With tourism steadily recovering, Marina Bay Sands (MBS) is launching a major hiring drive to fill over 2,000 vacancies. The Las Vegas Sands-owned integrated resort will host a two-day walk-in recruitment fair on May 30 and 31 — its first since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Held at the resort itself, the event will feature dedicated booths for each major department, including security, F&B, management, and casino operations. On-site interviews will be conducted, with the potential for immediate job offers.
Hiring Surge Across Multiple Departments
More than 15 departments at MBS are actively recruiting. This follows a virtual career fair in December that advertised 1,000 job opportunities. The upcoming in-person event marks a significant step in rebuilding the resort’s workforce.
MBS is also preparing for a S$1 billion refurbishment of its hotel towers, which will add new suites and enhance guest amenities. This upgrade is in addition to its larger S$4.5 billion (US$3.3 billion) expansion plan.
“As a long-term employer, Marina Bay Sands continues to invest not only in our infrastructure but also in building a sustainable workforce for the future,” said Chan Yit Foon, SVP of Human Resources at MBS.
Tourism Surge Follows Eased Travel Rules
Singapore lifted all on-arrival COVID-19 testing and requirements for fully vaccinated travelers as of April 26, fueling a strong rebound in visitor numbers. From January to April, the country welcomed 540,430 tourists — a 472.2% increase year-on-year.
India led the tourism surge with 95,490 visitors (up 533.1%), followed by Indonesia (84,658) and Malaysia (45,560), the latter marking a 750.4% jump.
Transport Minister S. Iswaran recently projected that Changi Airport would recover at least 50% of its pre-pandemic traffic by year-end, with further increases expected as international flights resume.
Genting Singapore Eyes New Audiences
Meanwhile, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), MBS’s only rival in Singapore, is also adapting to post-pandemic trends. At its recent AGM, Genting Singapore CEO Tan Hee Teck revealed plans to expand the casino’s customer base by attracting more casual players while continuing to serve high-spending premium guests.
Teck acknowledged that while recovery is underway, returning to 2019 levels will require overcoming several operational challenges. RWS is undergoing a phased hotel renovation, including 1,200 rooms across Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Hotel Michael, and Festive Hotel, with work expected to continue through 2023.
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