Tourism Breaking News
Singapore has won the rights to host the 110th Lions Clubs International Convention in 2028. The Lions Clubs of Singapore will partner with the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau (SECB), a group under the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), and Marina Bay Sands (MBS) to host the Lions International Convention – one of the most coveted events on the congress circuit. The Singapore edition in 2028 will be the first time that the Lions International Convention is held here, and the event is expected to attract around 20,000 foreign delegates and generate over S$58 million in tourism receipts.
Dr. Jung-Yul Choi, Lions Clubs International President said, “We look forward to showing the world how we are united through kindness and diversity, and celebrating our commitment to service and our global communities.”
Keith Tan, Chief Executive, STB said, “We are honoured that Singapore has been chosen once more to host the Lions International Convention. This affirms our position as a trusted global Asia hub despite COVID-19. We want Singapore to be the world’s leading destination for safe, trusted and innovative business events and meetings, and we look forward to welcoming Lions and Leos from all over the world to experience this first-hand in 2028.”
“2028 will be an amazing year since we will be commemorating the 70th anniversary of Lions clubs in Singapore. You can expect us to go all out, as we will be honoured to celebrate ‘Lionism’ with our fellow Lions and Leos around the world, at the 110th Lions International Convention 2028,” said Charlie Chan, Past International Director, Lions Clubs International.
“Marina Bay Sands is excited to welcome all Lions International attendees to Singapore in 2028. As the event’s Headquarter Hotel, the attendees can look forward to experiencing Marina Bay Sands’ unparalleled standards of hospitality, while enjoying the vibrancy of our cosmopolitan city,” said Paul Town, Senior Vice President of Resort Operations, Marina Bay Sands.
