website content, social media, and email marketing.

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Andi joined the team in 2023 and has made Washington her home since arriving to serve with AmeriCorps VISTA in 2021. Originally from Georgia, Andi ventured into the tourism industry while working at a local advertising agency. In that position, she handled social media marketing for three destination marketing organizations within her home state. Andi is thrilled to play a role in SWT’s marketing initiatives, with a special emphasis on social media.

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Tamara joined SWT in 2024. A Washington resident since 2008, Tamara previously lived in rural Southeast Alaska, where she worked in the tourism industry, including the wilderness operator Alaska Discovery, as well as co-owning and operating a wildlife tour and kayak transport company with her husband. Most recently, she served as the Membership Director with the nonprofit association of the Washington Brewers Guild. Tamara is excited to support SWT’s grant applicants, provide program tech support, and contribute to SWT’s ongoing tourism work.

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MEC congratulates Oupa Pilane on his appointment as the first Mpumalanga representative on the SA Tourism board

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The MEC for finance, economic development and tourism, Nompumelelo Hlophe, has welcomed the appointment of Oupa Pilane, a new board member of South African Tourism (SAT), announced by cabinet on Thursday February 29.

Congratulations to our Special Attaché, @oupapilane on your appointment to the SA Tourism Board. We wish you all the best during your tenure and are confident that the future of our tourism industry is in the safest and most dynamic hands! pic.twitter.com/SLU7eRcvrY — KrugerLowveld (@KrugerLowveld) February 29, 2024
“Pilane is the first person to represent Mpumalanga on the SAT board since the dawn of democracy almost 30 years ago.”

“As a province we are delighted and honoured that we will, for the first time, have a person who will represent our interests, pertaining to tourism on a national level. We believe Pilane, who is a strong player in the tourism industry in our province, will become our tourism ambassador on a national level. He will push hard for the funding of tourism projects and initiatives by South African Tourism in our province. We congratulate him on his appointment, and wish him well with the job ahead. His illustrious history in the tourism industry speaks volumes, hence we believe he is the appropriate person for the job. He will be our link with the tourism industry on a national level and hope his appointment to the SAT board will benefit our province immensely,” said Hlophe.

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“With experience spanning over 18 years in the tourism industry, Pilane is a self-made entrepreneur, tourism development consultant, local government specialist, business coach, and a preacher. He started his career as a spokesperson of the first premier of Mpumalanga, Dr Mathews Phosa,” she explained.

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“Pilane is the co-founder of the Graskop Gorge Lift, a world-class attraction which drew 130 000 visitors in its first year of operation. The lift has a custom-designed passenger-viewing elevator that drops you from from the grassy cliff top plateau down to the cool mountain forest below.”

He is currently the national deputy chairperson of the Southern African Tourism Services Association and former chairperson of the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism, among others.

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The Columbus County Tourism Development Authority Board of Directors oversees the efforts of the Columbus County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism in destination marketing for Columbus County.  Our goal is to increase economic development by promoting travel and tourism.

Nancy Sigmon

Nancy Sigmon

Chairwoman District 4 Representative Retired Columbus County Courthouse

Mark Bronski

Mark Bronski

Columbus Jobs Foundation Representative Owner Pierce & Company

Pamela Jacobs

Pamela Young-Jacobs

Southeastern Community College Representative Director - Small Business Center Vice Chief - Waccamaw Siouan Tribe

Dr. Gary Lanier

Dr. Gary Lanier

Economic Development Director County of Columbus

Greg Parker

Greg Parker

District 2 Representative NC Wildlife Action Vice President

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Cynthia Ellis

Chair-Elect District 1 Representative Owner/Executive Consultant CEllis Management

Ron England

Ron England

Columbus County at Large Representative Owner/Operator Cape Fearless Extreme

Jenny Johnson

Dr. Jenny Johnson

District 5 Representative Associate Professor, Sports Medicine & Health Science - American Military University Volleyball Coach

Anthony Long

Anthony Long

District 7 Representative Co-Owner - TLS Entertainment Boondocks Outdoor Adventures Farm Panic Attack

Brenda Troy

Brenda Troy

District 3 Representative Retired Vocational Rehabilitation/SCC

Kathy Ashley, Horne Bay Farms

Kathy Ashley

Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce Owner Horne Bay Farm

Lacie Jacobs

Lacie Priest Jacobs

Finance Director County of Columbus

Haven Jones

Haven Jones

Accommodations Representative Manager-Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Daddy Joe's

Cynthia Nelson

Cynthia Nelson

Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Representative Executive Vice President - Cynthia Nelson

Chandler Worley

Chandler Worley

District 6 Representative Owner Chandler Worley Family Farms

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STB Americas oversees markets in North America (USA and Canada), as well as Latin and South Americas, with a presence in Manhattan, New York, and San Mateo, California. 

AMERICAS, NEW YORK Singapore Tourism Board

589 Fifth Avenue Suite 710 New York, NY 10017 United States of America

Tel:  (1-212) 302-4861 Fax: (1-212) 302-4801 Email: [email protected]

Contacts: Ms Rachel Loh Senior Vice President, Americas Email:  [email protected]

Ms Gina Ng Vice President, Marketing & Leisure Trade Email:  [email protected]

AMERICAS, SAN FRANCISCO Singapore Tourism Board

Singapore Centre 999 Baker Way, Suite 120 San Mateo, California 94404 United States of America

Tel:  +1 (650) 591-9102 Email:  [email protected]

Contact: Mr Gregory Yap Vice President, Meetings & Leisure Trade Email:  [email protected]

STB Southeast Asia offices are responsible for the ASEAN markets, with a presence in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta and Manila. Their activities include building partnerships, marketing and promoti​ons. 

MALAYSIA & BRUNEI Singapore Tourism Board

Singapore Centre Lot 4-6-1, Level 4, Equatorial Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel:   (60-3) 2110 8710 Fax:  (60-3) 2110 8720 Email:  [email protected]

THAILAND 

Singapore Tourism Board @ Singapore Centre

Unit 1702-1703 17th Floor Sathorn Square Office Tower 98 North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangrak  Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Contact: Mr Lee Jian Xuan Area Director, Malaysia, Thailand & Brunei Email:  [email protected]

Mr Kornpiput Cheskhun, The Syndicate Co. Ltd Business Development Manager, STB Thailand Email:  [email protected]

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & LAOS

Singapore Tourism Board​

Unit 3, 11th Floor, Saigon Centre, Tower 2 67 Le Loi Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam​

Tel:   (84-28) 3 8277 646 Fax:  (84-2​8) 3 8277 648 Email:  [email protected]

Contact: Ms Serene Ng Area Director, Vietnam Email:  [email protected]

INDONESIA, JAKARTA

Singapore Tourism Board

19th Floor, Unit 01, Maya Pada Tower 1 Jalan Jendral Sudirman Kav 28 Jakarta 12920, Indonesia

Tel:   (62-21) 5799 2276 / 2279 Fax:  (62-21) 5799 2271 Email:  [email protected]

Contacts: Mr Terrence Voon Executive Director, Southeast Asia (based in Singapore) Email:  [email protected] Mr Mohamed Hafez Marican Area Director, Indonesia (Jakarta) Email:  [email protected]

INDONESIA, SURABAYA

Pakuwon Tower Unit 2101 Tunjungan Plaza 6, Jl Embong Malang No 21-31 Surabaya – Jawa Timur, Indonesia 60261

Email:  [email protected]

​ Contact: Ms Lim Si Ting Area Director, Indonesia (Surabaya) Email:  [email protected]

PHILIPPINES, MANILA

Unit 704 Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2 Paseo De Roxas cor Makati Avenue Makati City, Philippines 1226

Email:  [email protected]

Contact: Ms Ong Fang Xun Area Director, Philippines Email:  [email protected]

STB Oceania office is responsible for markets in Oceania, with a presence in Sydney.

AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY Singapore Tourism Board

11th Floor AWA Building 47 York Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Tel:   (61-2) 9290 2888  Email:  [email protected]

Contact: Mr Oliver Chong Executive Director, International Relations, Market Planning & Oceania (based in Singapore) Email:  [email protected]

Ms Kimberly Spykerman Area Director, Oceania Email:  [email protected]

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA Singapore Tourism Board Marketing Representative

Contact: Ms Kerrin Trenorden, GTI Tourism Email:  [email protected]​ ​​

STB Europe has three primary offices in London, Frankfurt and Brussels under its purview. Their market coverage is geographically distributed as follows:

  • STB London: UK, Northern & Southwestern Europe
  • STB Frankfurt: Central , Southern & Eastern Europe
  • STB Brussels: Western Europe 

UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON Singapore Tourism Board

Singapore Centre First Floor, Southwest House 11A Regent Street London, SW1Y 4LR United Kingdom

Tel:   (44-20) 7484 2710 Email:  [email protected]

The office is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9am - 5pm. Appointment required for all other times.

Contacts: Ms Kershing Goh Regional Director, Europe  Email: [email protected]

Mr Michael Rodriguez Area Director, Northern & Southwestern Europe Email:  [email protected]

GERMANY, FRANKFURT Singapore Tourism Board

Westend DUO Bockenheimer Landstr. 24 60323 Frankfurt Germany

Tel:   (49-69) 920 7700 Fax:  (49-69) 920 73522 Email:  [email protected]

Contact: Ms Denitsa Arabadzhieva Area Director, Central, Southern & Eastern Europe  Email:  [email protected]

ITALY, MILAN Singapore Tourism Board Marketing Representative 

PR & GO UP Communication Partners Fabio Filzi, 27 20124 Milan Italy

Tel:  +39 335 27 62 16

Contact: Ms Gloria Peccini Co-founder, Director​ Email:  [email protected]​ ​

BELGIUM, BRUSSELS Singapore Tourism Board

143/4 Avenue Louise 1050 Brussels Belgium Email:  [email protected]

Contact: Ms Melissa Jane Thompson Area Director, Western Europe Email:  [email protected]

FRANCE, PARIS Singapore Tourism Board Marketing Representative

Interface Tourism France http://interfacetourism.fr 16 Rue Ballu 75009 - Paris, France

Tel: +33 (0)1 53 25 11 11

Contact: Mr Blaise Borezee​ Email:  [email protected]

STB Greater China

STB Greater China has five offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Hong Kong, and a marketing representative office in Taipei.

BEIJING Singapore Tourism Board (Singapore Centre Beijing)

Unit 3101-3106 China World Tower 1 No.1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue Beijing 100004 People's Republic of China

Tel:   (86-10) 6505 9393 Fax:  (86-10) 6505 6453 Email:  [email protected]

Contacts: Mr Andrew Phua Chief Representative & Executive Director, Greater China  Email:  [email protected]

Ms Toh Ling Hui Area Director, Northern China Email: [email protected]

SHANGHAI Singapore Tourism Board (Singapore Centre Shanghai)

Unit 1006-1108 LuOne 218 Xujiahui Road, Huangpu District Shanghai 200020 People's Republic of China

Tel:   (86-21) 6385 2626 Fax:  (86-21) 6385 2383 Email:  [email protected]

Contact: Ms Chan Jing Li Area Director, Eastern China Email:  [email protected]​​

GUANGZHOU Singapore Tourism Board (Singapore Centre Guangzhou)

Unit 6104 CITIC Plaza No. 233 Tianhe North Road Guangzhou, Tianhe District Guangdong 510613 People's Republic of China

Tel:   (86-20) 3891 1911 Fax:  (86-20) 3891 1776 Email:  [email protected]

Contact: Ms Toh Sork Lee Area Director, Southern China  Email: [email protected] ​​

CHENGDU Singapore Tourism Board (Singapore Centre Chengdu)​

21F, Tower 2, Raffles City Chengdu No. 3, Section 4, South Renmin Road Chengdu 610041 People's Republic of China

Tel:   (86-28) 8319 1127 Email:  [email protected]

Contact: Mr Chia Ghim Chuan Area Director, Western China Email: [email protected]

Singapore Tourism Board Marketing Representative

Ogilvy Hong Kong 15th Floor,  K11 Atelier 728 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

Tel:  (852) 2568 0161

Contact: STB Hong Kong Representative Email:  [email protected]

DeVries Global Taipei 達睿思國際傳播諮詢 Rm. 1900, 19F., No. 2, Ln. 150, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110416 Tel: (886-2) 2722 1090

Contact: Mr Joseph Chen   [email protected]

STB North Asia is responsible for markets in Japan and the Republic of Korea, with offices in Tokyo and Seoul, respectively.

JAPAN, TOKYO Singapore Tourism Board

Singapore Centre #3414 Marunouchi Building 2-4-1 Marunouchi,  Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-6334, Japan

Tel:   (81-3) 6268-0861 Fax:  (81-3) 6268-0862 Email:  [email protected]

Contacts:  Ms Serene Tan Regional Director, North Asia  Email:  [email protected]

Mr Ryohei Shibata Area Director, Japan  Email:  [email protected]

KOREA, SEOUL Singapore Tourism Board

Singapore Centre 3F Seoul Finance Center 136, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu Seoul, 04520, Korea

Tel:   (82-2) 734 5570 Email:  [email protected]

Contact: Ms Nicky Seet Area Director, Korea  Email: [email protected]

STB India, Middle East, South Asia, & Africa

STB IMESA has two primary offices in Mumbai and Delhi. Their leisure market coverage is geographically distributed as follows:

  • STB Mumbai: Western and Southern India, Middle East, & Sri Lanka
  • STB Delhi: Northern and Eastern India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and South Africa

INDIA, MUMBAI Singapore Tourism Board

Singapore Centre Unit 216/217, The Capital G Block, Near ICICI Bank Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East) Mumbai 400051

Tel:   (91-22) 66083200 Email:  [email protected]

Contacts: Mr Markus Tan Regional Director, India, Middle East, South Asia & Africa Email: [email protected] ​ ​​

Mr Wong Renjie Area Director, India, Middle East & South Asia (Mumbai) Email:  [email protected]

INDIA, NEW DELHI Singapore Tourism Board

Singapore Centre Unit 4A,4th Floor, Aria Tower JW Marriott Asset Area 4 Delhi Aerocity, Hospitality District New Delhi-110037, India ​

Tel:   (91-11) 45810088 Email:  [email protected]

Contact: Mr Lim Kean Bon Area Director, India, South Asia & Africa (New Delhi) Email:  [email protected]

About the Organisation

What industry does your organization fall within, what best describes the key intent of the project that your organisation is seeking funding for, is your organisation a singapore-registered legal entity, is your organisation an association, is the project able to achieve one or more of the following outcome.

  • Increase no. of sailings to/from Singapore
  • Increase no. of foreign cruise passengers to Singapore through sailings to/from Singapore
  • Increase no. of pre/post nights for cruise passengers sailing to/from Singapore
  • Increase capability of industry players via cruise-specific industry training programmes
  • Strengthen the potential/ attractiveness of cruising in Singapore and/or Southeast Asia

Is the project able to achieve one or more of the following?

  • Improve visitor satisfaction (especially foreign visitors)
  • Increase footfall
  • Increase revenue
  • Significant branding and PR value

Is the project able to attract foreign visitors and contribute to foreign visitors' spend?

Who will be the main target audience of your project, is your project innovative and/or a new event in singapore with tourism potential, what best describes your project, does the event have proven track records in singapore or overseas, and/or growth in tourism value such as growing foreign visitorship, and/or enhancement of precinct vibrancy etc, does the project have a clear tourism focus (e.g. tourism-related trainings, tourism companies taking on capability development initiatives or technology companies creating technology products and services for the tourism businesses), what best describes your market feasibility study project.

Based on your selection, the following STB grant/s may be applicable for your project:

Please note that projects that have commenced prior to Singapore Tourism Board's offer may not be eligible for grant support. Examples where projects are deemed as having commenced include:

  • Applicant has started work on the project e.g. tender has been called.
  • Applicant has made payment(s) to any supplier, vendor or third party.
  • Applicant has signed a contractual agreement with any supplier, vendor or third party.

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AYESHA NURAIN JANAH Chairperson Nurain Janah is a Chartered Accountant, professional director, consultant & executive coach. With over 10 years’ experience as a director, she has held a portfolio of roles in investment and finance, construction and project management, and philanthropy. Nurain is currently Group Vice Chair at Hotels and Resorts Investment Pvt Ltd (HARIM), an international multi-industry business spanning hotels and resorts development, construction technology, marine products, and investment services. HARIM is a second-generation family-run business based in the Maldives with globally recognised construction projects. Since moving to the Maldives from New Zealand to join the family business in 2022, Nurain has transformed the family business to implement operational efficiencies and positioned HARIM to effectively pursue and implement international diversification and investment. Nurain is Founder and Director of Rehendhi Consulting, a global social enterprise supporting multinational corporations to embed environmental, social and governance into their strategies. Nurain is also Founder and Trustee of Authenticity Aotearoa, an award winning New Zealand-based charity empowering women of colour to express their authentic selves and working to create inclusive workplaces. Nurain serves as Trustee of Foundation North, a $1.3bn philanthropic impact investment funder, and she is a Member of the New Zealand National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women. She was selected as an Explorer by AirTree Ventures, a venture capital hedge fund. She is also an Advisory Board Member for The Code of Practice for Online Safety and Harms, a world first initiative. A Chartered Accountant and with a Masters in Professional Accounting and a Bachelor of Science, Nurain had a career as a Manager at Ernst & Young in the restructuring, turnaround and insolvency industry.   FATHMATH THAUFEEQ CEO & Managing Director / Board Director Fathmath Thaufeeq was appointed by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to the role of CEO & Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), the national tourism promotion board of Maldives, on December 17, 2023. Having graduated with a Masters in Business Administration from the University of West of England, Bristol, Ms. Thaufeeq has over 17 years of experience in diverse fields such as human resource and management, procurement, and public relations. She has also held senior management positions for over 9 years. With her extensive knowledge and skills in management, Ms. Thaufeeq is able to bring all key stakeholders together to work towards accomplishing the pledges set out by the President of Maldives and to take Maldivian tourism to even greater heights.   MAHA NASEER Board Director Maha Naseer was appointed as a Board of Director of Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation on 26th December 2023. A highly accomplished culinary professional, Ms. Maha brings a wealth of experience spanning various culinary domains. With more than 10 years of experience in the tourism industry, she has held key positions, showcasing her leadership skills and culinary expertise. Currently serving as the Freelance F&B Consultant and Entrepreneur, Ms. Maha has demonstrated her culinary expertise in different capacities. She has successfully navigated roles as a Freelance F&B Consultant and Pastry Designer, contributing her innovative thinking to projects at renowned establishments such as Fihalhohi Island Resort and Amilla Fushi Maldives. Additionally, her dedication to the culinary arts extends to teaching, where she has served as an instructor, sharing her knowledge and skills with aspiring chefs. Maha’s remarkable achievements include being recognized as the first Maldivian to receive the prestigious “Master Chef” recognition by the World Master Chef Society. Her strategic thinking and organizational skills were further honoured during her term of service as the Secretary General of The Chefs Guild of Maldives from 2019 to 2023. Maha, a proud graduate in culinary arts and cuisine from Singapore Creative Culinaire (2014), holds a MasterChef certification from the World MasterChef Society (2022). Additionally, her commitment to the art of baking is evident through her graduation from the prestigious Lavonne Academy of Baking Science and Pastry Arts in 2017.

AMINATH VULAU MOHAMED NAZIM Board Director

Aminath Vulau Mohamed Nazim did her undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the prestigious University of Birmingham, UK in Hospitality, Tourism management, and is currently pursuing her PhD in University of Primorska, Slovenia in Innovative tourism. She has been working in the field of hospitality and tourism in the Maldives and previously in the UK for the past 15 years. She is the co-founder and MD of Hotel 78 group private limited. Their portfolio includes two of the longest running and top rated guesthouses and restaurants in Hulhumale and have recently expanded into logistics and transport as well. h78 has won various awards including the Agoda Gold Circle award, TripAdvisor traveler recommendation awards and Booking.com awards just to name a few in its 9 years in operation. She has been serving as the Chairperson of one of the first corporate society boards in the Maldives for the past 7 years. She also sits on the advisory board of the Fertility Support Community, an organisation that helps couples to get fertility assistance and to spread awareness about fertility issues. Her key strengths are in strategy development and research. As well as having worked in Maldives and abroad, she has a unique understanding of cultural nuances and a wealth of experience that she uses in work at her successful businesses to understand and serve customers better. During her PhD. studies, she has undertaken various research projects and understands the value of a data drive marketing strategy. She is one of the first female owners and leaders in the fast growing guesthouse industry here in the Maldives.

RAFIL MOHAMED Board Director

Rafil Mohamed is currently working as the Executive Director of the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI). A role he has filled since July of 2018. He is tasked with overseeing day-to-day operations, assisting in long-term strategic planning, enhancing membership levels, leading member communications and engagement and being the primary liaison of MATI for Governmental Agencies, Private sector stakeholders as well as international agencies. He has also worked as a Deputy Director for the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation during which he led the team tasked with the formulation of the integrated marketing campaign titled the ‘’Story of Maldives Campaign’’ 2017/2018 which included components such as the ‘’Adventures of Maldives – video competition’’ and the ‘’Visit Maldives Photography Ambassadorships’’ He is also a Co-founder and former Director of the International Maldives Travel Market (IMTM), a B2B Travel and Trade fair held annually in Maldives. He oversaw the recruitment and management of Hosted Buyers, Airline Partners and Accommodation Partners during his tenure at IMTM. He started his career in the Tourism Industry of Maldives as scuba diving guide / instructor and has worked on liveaboards such as Dhoni Stella 1 and 2, Scubaspa Maldives and briefly on Dream Voyager and Black Pearl. He has also worked as a Diving Operations Manager for Dhoni Stella 1 and 2. He holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the Manchester Metropolitan University. He also holds a Diploma in Strategy and has also completed the Creative Director program from the Miami Ad School Sri Lanka and Maldives. In terms of professional scuba diving, he holds a PADI IDC Staff Instructor Rating and an SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer rating.

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Find out about the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s organisational structure, worldwide offices and executives.

HKTB Board Members  |  Organisation Chart  |   Worldwide Offices and Representatives

HKTB Board Members

The Board of the HKTB comprises 20 Members, representing a broad cross-section of the tourism and other industries. Members of the Board are appointed by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. They are broadly based and include, amongst others, passenger carriers, hotel operators, licensed travel agents, tour operators, retailers and restaurant operators.

  • Dr Pang Yiu-kai, GBS, JP, Chairman of HKTB
  • Commissioner for Tourism (Deputy Chairman) with Deputy Commissioner for Tourism as alternate member
  • Mr Abraham Chan, SC
  • Ms Sonia Cheng Chi-man
  • Ms Vanessa Cheung Tih-lin
  • Mr Dennis Chow Chi-in
  • Ms Margaret Fong Shun-man
  • Dr Allen Fung Yuk-lun
  • Mrs Gianna Hsu Wong Mei-lun
  • Ms Mary Huen Wai-yi, JP
  • Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun-chi, BBS, JP
  • Ms Rebecca Kwan Shuk-wah
  • Dr Lam Ho-yi, JP
  • Ms Lavinia Lau Hoi-zee
  • Mr Ricky Szeto Wing-fu
  • Ms Joyce Tam Joy-yee
  • Mr Richard Tsang Lap-ki
  • Mr James Wong Cheuk-on
  • Professor Simon Wong Kit-lung, BBS, JP
  • Mr Ronald Wu Keng-hou, MH 

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The HKTB is headquartered in Hong Kong. Currently it has a worldwide network of 15 offices and has representatives in six different markets.

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  • Dr Pang Yiu-kai, GBS, JP Chairman
  • Dane Cheng Executive Director

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  • Corporate Affairs Corporate Services Event & Product Development Human Resources & Administration Internal Audit
  • Marketing MICE & Cruise and Worldwide Offices (Europe) Strategic Planning & Insights Technology & Digital Transformation Worldwide Offices (South Asia & Middle East)

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