The inaugural Singapore Hospitality & Tourism Conference (SHTC) 2025 takes place alongside ITB Asia. With nearly 700 immediate job opportunities offered by over 20 leading tourism companies, this event showcases the expanding career pathways available for future professionals as the sector grows and evolves.

These extensive job openings demonstrate the strength of the tourism sector, with Singapore’s total tourism workforce projected to grow by over 8% from June 2023 to June 2025. Currently, there are more than 5,000 job listings with approximately 6,700 vacancies available as reported by Workforce Singapore.

The upward trend is anticipated to continue, aided by the upcoming opening of over 1,500 new hotel rooms by the end of 2026, including properties like Mama Shelter and Hotel Waterloo Singapore. This expansion is set to create more job opportunities for aspiring professionals.

“As we advance our Tourism 2040 strategy, it is essential to prepare a future-ready tourism sector by enhancing capabilities and generating quality employment opportunities. This entails that future tourism professionals will need developed skill sets, including digital and AI literacy and sustainability knowledge.” - Rachel Loh, Executive Director, Hospitality & Tourism Talent, Singapore Tourism Board.

The SHTC emphasizes career exploration through an on-site career fair featuring over 20 exhibitors from various tourism sectors including Hotels, Conventions, Attractions, Tours, and Integrated Resorts, offering internships, mentorships, scholarships, and job placements.

Innovative solutions are implemented through hackathons and masterclasses backed by Marina Bay Sands, further enriching student experiences.

“As tourism progresses, the educational programs are evolving to meet industry demands, providing multiple pathways to youth aspirations.” - Tan Siew Kim, Director at Temasek Polytechnic.

In summary, the SHTC 2025 emerges from the annual Tourism Transformation event, signaling a commitment to enhance Singapore’s talent pool in hospitality and tourism.