CONSTELLAR EXHIBITIONS has scored a Singapore Tourism Awards hat-trick after being presented with the Outstanding Event Organiser (MICE) accolade during a ceremony held at Raffles City Convention Centre.
The operator of Singapore’s largest business events venue, Singapore EXPO, was honoured for its “orchestration” of Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia and the Singapore FinTech Festival in 2023. Constellar also received the Exceptional Achievement Award for having won the Outstanding Event Organiser Awards three years in a row: 2022, 2023, 2024.
“Constellar reinforces our position as the ‘World’s Best MICE City’ with the quality events they brought in,” a spokesman for Singapore Tourism Board said. The venue operator was also described as a strong supporter of the Singapore MICE industry, particularly during the post-pandemic recovery
Also in the Experience Excellence (MICE) category, the Dermatological Society of Singapore’s 25th World Congress of Dermatology won the Outstanding Business Event award, while Sentosa Island took top honours for Outstanding Event Venue Experience.
Adjudicators of the Singapore Tourism Awards 2024 praised Constellar for innovative events that raised the profile of local produce and provided “distinctive experiences for delegates”. This led to significant growth for the Agri-Food Tech expo and a record participation at the Singapore FinTech Festival.
A total of 27 individuals and organisations were recognised at the awards ceremony, which was attended by Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s Prime Minister and Minister for Finance. The awards recognised those “delivering exceptional experiences and enterprise excellence”.
Congratulations to all the award recipients and finalists of the Singapore Tourism Awards 2024. Their contributions and dedication to tourism are an inspiration to others. 2024 marks Singapore Tourism Board’s 60th anniversary, and their achievements exemplify the remarkable passion and commitment of our people who have shaped Singapore’s dynamic tourism sector over the past six decades. Their success inspires new benchmarks for excellence.”
– Melissa Ow. Singapore Tourism Board chief executive
Among those honoured under the Top Awards categories was Pamelia Lee, a pioneering figure in Singapore’s tourism scene since 1978, was conferred the awards’ highest accolade, Lifetime Achievement for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism.
During her tenure with STB, Lee led the development of groundbreaking projects, including the first tourism masterplan in the 1980s – ranging from the conservation of key heritage buildings like CHIJMES and Raffles Hotel, the historic Civic District and cultural precincts such as Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Gelam, to the relocation of the iconic Merlion.
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Ron Tan, executive chairman and group CEO of NEON Group, was honoured as Outstanding Tourism Entrepreneur for his leadership in pioneering immersive experiences through successful partnerships with renowned international studios such as Disney, Marvel, and Warner Bros.
Lynette Tan, CEO and chairwoman of Space Faculty Asia, received the Best Business Event Champion for her advocacy of Asia’s deep-tech sector. Tan’s successful bid for the World Robot Olympiad International Finals 2025 raised Singapore’s profile in robotics. She is also a member of STB’s Conference Ambassador Programme.
The four recipients also received the Special Recognition award for their outstanding creativity, innovative best practices, and significant contributions to the tourism sector.
OUTSTANDING EXPRIENCES
– The Experience Excellence (Leisure/MICE), Enterprise Excellence and Customer Service Excellence categories saw a total of 20 individuals and organisation honoured, including:– The Sundowner Nature Experience Centre’s flagship tour, the Rooftop Farm Experience, was named Outstanding Tour Experience for its “farm-to-table” concept. in the eclectic Siglap neighbourhood. The tour integrates organic gardening, close encounters with honeybees and critters, curated honey tastings, and conversations over handpicked herb drinks.
– XIU Nature Connections received the Outstanding Wellness Experience award for the second year running, this time for its Morning Forest Bathing experience in Bird Paradise – an innovative partnership that contributes to Singapore’s vision as an urban wellness haven. The unique journey allowed participants to connect with nature through an immersive session, concluding with a signature forest tea sharing amid birds and trees.
– Mandai Wildlife Group’s ‘Take Off to Paradise’ campaign was recognised with Outstanding Marketing Idea, for showcasing excellence from conceptualisation to execution. The campaign effectively established the newly opened Bird Paradise as a must-visit attraction for both locals and visitors through innovative and diverse use of media channels, delivering increased visitor attendance and high net promoter scores.
