Singapore wins rights to host 2028 Lions Clubs International Convention

SINGAPORE has won the rights to host the 110th Lions Clubs International Convention in 2028, with the event expected to attract around 20,000 foreign delegates and generate over S$58 million in tourism receipts.

This is after this year's edition of the annual convention, which would have been the first time it was held in Singapore, was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Lions Clubs of Singapore will partner the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau - a group under the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) - and Marina Bay Sands (MBS) to host the event in 2028.

The re-selection of Singapore as a host destination "is a testament to the city's strong fundamentals: a vibrant business culture, excellent infrastructure, a stable government and a stellar track record in delivering high-quality events", said the STB and Lions Clubs International in a joint media statement. "These fundamentals have made the city a trusted global-Asia hub for business events, putting Singapore in good stead for recovery."

The choice of Singapore as a host "affirms our position as a trusted global-Asia hub despite Covid-19", said STB chief executive Keith Tan.

By 2028, MBS - the partner hotel for the convention - will have new offerings, following last year's announcement of a S$4.5 billion investment in developments such as a 15,000-seat entertainment arena, a fourth hotel tower, and additional spaces for MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) events.