Singapore, Feb 4 (PTI) – India has secured its place among the top three visitor markets for Singapore, with an impressive 1.2 million Indian tourists traveling to the city-state in 2024, according to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).
China led the rankings with 3.08 million visitors, followed by Indonesia with 2.49 million arrivals. The overall international visitor count to Singapore saw a steady increase, rising by 21% from the previous year to reach 16.5 million in 2024. Despite this growth, the figures remain slightly below the pre-pandemic peak of 19.1 million arrivals recorded in 2019.
“China (3.08 million arrivals), Indonesia (2.49 million), and India (1.2 million) emerged as the top three source markets for visitors. Additionally, mid- and long-haul markets such as Japan, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States demonstrated healthy year-on-year growth,” the STB noted in its year-in-review report.
Tourism revenue for the full year is expected to hit the upper range of STB’s projected SGD 27.5 billion to SGD 29 billion, with receipts already reaching SGD 22.4 billion between January and September 2024. This marks a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
STB Chief Executive Melissa Ow lauded the industry’s resilience and innovative approach, stating, “Singapore’s tourism sector posted a strong performance in 2024, reflecting our efforts in enhancing products and experiences, as well as forging new collaborations. These initiatives have strengthened Singapore’s appeal as a global destination.”
A key factor in the tourism boom was world-class concerts by international stars such as Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Taylor Swift, which boosted the economy and enhanced Singapore’s global brand. The events generated significant spillover effects for associated industries like retail, dining, and hospitality, further solidifying Singapore’s status as a premier travel destination.
With strong visitor numbers and continued growth in tourism receipts, Singapore’s tourism sector remains on a robust trajectory, reinforcing its position as a global hotspot for travelers.
China led the rankings with 3.08 million visitors, followed by Indonesia with 2.49 million arrivals. The overall international visitor count to Singapore saw a steady increase, rising by 21% from the previous year to reach 16.5 million in 2024. Despite this growth, the figures remain slightly below the pre-pandemic peak of 19.1 million arrivals recorded in 2019.
“China (3.08 million arrivals), Indonesia (2.49 million), and India (1.2 million) emerged as the top three source markets for visitors. Additionally, mid- and long-haul markets such as Japan, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States demonstrated healthy year-on-year growth,” the STB noted in its year-in-review report.
Tourism revenue for the full year is expected to hit the upper range of STB’s projected SGD 27.5 billion to SGD 29 billion, with receipts already reaching SGD 22.4 billion between January and September 2024. This marks a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
STB Chief Executive Melissa Ow lauded the industry’s resilience and innovative approach, stating, “Singapore’s tourism sector posted a strong performance in 2024, reflecting our efforts in enhancing products and experiences, as well as forging new collaborations. These initiatives have strengthened Singapore’s appeal as a global destination.”
A key factor in the tourism boom was world-class concerts by international stars such as Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Taylor Swift, which boosted the economy and enhanced Singapore’s global brand. The events generated significant spillover effects for associated industries like retail, dining, and hospitality, further solidifying Singapore’s status as a premier travel destination.
With strong visitor numbers and continued growth in tourism receipts, Singapore’s tourism sector remains on a robust trajectory, reinforcing its position as a global hotspot for travelers.
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