Singapore Destination Specialist

All you need to know

• What is SG Clean

  The SG Clean quality mark is a national mark of excellence for businesses, including tourism establishments, that adhere to high standards of environmental public hygiene on their premises.

  To achieve the SG Clean certification:

  - Establishments ensure that the premises are cleaned and sanitised frequently
  - Establishments ensure their staff are healthy
  - Establishments are certified by appointed assessors
  
  More than 20,000 SG Clean Quality Mark certificates have been issued to tourism establishments, including MICE facilities such as:
  - Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre 
  - Singapore Expo
  - Resort World Convention Centre 
  - Suntec Singapore Convention Centre
  
  The target is to cover more than 37,000 businesses within the tourism and lifestyle sectors to sign up for the SG Clean Quality Mark.
  For information on SG Clean , click here.

• Do I need to pay taxes (GST-Goods & Services Tax) when bringing in goods for my event?

  GST will need to be paid if items are commercial goods. Custom officers on duty will ascertain upon entry if they are considered ‘commercial goods’. For more information on GST, visit the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore website.

• Useful Destination Weblinks

  Singapore is an evolving destination. Find out what you can do to "Experience Singapore now. Travel later" .To help you plan a trip to Singapore for your customers, visit our VisitSingapore.com website or check out https://www.tripoto.com/collections/visit-singapore
  You may also download our  Visit Singapore App on the App Store or Google Play and live out your passions in the city today.

• What kind of licenses are required, and how do I apply for the required licenses?

  Please refer to license & permit for the licensing authorities to apply with for various activities you plan to undertake.

• What kind of Support is there from Destination Singapore?

  • Introduction to local partners & suppliers
  • Host site inspections
  • Assist to explore marketing or publicity channels
  • Website listing of the event on visitsingapore.com/mice
  • Provide collaterals & souvenirs for foreign attendees
  • Provide materials for bid proposals
  • Provide financial support (BEIS and STARS) and program enhancement (SMAP and INSPIRE)
• Can I get Free Public Wi-Fi?

  WiFi hotspots are also widely available at various public areas and businesses across the island. Here are some options.
  Wireless@SG - This is a free public WiFi service across Singapore, with hotspots available at many locations, from malls and museums, to MRT stations and public libraries.
  Changi Airport - Free WiFi service is available in the public and transit areas of Changi Airport with #WiFi@Changi.
  Shopping Malls - Free WiFi service is offered and available for login at some shopping malls, restaurants and cafes in Singapore.