Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore Economic Development Board Launch Passion Made Possible Brand for Singapore

Over the last five decades, Singapore has built a strong reputation as a global business and tourism hub, recognized for its quality infrastructure, safety, stability, connectedness and accessibility. However, global competition to attract tourists and investments has intensified, and the media landscape has become more crowded and complex. Visitors have become more discerning in their travel choices, seeking to immerse themselves in cultures and build deeper connections with destinations, while international businesses want to create new solutions that make a difference. The unified brand thus aims to communicate the country's value proposition in addressing the needs of travelers and companies, and help Singapore stand out on the international stage.

Mr. Lionel Yeo, Chief Executive of STB, said, "With Passion Made Possible, STB is presenting a brand that can tell a fuller Singapore story beyond just tourism. This brand articulates what we stand for as a country and supports the telling of many stories about this destination and its people. It will allow us to build a deeper and more personal connection between Singapore and our fans and friends, even when they are not actively thinking about travel. This brand is in line with Quality Tourism as it will appeal to the more sophisticated tourists who are seeking more aspirational value propositions in their travel."

Dr. Beh Swan Gin, Chairman of EDB, added, "Singapore is making the shift from being primarily an investment-driven economy to one that will be led by innovation. In particular, local and international companies are seeking to create new products, services and solutions that will have a stronger impact in Asia. It is timely to send a strong and clear signal that companies can do this successfully from Singapore and turn possibilities into reality.  Singapore and Singaporeans are where we are today because we pushed the limits of what's possible, and did not allow constraints to hold us back."

Singapore is Passion Made Possible
In the development of the unified brand, STB and EDB had embarked on qualitative and quantitative research with close to 4,500 respondents on what Singapore stands for, reaching out to residents, industry stakeholders, and international audiences in Singapore and across 10 countries^[1]. Respondents shared that the themes of 'passion' and 'possibilities' best reflected the Singapore spirit: While 'possibilities' was strongly associated with Singapore as a destination, the 'passion' to strive was what drove these possibilities.

Passion Made Possible­ was thus derived to capture the spirit of the nation in a way that builds affinity, affiliation and top-of-mind recall for choosing Singapore as a destination to visit and invest in.  With the themes of 'passion' and 'possibilities' entrenched in Singapore's history and imbued in the nation's psyche, and told through stories of the people, Passion Made Possible is the embodiment of the country's track record and tenacity to fulfil passions and continually create new possibilities. By capturing the spirit of the nation, the brand will speak to Singaporeans and residents alike to build affinity and affiliation. For potential visitors and businesses, it will also help entrench stronger top-of-mind recall for choosing Singapore as a destination to visit and invest in.

A Unified Brand to Present Singapore to the World
With a different approach from previous brands of STB's YourSingapore and EDB's Future Ready Singapore, Passion Made Possible presents Singapore's attributes beyond tourism and business. This will provide the opportunity and platform for Singaporeans and residents to showcase their enterprising and persevering spirit to the world, and serve as a unifying brand for Singapore on the international front. Hence, in addition to STB and EDB, it will be adopted by other statutory boards and agencies under the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and incorporated into their marketing campaigns and tradeshows when reaching out to international audiences.

The Passion Made Possible Global Campaign
Following its debut, Passion Made Possible will be unveiled in various cities worldwide through consumer launches, trade events, industry partnerships, and global marketing campaigns featuring campaign films and visuals to bring to life how Singapore is Passion Made Possible. The unified brand starts its global tour at Singapore: Inside Out Tokyo on August 25, 2017 and will be rolled out throughout Asia-Pacific and longer-haul markets from September onwards.

Trusted to Deliver: The SG Mark
The unified brand features a logo coined as the 'SG Mark'. It is an emblem of Singapore's attributes as a place that is always trusted to deliver, and can be applied as a trust mark or a trust stamp to connote quality and trust.

About the Singapore Tourism Board
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore's key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions. For more information, visit www.stb.gov.sg or www.visitsingapore.com or follow us on Twitter @STB_sg (https://twitter.com/stb_sg).

About the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
EDB is the lead government agency for planning and executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Our mission is to create for Singapore, sustainable economic growth with vibrant business and good job opportunities. For more information on EDB, please visit www.sedb.com.

For media queries, please contact:
Edelman for Singapore Tourism Board
Tel: 212-704-8144
Email: [email protected]

Selena Yang
Singapore Tourism Board Americas, Manager
Tel: 212-302-4861
Email: [email protected]

^[1] The 10 countries include Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, India, Australia, US, UK, Germany, Belgium.

SOURCE Singapore Tourism Board