Travel Agent Industry Forum 2022

Travel Agent Industry Forum 2022

Welcoming our onsite and online guests to this annual forum organized by Singapore Tourism Board and NATAS. 2022 is well placed to be a watershed moment in our battle with COVID. 

Engaging industry partners and their efforts in transforming the tourism industry!

Thank you for being here with us today for the 6th Travel Agent Industry Forum. For the familiar faces in the room, welcome back and for those of you joining us for the first time, the Forum is an annual platform for STB and NATAS to engage industry players such as yourselves on our continuing efforts to transform the industry. This year’s theme is about Navigating the Road to Recovery. 

Lineup of speakers and presenters 

- Mr Keith Tan, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board

- Mr Steven Ler, President, National Association of Travel Agents Singapore

- Ms Ashlynn Loo, Deputy Director, Tour & Industry Development, Singapore Tourism Board 

- Ms Jue Lu, Deputy Director, Visitor Experience, Singapore Tourism Board

- Mr Keith Zhang, Senior Manager, International Group, Singapore Tourism Board

- Ms Suchita Prasad, Senior Expert, McKinsey & Company

- Mr Goh Jia Yong, Partner, Ernst & Young Advisory

- Mr Gilbert, NTUC Training and Placement Division

- Mr Kenneth Lim, Singapore Tourism Board

- Mr Albert Ho, Citystate Travel

In addition, 7 travel tech providers presented their pitch in rapid fire how travel agents can benefit from their products and services.

- Ad Astra

- BeMyGuest

- DCS Plus

- Global Tix

- Pytheas

- Rezio

- Sugati

Glad to meet our travel agents and industry partners face to face

Opening remarks by Keith Tan, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board

Keynote by McKinsey and Company

Rapid fire VC pitches by tech travel providers

Panel discussion on workforce and manpower planning as tourism resumes post pandemic

Tech Showcase by our 7 tech travel providers

Providing online virtual meeting option while adhering to safe management measures

Singapore's highly sought after emcee and speaker with over 15 years' experience hosting corporate and private events!

Bizlink Centre 35th Anniversary Facebook Live Charity Concert

Facebook Live replay

Bizlink Centre has been supporting persons with disabilities to achieve independence and dignity through training and employment and promoting a more inclusive society over the last 3 decades. 2021 is particularly special as Bizlink Centre is celebrating 35 years of service to the community!

Our guest of honour, South East District Mayor Mr Mohd Fahmi Bin Aliman

December is the season of giving and sharing, and our LIVESTREAM charity concert tonight serves 2 purposes:

(i) To create awareness for the special needs community

(ii) To raise funds to support Bizlink’s beneficiaries to embark on their journey to gain skills through Bizlink’s programmes on work therapy, upskilling and second skilling, so that they are able to perform higher-value jobs and fetch better income!

We have such an exciting programme tonight, with many performances by our passionate volunteers, our beneficiaries, and our Bizlink colleagues!

We have a great cause tonight and lots of exciting entertainment ahead, so please help us to like and share this LIVE stream, and also give a like to Bizlink’s Facebook page to receive their latest updates!

Check out this studio if you are planning for your next virtual event! They are known as The Studio on 3rd Avenue!

The wonders of virtual.. from green screen to stunning virtual background!

Asia Bridge Band, great vocals and synergy!

Bizlink Centre colleagues lending their voices to served the disadvantaged in the community

AWE Brass with their Christmas repertoire!

Emcee Richard Style has established his popularity as a comedian emcee within Singapore's events and entertainment scene through the past 15 years. Armed with his flair in 6 languages, as well as his impressive ability to engage his audience, Emcee Richard Style has been successful in winning the trust, hearts and laughter of both his audience and clients over the years!

Ministerial Dialogue (Zoom & Facebook Live) - Fortitude Budget 2020 & Adapting To The New Normal

Event: Ministerial Dialogue (Zoom & Facebook Live) - Fortitude Budget 2020 & Adapting To The New Normal

A very good afternoon to all! Welcome to West Coast GRC and Pioneer Constituency’s Fortitude Budget 2020 and Adapting to the New Normal Dialogue 

Today’s dialogue session is part of PA’s ongoing efforts to engage residents and seek their views and feedback on the Fortitude Budget 2020. It also provides opportunities for residents to clarify any doubts that they may have, to hear from our Grassroots Advisers, and to discuss what this year’s Budget means for all of us. 

During this year’s Fortitude Budget speech, DPM Heng Swee Keat announced a slew of measures to deal with short-term challenges faced by both employees and business ownersd during the COVID-19 outbreak as plans to support our long-term economic development. This included a $2 billion package to help create close to 100,000 jobs, traineeships and training opportunities.

#SGUnited #SGTeguhBersatu

Style has established his popularity as a comedian emcee within Singapore's events and entertainment scene through the past 15 years. Armed with his flair in 6 languages, as well as his impressive ability to engage his audience, Emcee Richard Style has been successful in winning the trust, hearts and laughter of both his audience and clients over the years!