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Hotels Licensing Board

Amendments to Hotels Licensing Regulations

Learn about the regulatory framework governing Singapore's hotel industry under the Hotels Licensing Board, including amendments to the Hotels Licensing Regulations that took effect on 1 January 2025.

Last updated 23 June 2026

The Hotels Licensing Board (“HLB”) is responsible for the licensing and regulation of the hotels industry, under the Hotels Act 1954 and Hotels Licensing Regulations.

Please note that the Hotels Licensing Regulations has been amended with effect from 1 January 2025. The regulatory review is part of the Government's continuous efforts to facilitate a pro-business operating environment and to strengthen the regulatory framework. For more information on the regulatory changes, you may refer to the Hotels Licensing Regulations at the following link.