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Tourism
Tourism’s importance to Singapore goes beyond its economic contribution to GDP and job creation. Tourism development enhances the attractiveness of Singapore as a destination and thus its status as a liveable and respected nation. We have witnessed the successful establishment of the integrated resorts and new attractions such as the River Safari, Gardens by the Bay, Marine Life Park and the five-year extension of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix. There will be a steady pipeline of new leisure products and events to maintain Singapore’s position as a compelling destination. The next five years will see the opening of new attractions such as the National Art Gallery and hosting of global events such as the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Championships from 2014 to 2018.
With tourism receipts expected to grow at 4 to 6 per cent and visitor arrivals at 3 to 4 per cent per annum over the next decade, the sector will continue to grow and provide exciting job opportunities to young Singapore talents.
Did you know?
- Singapore’s International Visitor Arrivals (IVA) in 2013 reached 15.6 million, registering a strong year‐on‐year growth of 7.4%. Tourism Receipts (TR) came in at S$23.5 billion, a 1.7% year-on-year growth.
- As at December 2013, there were 196 gazetted hotels with a total supply of 47,113 rooms.
- The Integrated Resorts (MBS/ RWS) continued to be the most visited paid‐access attraction in Singapore. Gardens by the Bay saw a sharp increase in visitorship in 2013, coming in as one of the most popular attractions.
Far East Hospitality Holdings Pte Ltd
http://www.fareast.com.sgFar East Hospitality Holdings Pte Ltd (Far East Hospitality) is a regional hospitality owner and operator with a diverse portfolio of nine unique and complementary brands of hotels, serviced residences and apartment hotels including Adina Apartment Hotels, Medina Serviced Apartments, The Marque Hotels, Oasia Hotels, The Quincy Hotel, Rendezvous Hotels, Travelodge Hotels, Vibe Hotels and Village Hotels.
Far East Hospitality owns and operates a combined portfolio of more than 13,000 rooms under its management across 80 hotels and services residences in eight countries – Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore, with more in its development pipeline.
Potential Career Path:
All scholars will be incorporated into the Far East Hospitality Talent Pool. During their course of study, Far East Hospitality will have quarterly touchpoints with them. This is a 3 hour session where the company brings all their scholars together and have them be addressed by one of Far East Hospitality’s Executive Directors or Chief Operating Officers. The purpose of these sessions are to inform the scholars about the direction and plans of the organisation, and also for the EDs/COOs to share how they go about doing business in the organisation. Far East Hospitality seeks to familiarise scholars with the values of the organisation right from this point. These touchpoints also serve to create networking opportunities among the scholars.
At the same time, within the first year of their study, the Learning & Development team will have a one-on-one career discussion with the scholar to better understand their aspirations and how we can support them through development channels such as:
1. Mentoring (by a current FEO staff)
2. Job Shadowing
3. Training Courses
This one-on-one session serves as a platform for career counseling and for introducing scholars to Far East Hospitality framework for growing one’s career within the organization. The inputs from here will eventually translate into the job that the scholar undertakes when they finish their course as well as the Individual Development Plan (IDP) that Far East Hospitality will roll out formally when he/she comes on board.
Finally, during their course of study, scholars will be encouraged to do at least one internship with Far East Hospitality. The internship gives the company an opportunity to assess the scholar, his/her work ethic and practical areas where the company can continue to coach or develop them during their course of study.
- Tourism (Hospitality / Hotel Management)
Kingsmen Creatives Ltd
http://www.kingsmen-int.comEstablished in 1976 and listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange, Kingsmen is a leading communication design & production group with 19 offices and facilities across Asia and the USA. Backed by a team of over 1,600 experienced professionals from diverse cultures, Kingsmen provides integrated solutions to global clients. Sectors they serve include Retail & Corporate Interiors, Exhibitions & Events, Thematic & Museums, and Alternative Marketing.
At Kingsmen, people are the heart of the company. Every individual is an integral part of the Group and is constantly presented with opportunities to grow, gain experience and the relevant knowledge to serve an international client base. It recognizes that the development of their people is essential to ensure the continuous success of the Kingsmen Group.
Scholars undergo an intensive training program to accelerate learning and skills acquisition. They will be presented with opportunities to gain exposure in the different business areas within the Kingsmen Group and be part of a select group of people who will be groomed to take on management roles. It is committed to developing talent to meet the needs of its fast-paced and exciting industry.
Potential Career Path:
Upon completion of their studies and joining Kingsmen, scholars will be attached to different divisions within the Group to learn the business and gain practical experience. They will be assigned mentors from different divisions during this traineeship phase, which will last for about a year. Mentors will guide and access their progress.
After this phase, scholars will then be assigned to the operating divisions, based on their aptitude, areas of interest and needs of the various divisions. These divisions are the Retail & Corporate Interiors, Exhibitions & Events, Thematic & Museums and Alternative Marketing. Progress and growth thereon will depend entirely on the individual – their attitude, growth & development, and contribution to the team and company. The Group believes in developing talent internally, promoting from within and supports a continuous learning and development culture.
- Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (excluding Political Science / Social Work)
- Building and Real Estate (Project and Facilities Management / Property Management)
- Business and Accountancy (Accountancy / Business / Business Administration / Finance / Risk Management)
- Communication Studies (Communication Studies / Communication and New Media)
- Engineering (Architecture and Sustainable Design / Environment / Information Systems Technology and Design)
- Information Technology
- Logistics (Logistics and Operation Management / Supply Chain Management)
- Science (Life Sciences / Mathematical Sciences / Quantitative Finance)
- Tourism (Hospitality Management / Integrated Resort / Hotel Management)
Resorts World Sentosa
http://www.rwsentosa.comResorts World Sentosa (RWS), Singapore’s first integrated resort is located on the resort island of Sentosa. Spanning 49 hectares, the resort opened in January 2010 and welcomed over 45 million visitors in its first three years of opening. RWS is home to the region’s first and only Universal Studios theme Park and the Marine Life Park, which comprises the world’s largest S.E.A. Aquarium and the Adventure Cove Waterpark as well as a Maritime Experiential Museum, a Casino, luxurious accommodation in six unique Hotels, the Resorts World Convention Center, Celebrity Chef restaurants, an award winning destination Spa and speciality retail outlets. The resort also offers world class entertainment, from original resident productions to concerts and public shows such as the Crane Dance and the Lake of Dreams. Resorts World Sentosa was named “Best Integrated Resort” in 2011, 2012 and 2013 at the TTG Travel Awards which recognizes the best of Asia-Pacific’s travel industry.
Resorts World Sentosa is wholly owned by Genting Singapore, a company of the Genting Group
- All courses (excluding Dentistry, Medicine and other health-care related disciplines)
Sentosa Development Corporation
http://www.sentosa.comSentosa is managed by Sentosa Development Corporation and its subsidiaries, which works with various stakeholders in overseeing property investments, attractions development, operation of the various leisure offerings, and management of the residential precinct on the island. The Corporation also manages the Southern Islands, and owns Mount Faber Leisure Group, which runs Singapore’s only cable car service.
At Sentosa, a myriad of talents all across the island play key roles in shaping the future of the leisure industry. As Sentosa seeks to drive a culture of high performance and openness, it remains strongly committed to nurturing and developing key talents.
As one of the key players in the tourism industry, Sentosa provides a conducive environment for individuals to build a career in tourism. Sentosa had won numerous awards presented by the Singapore Human Resource Institute for our best practices in HR and Talent Management.
Potential Career Path:
Sentosa’s talent development programmes are designed to groom talents at different phases of their career growth. At entry level, talents are given a 1.5-year exposure across various business functions where they take on real business projects under the mentorship of Sentosa’s senior management. As part of their career progression, talents will be exposed to leadership, professional development and coaching programmes. High calibre talents will be placed on an accelerated career plan for leadership succession. These targeted efforts aim to groom the future generation of industry leaders.
- All courses (excluding Dentistry, Medicine and other healthcare-related disciplines)
