Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore)

14/09/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 (𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲)!

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14/09/2026

Our "Kranji War Cemetery and Memorial: The Silent Sentinels - A Discovery Walk of Kranji" LEARN Site-Specific Training returns this month! On Sunday, 27 September 2026, join licensed Tourist Guide and ACTA-certified adult trainer May Hui onsite. Amidst the silent sentinels of Singapore's wartime history that stand in perfect, quiet alignment, delve into compelling stories of soldiers commemorated at Kranji, common key features in Commonwealth War Cemeteries across the world, and more.

Course fees for STGS/AREU members are $20 (without Statement of Attendance) and $30 (with Statement of Attendance). For non-members and members of the public, course fees are $30 (without Statement of Attendance), and $40 (with Statement of Attendance). Non-Tourist Guides welcome.

Find out more, or sign up now: https://www.societyoftouristguides.org.sg/courses/kranji-discovery-walk

12/09/2026

Can't get enough of crime and law television shows? Set your fascination with the justice system in the local context. Our LEARN Classroom Course "All Rise!: Inside the Courtroom" returns on Saturday, 3 October. Join licensed Tourist Guide and ACTA-certified adult trainer May Hui as she shares about Singapore’s three main court buildings and each court's responsibilities, key courtroom roles and terms, as well as how Singapore’s justice system operates and why it is recognised internationally.

Course fees are $40 for STGS/AREU members, $50 for non-members, and $50 for members of the public. Non-Tourist Guides welcome.

Find out more, or sign up now: https://www.societyoftouristguides.org.sg/courses/all-rise-inside-the-courtroom

11/09/2026

As modern travellers seek deeper, more meaningful cultural encounters, understanding the evolution of Singapore’s vibrant contemporary art scene allows you to enrich your storytelling and offer fresh perspectives. On Friday, 2 October, join licensed Tourist Guide and ACTA-certified adult trainer Sng Soon Huat, PBM, onsite at the Singapore Art Museum for our "Foundational Knowledge in Contemporary Art - Concepts and Context" LEARN Site-Specific Training. Learn about Western Art history and foundational concepts in contemporary art, Singapore's contemporary art movement, as well as visual analysis and interpretation techniques on contemporary artwork.

Course fees for STGS/AREU members are $20 (without Statement of Attendance) and $30 (with Statement of Attendance). For non-members and members of the public, course fees are $30 (without Statement of Attendance), and $40 (with Statement of Attendance). Non-Tourist Guides welcome!

Find out more, or sign up now: https://www.societyoftouristguides.org.sg/courses/foundational-knowledge-in-contemporary-art

10/09/2026

How familiar are you with F*k Tak Chi and Far East Square, and their significance to early Chinese immigrants in Singapore? On Tuesday, 29 September, join licensed Tourist Guide & ACTA-Certified Adult Trainer Lora Lee for our "F*k Tak Chi: Interpreting Diaspora, Identity & Ritual at F*k Tak Chi" LEARN Site-Specific Training. Learn how to interpret F*k Tak Chi beyond “just a temple and ancestral hall”, explain the Hakka-Cantonese diaspora dynamics clearly to visitors, discuss and interpret rituals with cultural sensitivity and confidence, and more.

Course fees for STGS/AREU members are $20 (without Statement of Attendance) and $30 (with Statement of Attendance). For non-members and members of the public, course fees are $30 (without Statement of Attendance) and $40 (with Statement of Attendance). Non-Tourist Guides welcome!

Find out more, or sign up now: https://www.societyoftouristguides.org.sg/courses/fuk-tak-chi-museum

09/09/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗚𝗦 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮 - 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗗𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲

The Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore) is proud to announce an upcoming professional sharing session featuring Dr Benjamin Lee. Dr Lee is a Conservation Biologist and co-author of the book 'Wild Singapore', and has represented Singapore at various multilateral environmental agreement meetings, and contributed to the Singapore Red Data Book and the first National Species Action Plan for the Critically Endangered straw-headed bulbul.

In this exclusive talk, Dr Lee will delve into:
• How the wildlife of Singapore tells some of the most compelling conservation stories in the world;
• What ""City in Nature"" means beyond the slogan, including the wildlife corridors, species monitoring programmes, and active rewilding that make Singapore a global model studied by conservation scientists worldwide;
• What rewilding looks like at a radically different scale: how raptors, Arabian leopards, and a landscape bearing the imprint of successive civilisations stretching back millennia in AlUla are shaping a new chapter in global conservation;
• Why a small island is a paradise for nature-guiding and where you can encounter some of the world's most superlative reptiles in a single morning's walk; and
• How tourist guides can contribute to the conservation front and how to supercharge their knowledge of nature for guiding.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗧𝗕 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 + 𝗗𝗢 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹.

Date: 18 September 2026 (Friday)
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: 73 Dunlop Street, #03-01, Singapore 209401

Pricing:
-STGS / AREU Members: $20
-Non-Members / Members of the Public: $30

Learn More: https://www.societyoftouristguides.org.sg/courses/wom-from-wild-singapore-to-wild-arabia

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09/09/2026

As Singapore balances rapid urban growth with sustainability, understanding our energy landscape has become essential for Tourist Guides. On Sunday, 27 September, join international cultural tourism and global supply chain expert Jack Zhao for our "Singapore Energy" LEARN Physical Lecture. Get current with the energy dilemma and security defense line, the "Four Switches" transition path, as well as policy levers and demand management.

Fees are $20 for STGS/AREU members, $30 for non-members, and $30 for members of the public. Non-Tourist Guides welcome.

Find out more, or sign up now: https://www.societyoftouristguides.org.sg/courses/singapore-energy

08/09/2026

Seeking a comprehensive guide to transfers at Changi Airport? Attend our Sunday, 27 September "A Comprehensive Guide to Airport Transfers at Singapore Changi Airport" LEARN Classroom Course by licensed Tourist Guide and ACTA-certified adult trainer Jack Zhao! Learn about the four terminals of Changi Airport and how to plan efficient routes for tourists, standard procedures such as arrival card completion and baggage claims, as well as how to handle situations like time differences and emergencies.

Course fees are $40 for STGS/AREU members, $50 for non-members, and $50 for members of the public. Non-Tourist Guides welcome.

Find out more, or sign up now: https://www.societyoftouristguides.org.sg/courses/airport-transfers-at-changi-airport

06/09/2026

Going beyond the vibrant facade of Singapore's iconic heritage shophouses, to delve into their rich history and intricate architectural details, requires a trained eye. On Saturday, 26 September, join international cultural tourism expert Jack Zhao as he discusses the six core architectural styles of Singapore's conservation shophouses, the socio-historical value of shophouses as microcosms of Nanyang society, as well as how to independently design and execute 45-minute refined micro-guiding routes for the three core conservation districts of Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam.

Fees are $20 for STGS/AREU members, $30 for non-members, and $30 for members of the public. Non-Tourist Guides welcome.

Find out more, or sign up now: https://www.societyoftouristguides.org.sg/courses/singapore-heritage-shophouses

05/09/2026

Curious about the fascinating maritime landscape of our island nation? Join licensed Tourist Guide and ACTA-certified adult trainer Jack Zhao on Saturday, 26 September for our "Legends of Singapore's Offshore Islands, Straits, and Lighthouses" LEARN Classroom Course. Delve into the stories behind Singapore's islands, straits, and lighthouses; along with the challenges faced and strategies employed by Singapore in its development.

Course fees are $40 for STGS/AREU members, $50 for non-members, and $50 for members of the public. Non-Tourist Guides welcome.

Find out more, or sign up now: https://www.societyoftouristguides.org.sg/courses/singapore-islands-straits-lighthouses