About Us
The Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore) - STGS was established on 15 October 2003 during the SARS pandemic to serve as the voice for tourist guides in times of crisis. Since then, we have worked closely with the Singapore Tourism Board and industry partners to uphold the professionalism of tourist guides and promote Singapore’s rich heritage. With over 600 active members and counting, STGS provides training, familiarisation tours, and professional development opportunities to ensure our guides excel as tourism ambassadors. Additionally, our wholly owned travel agency, STGS Tour Pte Ltd, offers guided tours tailored for schools, corporate events, and tourists. Through advocacy and strategic partnerships, we continue to support and elevate the guiding profession in Singapore.
Our Mission
To uphold and maintain ethical and professional standards of conduct for tourist guides.
To develop, improve, and enhance tourist guiding services by organising and conducting training and educational courses for tourist guides.
To promote and serve as a resource for Singapore’s heritage.
To act as an intermediary between members, the Singapore Tourism Board, and tourism-related industries.
To serve the community by participating in community service projects.
Board Members 2025-26
President Mr Wyman POON
Deputy President Mrs May HUI
Secretary General Mr Fred QUEK
Deputy Secretary General Mr Jack ZHAO
Treasurer Ms April TAN
Deputy Treasurer Ms Bianca POLAK
Board Members
Mr Mohd Ayob Bin BEGAI
Dr Stefan CHOO
Ms Eiktha M KHEMLANI
Mr LEE Han Siang
Mr Alan LIM
Honorary Members
Mr Jimmy CHIN
Ms Diana CHUA
Ms Chinda ROENVIROJ
Mr Jimmy SIM
Mr SNG Soon Huat, PBM
Ms Jean WANG
Staff Members
Mr Mark LOON
Mr Albert LEE
Mr Ryan TAN
Ms Allison THUNG
We are awarded the COVID-19 Resilience Certificate
On 6 October 2023, STGS was awarded a special state award, announced by then Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day Rally speech in August 2023, by Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Gan Kim Yong.
The COVID-19 Resilience Certification, under the national award, honours the substantive contributions of those who participated in various ways and gone the extra mile in Singapore’s fight against COVID-19.
STGS is proud to be a certified member of the WFTGA
STGS is proud and honoured to continue as a member of the World Federation of Tourist Guides Associations (WFTGA) till the end of 2026. We look forward to continue representing Singapore on the international stage and showcasing our way of tourist guiding to the rest of the world.
