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Hotels Licensing Board

Who We Are

Established to oversee the licensing and regulation of hotels in Singapore, the Hotels Licensing Board carries out its functions through a board of appointed members.

Last updated 23 June 2026

The Hotels Licensing Board (HLB) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) provides the secretariat services for HLB.

Established under the Hotels Act 1954, HLB is empowered to administer the regulatory framework for the hotel industry. Our responsibilities are:

  • Administer the licensing regime for hotels, including the registration of new hotels, updating of hotel's details and renewal of licenses.

  • Review the hotels licensing processes

  • Conduct compliance and enforcement actions in relation to feedback and offences in relation to the Hotels Act and Licensing Regulations.

Our Board Members

The Chairman and members of the Hotels Licensing Board are appointed by the Minister of Trade and Industry to administer the Hotels Act.

Mr Toh Yung Cheong
Chairman, State Courts

Ms Rachel Loh
Member, Singapore Tourism Board

DAC Eugene Wang
Member, Singapore Police Force

LTC Phng Guan Hwee, Eugene
Member, Singapore Civil Defence Force

Ms Yak Pek Ching
Member, Urban Redevelopment Authority