Saturday, November 18, 2023
Singapore Tourism Board (STB), TNG Digital, and Alipay+ have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide visitors from Malaysia with curated deals for their Singapore holidays. This collaboration aims to enhance the travel experience by introducing additional cashless payment options and offering users access to various promotions during their stay in Singapore. Initially featuring around 10 in-destination promotions, more offers will be added in the upcoming months.
Malaysian users of Touch ‘n Go eWallet by TNG Digital can now conveniently use the eWallet to book flights or purchase travel insurance for their trips. Additionally, users will soon be able to pay and redeem promotions via Touch ‘n Go eWallet by TNG Digital at various lifestyle merchants in Singapore, including retail stores, attractions, and restaurants. The partnership also offers users the opportunity to enjoy up to an 80% discount on transport and daily items. As a payment partner of the Alipay+ ecosystem, TNG Digital enables users from Malaysia to utilize their Touch ‘n Go eWallet for transactions in Singapore and access additional benefits provided by Alipay+.
Singapore is experiencing a gradual recovery in international travel and tourism. From January to October 2023, the city-state welcomed over 11 million visitor arrivals worldwide.
Mr Terrence Voon, Executive Director, Southeast Asia, Singapore Tourism Board said that the collaboration with TNG Digital and Alipay+ comes at an opportune moment, aligning with the ongoing trend of increasing international travel. The timely partnership leverages the strengths of all involved parties to position Singapore as a preferred destination, enhancing the travel experience for visitors
Eager to embark on this partnership, Mr. Danny Chua, Chief Commercial Officer of TNG Digital, expressed, “Expanding payment and financial convenience to our users beyond Malaysia has always been one of our key objectives as the biggest leader in the digital wallet sector within the country.”
Alipay+ and TNG Digital are collaborating to promote Alipay+’s A+ Rewards program through the TNG Digital eWallet. This partnership expands the reach of A+ Rewards, providing more stakeholders in Singapore with access to both TNG Digital and Alipay+ platforms. Malaysian users of Touch ‘n Go eWallet by TNG Digital can stay informed about upcoming deals and offerings for their next holiday in Singapore by following Touch ‘n Go eWallet on Instagram and Facebook.
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