India ranks as one of the top three countries on Singapore’s tourist list for 2024

India ranks as one of the top three countries on Singapore's tourist list for 2024
India has become one of the leading markets for visitor arrivals in Singapore, with 1.2 million Indian tourists expected to visit the city-state in 2024, according to the tourism board’s announcement on Tuesday.
China leads the rankings with 3.08 million arrivals, while Indonesia follows closely with 2.49 million arrivals.
International visitor arrivals have shown a consistent recovery in 2024, rising by 21 percent to reach 16.5 million, according to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in its annual review report. This figure is still below the pre-pandemic high of 19.1 million recorded in 2019.
The leading source markets for visitors included China with 3.08 million arrivals, followed by Indonesia at 2.49 million and India at 1.2 million. Additionally, a variety of markets, including Japan, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, have demonstrated robust year-on-year growth, as noted by the STB.
Tourism receipts for the entire year are projected to fall within the upper range of the statutory board’s forecast, estimated at SGD 27.5 billion to SGD 29 billion.
Between January and September 2024, tourism spending has already reached SGD 22.4 billion, reflecting a 10 percent increase compared to the same timeframe in 2023, according to the STB.
In addition to the leading markets, countries such as Japan, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States have also experienced notable year-on-year growth.
Tourism receipts for the year are projected to fall between Rs. 1,765.31 crore (SGD 27.5 billion) and Rs. 1,861.82 crore (SGD 29 billion). By September 2024, Rs. 1,437.96 crore (SGD 22.4 billion) had already been documented, reflecting a 10% increase compared to the same timeframe in 2023.
The Singapore Tourism Board attributed this robust performance in the tourism sector to innovative offerings, new partnerships, and high-profile events, including concerts by renowned artists such as Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Taylor Swift, which have significantly contributed to the economy and bolstered Singapore’s global reputation. These events have also had a positive impact on related industries, including retail.