{"id":17725,"date":"2018-12-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-30T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/2018\/12\/01\/technology-and-singaporeans-key-in-consolidating-republics-tourism-sector\/"},"modified":"2021-02-08T17:36:24","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T09:36:24","slug":"technology-and-singaporeans-key-in-consolidating-republics-tourism-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/2018\/12\/01\/technology-and-singaporeans-key-in-consolidating-republics-tourism-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology and Singaporeans Key in Consolidating Republic\u2019s Tourism Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_17726\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17726\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17726\" src=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/08\/comtourism1115.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/08\/comtourism1115.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/08\/comtourism1115-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fass.nus.edu.sg\/srn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2020\/08\/comtourism1115-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17726\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from Today by Jason Quah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>How will Singapore maintain its status of being a highly attractive tourist destination?<\/p>\n<p>Assistant Professor Sin Harng Luh (NUS Department of Geography) suggests that Singapore should take a step forward and be redirected away from new and grand redevelopment tourism projects. In recent years, the Singapore Tourism Board has been introducing new infrastructures to the local landscape, such as the Marina Bay Sands, Resorts\u00a0World Sentosa,\u00a0and Gardens by the Bay. Coupled with exciting events, such as the annual F1 races, monthly marathons and Bayfront carnivals, these plans have brought life to Singapore\u2019s booming tourism industry. However, given Singapore\u2019s geographical restrictions, there may be a limit to the number of huge projects it can offer. Therefore, future efforts can work towards the provision of personalised and holistic tourism experiences\u00a0that are\u00a0unique for individuals. To determine tourist preferences,\u00a0the\u00a0Singapore Tourism Analytics Network should consciously analyse trends and data to avoid overgeneralising. Referencing technologies utilised by China\u2019s Alibaba\u00a0company,\u00a0software that integrates artificial\u00a0intelligence can be introduced into\u00a0Singapore\u2019s tourism industry to account for\u00a0an\u00a0individual\u2019s preferences whilst enhancing the security and privacy of\u00a0an\u00a0individual traveller.<\/p>\n<p>Read\u00a0the article,\u00a0\u201cTechnology and Singaporeans key in consolidating Republic\u2019s tourism sector\u201d, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.todayonline.com\/commentary\/technology-and-singaporeans-key-consolidating-republics-tourism-sector\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How will Singapore maintain its status of being a highly attractive tourist destination? Assistant Professor Sin Harng Luh (NUS Department of Geography) suggests that Singapore should take a step forward and be redirected away from new and grand redevelopment tourism projects. 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