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Singapore’s tourism sector recovers strongly in 2022, visitor numbers expected to double in 2023

International arrivals exceed forecast to hit 6.3 million, tourism receipts reach an estimated $14 billion amid growing demand.

SINGAPORE – Singapore’s international visitor arrivals (IVA) reached 6.3 million in 2022 (~33 per cent of 2019 IVA), exceeding STB’s forecast of between 4 and 6 million visitors. Tourism receipts (TR) are estimated to reach $13.8 to $14.3 billion (~50 per cent to 52 per cent of 2019 TR). Barring unexpected circumstances, tourism activity is now expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024.

Mr Keith Tan , Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board (STB), said: “Our 2022 tourism performance underscores Singapore’s appeal as a leading business and leisure destination for post-pandemic travellers. To sustain our growth in 2023 and beyond, we will expand our partnerships, build up a rich year-round calendar of events, ramp up investment in new and refreshed products and experiences, and continue to support industry efforts to build the capabilities they need to meet consumer demands.”

2022 Tourism Performance

Visitor arrivals were driven by strong demand from Singapore’s key source markets, led by Indonesia (1.1 million), India (686,000) and Malaysia (591,000).

TR reached $8.96 billion between January to September 2022. The top TR generating markets were Indonesia, India and Australia, which contributed $1.1 billion, $704 million, and $633 million respectively in TR (excluding Sightseeing, Entertainment and Gaming).

Visitors are also spending more time in Singapore compared to before the pandemic. For the last three quarters of the year (April-December 2022) when Singapore no longer required quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers, the average length of stay was approximately 4.81 days. This is a significant increase compared to 3.36 days for the same period in 2019.

Key Industry Performance

MICE and Leisure Events The resumption of MICE events picked up pace in 2022, following the easing of border restrictions and safe management measures. Marquee international events returned to Singapore, including Food and Hotel Asia – Food & Beverage and Food and Hotel Asia – HoReC a, which took place as two dedicated trade shows for the first time, ITB Asia, and Singapore Fintech Festival , which attracted a record turnout from over 115 countries. STB also secured new events like FIND: Design Fair Asia as well as Global Health Security Conference 2022 and the 14th World Stroke Congress , which reinforced Singapore’s leadership in key industry clusters.

Singapore’s calendar of leisure and sporting events also recovered strongly. The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2022 – held after a two-year hiatus – drew a record attendance of 302,000; the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium also made its Southeast Asian debut. Regular crowd-pleasers such as the Singapore Food Festival , Christmas Wonderland , Christmas on A Great Street at Orchard Road , the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown and ZoukOut Singapore were all organised successfully and drew visitors from around the world.

Hotels Industry Performance Singapore’s hotel industry also posted an encouraging year due to stronger demand for leisure and business travel. From April to December 2022, the Average Occupancy Rate (AOR) was 79.1 per cent, compared to 87.3 per cent recorded in the same period in 2019. Average room rates during this period increased by 17 per cent to $260, while Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) increased by 6.2 per cent to $206.

Singapore welcomed a total of 465 new keys in 2022 with the opening of new hotels like the Citadines Connect City and Garden Pod @ Gardens By The Bay Centre. New brands like Hotel Telegraph ( formerly known as SO Singapore), Pullman Singapore Orchard (formerly known as Grand Park Orchard), voco Orchard Singapore (formerly known as Hilton Singapore at 581 Orchard Road) and Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard (formerly known as Elizabeth Hotel) were also introduced. These investments underscored the private sector’s confidence in Singapore’s tourism prospects.

Cruise Industry Performance Singapore’s position as a regional cruise hub strengthened in 2022 with more than 230 ship calls. Passenger throughput was 1.2 million, which is about two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The return of cruising was supported by the year-round deployment of Resorts World Cruises ’ Genting Dream and Royal Caribbean International ’s Quantum/Spectrum of the Seas. Following the resumption of sailings with ports of call in July, two new cruise lines made Singapore their seasonal homeport:

• STB ’s new three-year partnership with Silversea Cruises will see its ships homeport seasonally in Singapore till the 2024/2025 season, with Silver Muse kicking off the first sailing from Singapore in December 2022.
• TUI Cruises ‘ Mein Schiff 5 also returned to Southeast Asia in December 2022, starting their three-year seasonal homeport from Singapore and taking passengers to ports in Southeast Asia.

Singapore also welcomed the return of transit and turnaround sailings from Cunard, Seabourn Cruises, Viking Cruises, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises in 2022.

2022 Highlights

Branded Collaborations and Strategic Partnerships To keep Singapore top-of-mind and rebuild demand, STB scaled up its SingapoReimagine campaign across 17 markets. It also increased Singapore’s appeal to consumers through innovative partnerships.

For example, STB collaborated with media and entertainment companies such as Warner Bros. Discovery and Studio Dragon, as well as celebrities Billie Eilish, Charlie Puth and Jackson Wang to inspire travel to Singapore through authentic and creative storytelling. STB also forged strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, CapitaLand, Expedia, Klook and Visa to promote Singapore, exchange insights and enhance the visitor experience.

Enhanced Destination Attractiveness Singapore welcomed new and enhanced experiences, including the Children’s Museum Singapore; Avatar: The Experience at Gardens by the Bay; Sentosa’s Night Luge, Scentopia, Wings of Time and Central Beach Bazaar ; a new gallery at ArtScience Museum’s Future World : “Exploring New Frontiers” ; A Minion’s Perspective Experience at Resorts World Sentosa; Mr Bucket Chocolaterie at Dempsey ; and the Singapore Night Safari ’s new amphitheatre and refreshed Creatures of the Night show. The Changi Bay Park Connector and the Rifle Range Nature Park were also opened, strengthening Singapore’s attractiveness as a City in Nature.

Singapore’s tour operators continued to introduce new and innovative tours, including the Seadog Kayak Sailing Tour by Kayak Fishing Fever, Letters From Blakang Mati by Woopa Travel as well as Hawker Fare: Little India Street Food Tour.

Becoming an Urban Wellness Haven and a Top Sustainable Destination To meet increasing demand for holistic wellness offerings, STB organised the inaugural Wellness Festival Singapore (WFS) in June 2022, which featured over 130 wellness activities and experiences over 10 days. STB also inked a partnership with global wellness platform ClassPass, onboarding more than 90 new wellness businesses across 167 locations.

To make wellness a key component of Singapore’s tourism offerings, STB launched an Expression-of-Interest (EOI) in November to develop a wellness attraction on the southern coast of Singapore.​

STB also made strides to help the tourism sector become more sustainable. A destination sustainability strategy for the tourism sector was developed in 2022 in line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and our ambition to become a sustainable urban destination. Industry-specific roadmaps were developed for hotels and the MICE ecosystem, while the Tourism Sustainability Programme was launched to support tourism businesses in all stages of their sustainability journey.

2023 Outlook

STB expects the tourism sector to continue its growth momentum this year, on the back of increasing flight connectivity and capacity, and China’s gradual reopening. International visitor arrivals are expected to reach around 12 to 14 million visitors, bringing in approximately $18 to 21 billion in tourism receipts – around two-thirds to three-quarters of the levels in 2019.

In the meantime, STB will continue efforts to increase Singapore’s destination attractiveness. STB will support the development of new and refreshed offerings in 2023, such as Bird Paradise @ Mandai Wildlife Reserve, and new experiences in Orchard Road such as the Trifecta integrated sports facility.

To support tourism recovery, STB will front load $110 million of the $500 million set aside for Singapore’s tourism recovery to ramp up business and leisure events over these two years.

STB will continue to attract more high-quality MICE events, such as the Herbalife APAC Extravaganza 2023 and the 25th World Congress of Dermatology 2023. On the leisure events front, 2023 has already kicked off strongly with Art SG, Southeast Asia’s largest ever art fair as part of the Singapore Art Week, and Sail GP, which made its Asian debut last week. New events like the Olympic Esports Week and Professional Triathletes Organisation Asian Open will also take place in Singapore for the first time.

To increase Singapore’s mindshare, STB will ramp up the SingapoReimagine campaign in all our key markets through creative activations, content and partnerships. This will be augmented by the SingapoReimagine Marketing Programme (SMP) to help local tourism and lifestyle businesses promote Singapore while also raising their marketing capabilities.

To support the pace of recovery, STB will continue to help the tourism sector ramp up hiring. As of September 2022, the total tourism workforce is around 65,000 – about 78 per cent of 2019 levels. STB will continue to support manpower needs through the Tourism Careers Hub, which has placed more than 500 workers in the tourism sector since its launch in 2022 by providing career coaching, skills upgrading and job matching. STB will also continue to support digital transformation for the industry through Tcube, which has already helped more than 1,000 local tourism companies through its various programmes.

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2022 Singapore Tourism Statistics Revealed Who Visited Singapore the Most

• Written By MJ Afsary,
• This article was first published on January 8, 2023,
• and last updated on 8 months ago
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The tourism industry in Singapore is complicated but very profitable because it is made up of many different economic sectors. Singapore’s tourism industry is one of the most profitable parts of the local economy. It supports 164,000 jobs and makes up 4% of the country’s GDP. So, the numbers say what they need to say.

So, how did Singapore’s tourism business grow? How many people went to this country as tourists in 2022? And what does tourism do to the economy as a whole? To answer these questions, we’ll show you statistics about the tourism industry in Singapore.

General Singapore Tourism Statistics for 2022

Singapore’s borders reopened on April 1, 2022 , as part of the Vaccinated Travel Framework. At the beginning of the year, the city’s tourism board (STB) made a statement about the number of international visitors (IVA). Singapore thinks that between 4 and 6 million people will visit in 2022, as international tourism grows. The results were also good news.

• In 2022, more than 5.37 million people from all over the world went to Singapore. The number of visitors grew by 2,164.9% each year (YoY)
• There were about 906,900 Indonesian tourists
• 4.03 million people stayed overnight in Singapore (million)
• Till the November of 2022, the average length of stay for tourists from other countries was 5.19 days

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International Visitors by Country Arriving in Singapore for 2022

The given information paints a picture of a city with a lot of tourists. From January to November 2022, people from the following countries went to Singapore the most:

• Indonesia: 906.9k
• India: 612.3k
• Malaysia: 495.47k
• Australia: 476.48k
• Philippines: 325.48k
• Vietnam: 285.05k
• The USA: 264.75k
• Thailand: 247.38k
• The UK: 193.68k
• South Korea: 185.69k
• China: 111.18k
• Germany: 1110.06k
• Hong Kong SAR: 102.02k
• Others: 945.18k

International Visitors to Singapore by Month

Now that you know which countries sent the most visitors to Singapore, I’ll break down the yearly totals by season (January through November).

• January 2022 - 57,174 arrivals
• February 2022 - 67,764 arrivals
• March 2022 - 121,207 arrivals
• April 2022 - 295,095 arrivals
• May 2022 - 418,458 arrivals
• June 2022 - 534,733 arrivals
• July 2022 - 726,602 arrivals
• August 2022 - 729,601 arrivals
• September 2022 - 782,080 arrivals
• October 2022 - 816,764 arrivals
• November 2022 - 816,250 arrivals
• December 2022 - 820,155 arrivals

Average Length of Stay in Singapore for International Arrivals

• January 2022: 18.9 days
• February 2022: 16.9 days
• March 2022: 12.5 days
• April 2022: 7.3 days
• May 2022: 6.1 days
• June 2022: 5.7 days
• July 2022: 5.1 days
• August 2022: 4.9 days
• September 2022: 3.4 days
• October 2022: 3.6 days
• November 2022: 4.1 days
• December 2022 - 5.2 days

International Visitor Arrivals By Sex and Age

Creating a good image of the destination can have an effect on tourists. Sex and age are the most important factors of a tourist destination for the number of international visitors. Let’s look at the big picture:

• Female: Total of 2,544,620 female arrivals in Singapore (around 2.5 million female arrivals)
• Male: Total of 2,829,190 male arrivals in Singapore (around 2.8 million arrivals)

By Age Group

• Under 15 Years: 431,351 visitors
• 15-19 Years: 170,420 visitors
• 20-24 Years: 405,960 visitors
• 25-34 Years: 1,390,000 visitors
• 35-44 Years: 1,150,000 visitors
• 45-54 Years: 838,830 visitors
• 55-64 Years: 601,890 visitors
• 65 & Over: 389,960 visitors

Singapore Arrivals by Mode of Transport

About 4.6 million people from outside the country flew on commercial flights in 2022. In that year, when Singapore reopened its borders to the rest of the world, there was a sudden rise in air travel.

• Arrivals via Air: 4,642,610 (Around 4.6 million arrivals)
• Arrivals via Sea: 441,123
• Arrivals via Land: 294,057

Singapore Hotel Statistics for 2022

People who are on the road need a place to sleep. Read on to learn more about the hotel business in 2022. Be careful, though, because the results might surprise you.

I should make it clear that these numbers are only for hotels that are listed in the official gazette.

Average Singapore Hotel Occupancy Rate in 2022

At that time, more rooms were being used, so a higher percentage means that more rooms were being used.

• Jan 2022: 59%
• February 2022: 64%
• March 2022: 60%
• April 2022: 67%
• May 2022: 73%
• June 2022: 78%
• July 2022: 79%
• August 2022: 77%
• September 2022: 83%
• October 2022: 85%
• November 2022: 87%
• December 2022: 92%

Rooms that are being fixed up or that are being used by staff are not included.

• Jan 2022: 962.68K
• February 2022: 883.23K
• March 2022: 1.34M
• April 2022: 1.33M
• May 2022: 1,44M
• June 2022: 1,58M
• July 2022: 1,55M
• August 2022: 1,62M
• September 2022: 1.65M
• October 2022: 1.71M
• November 2022: 1.63M
• December 2022: 1.72M

Singapore Tourism Receipts during the Pandemic

COVID-19 has had a big impact on the growth and development of economies around the world. This is not a secret. This is especially true in the business of travel and tourism. Next, we’ll look at tourism before, during, and after the outbreak:

Tourism Receipts per Major Component for 2019

For 2019, tourism receipts equaled 27.69B (billion) dollars, an 2.77% increase from 2018.

• Shopping: 5.64B (billion)
• Accommodation: 5.53B
• Food and Beverages: 2.5B
• Sightseeing, Entertainment, and Gaming: 6.0B
• Other major components not listed (airfare, port taxes, etc.): 8.03B

Tourism Receipts per Major Component for 2020

For 2020, tourism receipts equaled 4.83B (billion) dollars, an 82.56% decrease from 2020.

• Shopping: 1702.93M (million)
• Accommodation: 1.02B (billion)
• Food and Beverages: 453.67M
• Sightseeing, Entertainment, and Gaming: 951.27M
• Other major components not listed (airfare, port taxes, etc.): 1.7B

Tourism Receipts per Major Component for 2021

For 2021, tourism receipts equaled 1.89B (billion) dollars, a 60.79% decrease from 2020.

• Shopping: 174.42M (million)
• Accommodation: 580.44M
• Food and Beverages: 192.46M
• Sightseeing, Entertainment, and Gaming: 223.26M
• Other major components not listed (airfare, port taxes, etc.): 723.05M

Tourism Receipts per Major Component for the 2022

Looking at the tourism receipts for 2022, we can see an enormous increase from 2021.

• Shopping: 899.36M (million)
• Accommodation: 1.05B
• Food and Beverages: 367.5M
• Sightseeing, Entertainment, and Gaming: 751.56M
• Other major components not listed (airfare, port taxes, etc.): 1.42B

What are Singapore's Traditional Incoming Markets, and How will that Change Post-COVID?

Over the course of 2022, global COVID rules and travel restrictions have been gradually lifted. As a result, we should expect a steady rise in tourism to several major places around the world, including Singapore. The economy, along with everything else, eventually returned to normal. Singapore has been successful for a long time because of its overall Traditional Incoming Market framework.

Singapore’s economy is open and heavily based on trade. It is a key link in the supply chain worldwide. Singapore has mostly open investment strategies and a strong free market economy. At the same time, Singapore’s government takes an active role in managing and keeping the economy growing. It also supports open investment policies and a strong free market economy. The country has some of the strictest laws in the world against corruption, and they are being followed strictly.

There has been a lot of foreign investment in the petrochemical, electronic, pharmaceutical, machinery and equipment, and services sectors of Singapore’s manufacturing sector (financial, trade, and business). By giving companies tax breaks, funding for research and development (R&D), and chances to work with local research institutions, the government is trying to make the country a hub for R&D and innovation around the world.

Singapore’s digital innovation, pharmaceutical manufacturing, environmental sustainability, and cybersecurity sectors are likely to get more foreign investments in the future. Singapore’s government is putting a lot of money into AI, robotics, integrated systems, and protecting the environment in order to make the country a hub for these technologies in Southeast Asia. Also, Singapore has always been a place where research and medical technology are made and developed.

Post COVID-19 Scenario

Even though it’s hard to predict inbound tourism, we can guess how Singapore’s usual inbound markets will change after the covid.

34% of Singapore’s workers are from outside the country, which makes the country very dependent on them. After the first COVID-19 pandemic outbreak was found in dormitories where low-wage immigrant workers in the construction and maritime industries lived, strict quarantine rules almost put an end to the construction industry. The Singaporean government had cut most businesses’ quotas for mid-skilled and low-skilled foreign workers in 2020. This was done to encourage businesses to be more efficient and hire more Singaporeans. After COVID-19, it impacted the overall economic growth of 2022.

The tourism industry was one of the first to feel the effects of the pandemic, since almost all tourism operations around the world had to stop so that the virus could be stopped. But things turned out differently in 2022, when Singapore became a top tourist destination. In 2022, some tourists may even plan a stopover in Singapore just to see the city’s many sights.

Before the epidemic, China was the most important market for Singapore to sell to. China dropped from number one on the list of most visited countries in 2019 to number eleven in 2022. This is because between 2019 and 2022, the number of visitors to China had dropped by 98.2%. Japan used to be sixth, but now it’s not even on the list of top countries that come here. But the strict covid laws were a major reason why Chinese and Japanese international tourism is going down.

There is now no reason to think that tourists from the rest of the industry’s traditional markets will stop coming to Singapore. The number of people coming from these top countries has gone up a lot from one month to the next, and the numbers show that this is likely to keep happening. And based on what we’ve learned, we think that the tourism industry will continue to grow beyond 2022.

Final Words

Based on the information below, we can see that Singapore’s tourism industry started to grow again in 2022, after two long years. STB wants to keep growing Singapore’s tourism industry by coming up with new ideas and products. Tourism is still Singapore’s fastest-growing business because it can create jobs, bring in money from other countries, and help develop many different parts of the country.

There are so many great things to see and photograph in Singapore that you will want to see more. Plan your trip now to make sure that you have a great time.

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Singapore’s tourist arrivals expected to hit 4m to 6m in 2022

INTERNATIONAL visitor arrivals to Singapore are expected to reach 4 million to 6 million for the full year as travel recovers amid eased Covid-19 curbs, said the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on Thursday (Jul 14).

For the first half of the year, visitor numbers hit 1.5 million, more than 12 times the year-ago figure of 119,000. Total tourism receipts in the first quarter came in at an estimated S$1.3 billion, up 213 per cent from the same period last year.

While the latest numbers remain a fraction of pre-pandemic figures, STB expects that tourism will recover to pre-Covid levels “by the mid-2020s”.

The latest forecast means that Singapore’s tourism performance in 2022 will better that of 2020 – the first year of the pandemic – when full-year visitor arrivals were 2.74 million, down 85.7 per cent from 2019.

Alan Cheong, head of research at Savills Singapore, said that STB’s mid-2020s recovery projection is also his baseline, considering that the improving tourism numbers in recent months are still a far cry from pre-Covid numbers.

“It’s a bridge too far for tourism to recover by next year, or even the end of next year,” he said.

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Wong Xian Yang, head of research at Cushman & Wakefield, noted that the target aligns with the International Air Transport Association’s forecast for passenger levels in the Asia-Pacific region to recover in 2025.

“Given that regional borders in some countries in the Asia-Pacific have not yet fully reopened, the recovery for tourism will be a prolonged one,” he said.

RHB analyst Vijay Natarajan said that he agreed that the mid-2020s target was reasonable, but that it might be “on the conservative side”.

“The only market that has been missing is Greater China (which prior to Covid accounted for about 24 per cent of total arrivals), and we believe there’s a possibility of China opening up in the later half of next year or by 2024, which should result in tourist numbers reaching pre-Covid levels,” he said.

Singapore took a major step forward on Apr 1, reopening its border with the launch of its Vaccinated Travel Framework. In the first half of the year, Indonesia accounted for the most international visitors, with about 281,550, followed by India, Malaysia, Australia and the Philippines. Together, the five countries accounted for 56 per cent of tourist arrivals.

Indonesia, India and Malaysia also recorded the largest absolute year-on-year growth in visitors, with numbers growing by about 286,000, 204,000 and 132,000 respectively.

The average length of stay for visitors more than doubled in H1 2022 to 7.1 days, up from 3.4 days in pre-pandemic 2019.

Excluding sightseeing, entertainment and gaming data, Indonesia, India and China were the top three sources of tourism receipts in Q1 2022, contributing 32 per cent.

Among the top 10 sources of tourism receipts, Indonesia and India registered the highest year-on-year absolute growth of S$95 million or 187 per cent, and S$97 million or 376 per cent respectively.

All major components of tourism receipts recorded growth on the year, with shopping and accommodation leading with 373 per cent and 344 per cent respectively.

“Tourism flows will face some headwinds for the rest of the year because of the volatile global political and economic environment, as well as the evolving health situation,” said STB. However, it added that it remained “cautiously optimistic” and anticipates a strong performance from key source markets this year, given a strong pipeline of events and new and rejuvenated offerings.

Keith Tan, chief executive of STB, said: “The encouraging growth in visitor arrivals and tourism receipts signals strong pent-up demand, and underscore Singapore’s continued appeal as a vibrant and attractive destination for leisure and business travellers.”

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SINGAPORE: Singapore will pump in more than S$300 million (US$223 million) to help its tourism sector continue its post-pandemic recovery amid intensifying global competition, said Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan on Friday (Mar 1).   Besides developing new products and experiences, the latest capital injection will also go to rejuvenating existing tourism offerings and upskilling workers, he told parliament during a debate on the ministry’s spending plans for the year.

Being one of the worst-hit industries during the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism sector has received several rounds of funding to aid its recovery.   For example, close to half a billion dollars was set aside in 2022 to support “strategic manpower capabilities” in the sector and offset business costs, among others.   In 2021, the Tourism Development Fund – first set up in 2005 to grow tourism receipts, visitor arrivals and jobs – also got a S$68.5 million top-up to provide targeted support for the battered industry.   Mr Tan said the fund has introduced a number of new attractions and lifestyle events, such as sports and lifestyle attraction Trifecta in Somerset . More than 100 local tourism businesses also received assistance to become more productive and sustainable over the past two years.   “We encourage all our tourism companies to make full use of this top-up to grow your business,” he said.

Singapore's tourism sector saw a strong rebound in 2023, with international visitor arrivals recovering to 13.6 million . This was about 71 per cent of tourist arrivals in 2019, before international travel came to a halt in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Tourism receipts for the first three quarters of 2023 also reached 98 per cent of the same period in 2019.   The Singapore government expects this recovery to continue in 2024, with international visitor arrivals to reach between 15 and 16 million visitors while chalking up around S$26 billion to S$27.5 billion in tourism receipts.

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The implementation of a mutual 30-day visa-free travel between China and Singapore brings “more good news”, said Mr Tan.   Under the agreement which started on Feb 9, Singaporeans and Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports can enter China or Singapore without a visa for no more than 30 days if they are travelling for business, sightseeing, visiting friends and family, or other private affairs.

Mr Tan said this has made it easier for Chinese visitors to travel to Singapore - a likely boost to arrivals and spending across tourism-related, retail and the food and beverage sectors. The longer visa exemption also makes it more convenient for Singaporeans to travel to China for leisure and business.

Beyond investments, the government is also working with the tourism sector to develop “a pipeline of high quality and first-of-its-kind experiences” that will be launched in the coming years.

These include expansions at the Resorts World Sentosa to develop a Minions-themed zone at Universal Studios Singapore and an oceanarium that is significantly larger than the existing SEA Aquarium.

Sentosa will also get a new attraction called the Sensoryscape. Connecting Resorts World Sentosa and Sentosa’s beaches, the pathway will feature “multi-sensorial gardens” with digital light art displays at night, said Mr Tan.   The 30,000 sqm pathway, first announced in 2019, is part of a master plan to transform Sentosa and nearby Pulau Brani into a game-changing leisure and tourism spot in the next two to three decades. The iconic Merlion statue on Sentosa island was closed that year to make way for the new development.

The Sensoryscape will be soft launched this month.   Altogether, these new experiences will help to strengthen Singapore’s appeal as a “compelling destination”, Mr Tan said.

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19 Key Singapore Tourism Statistics in 2023

Discover the remarkable resurgence of Singapore's tourism in 2023. Explore 19 key statistics revealing a thriving industry poised for a bright future.

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As a passionate traveler and someone deeply interested in the world of tourism, I couldn't help but dive into the latest statistics on Singapore's tourism scene for 2023. 

The numbers are not just impressive, they reveal a fascinating story of resilience and recovery in the wake of the pandemic. 

In this blog post, we'll explore the 19 key Singapore tourism statistics for 2023 and uncover the exciting insights they offer.

The top 19 Singapore tourism statistics at a glance

• Singapore's international visitor arrivals (IVA) reached 6.3 million in 2022, exceeding expectations, and visitor numbers are expected to double in 2023, reaching up to 14 million visitors  [source ]
• In the first quarter of 2023, Singapore welcomed more than 2.9 million visitors, which is about two-thirds of pre-Covid-19 numbers  [source ]
• The recovery of the tourism sector continues, and Singapore's tourism industry is on track for a full recovery by 2024  [source ]
• The number of visitors to Singapore who came here stayed longer in 2023, with an average of 3.97 days, up from 3.34 days in 2019  [source ]
• International visitor arrivals to Singapore are expected to hit 12 million to 14 million in 2023, with full tourism recovery expected by 2024  [source ]
• Tourism receipts are also anticipated to climb to $18 billion to $21 billion in 2023  [source ]
• Singapore's top visitor markets comprise of Indonesia, India, and Malaysia  [source ]
• The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is helping the tourism sector ramp up hiring to support the pace of recovery, and as of September 2022, about 65,000 people, or around 78% of the figures in 2019, were employed in the industry  [source ]
• Singapore's tourism sector saw strong growth in 2022, with 6.3 million international visitors spending between S$13.8 billion and S$14.3 billion, half of 2019's tourism receipts  [source ]
• Singapore's tourism industry is expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels next year  [source ]
• The STB is launching a guide to help attractions digitalize and transform their key business functions such as customer service, sales, and marketing  [source ]
• The STB is also funding TV and film projects that spotlight and market Singapore to global audiences, receiving funding for up to 30% of the costs, including production and marketing expenditures  [source ]
• Singapore's tourism industry is expected to contribute significantly to the country's GDP in 2023  [source ]
• The STB is working to promote Singapore as a leading business and leisure destination for post-pandemic travelers  [source ]
• Singapore's tourism industry is expected to create many job opportunities in 2023  [source ]
• Singapore's tourism industry is expected to continue to grow in 2023, with many events planned throughout the year, such as Art SG, Southeast Asia's largest art fair  [source ]
• Singapore's tourism industry is expected to benefit from the country's high vaccination rate and strict safety measures  [source ]
• Singapore's tourism industry is expected to benefit from the country's reputation as a safe and clean destination  [source ]
• Singapore's tourism industry is expected to benefit from the country's strong digital infrastructure, which allows for easy access to information and booking services  [source ]

Now, let's dive in.

Singapore's Spectacular Arrival Numbers

Singapore has always been a magnet for travelers, but the numbers for 2023 are nothing short of astonishing. 

International visitor arrivals (IVA) reached a staggering 6.3 million in 2022, exceeding all expectations. Even more jaw-dropping is the projection for 2023 - a whopping 14 million visitors! 

It's a clear sign that Singapore's allure remains strong and is drawing in travelers from around the globe.

Post-Pandemic Recovery

In the first quarter of 2023, Singapore welcomed over 2.9 million visitors, a milestone that's about two-thirds of pre-Covid-19 levels. This promising resurgence suggests that the travel industry is on a path to reclaim its pre-pandemic glory. 

With visitor numbers rising steadily, Singapore's tourism sector seems well on its way to a full recovery by 2024.

Longer Stays and Bigger Spending

Here's an interesting shift - visitors to Singapore are staying longer in 2023, with an average of 3.97 days, up from 3.34 days in 2019. This means that travelers are not just passing through but are opting for more immersive experiences. And they're not shy about opening their wallets either. Tourism receipts are anticipated to climb to a substantial $18 billion to $21 billion in 2023. Travelers are not just exploring Singapore; they're contributing significantly to its economy.

Leading Visitor Markets and Job Creation

Singapore's top visitor markets comprise Indonesia, India, and Malaysia. This data reveals the importance of neighboring countries in sustaining Singapore's tourism sector. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is playing a pivotal role in this recovery. It's helping the tourism sector boost hiring efforts, with approximately 65,000 people employed in the industry as of September 2022, accounting for nearly 78% of pre-pandemic figures.

The STB's Initiatives

STB's Innovative Initiatives

The STB isn't just sitting back and watching the numbers rise; it's actively driving change. It's launching a guide to aid attractions in digitalizing and transforming their key business functions. This includes enhancing customer service, sales, and marketing efforts. 

Furthermore, the STB is fueling TV and film projects that showcase Singapore to global audiences. By providing funding for up to 30% of production and marketing expenditures, it's amplifying Singapore's visibility on the global stage.

Economic Significance and Growth Prospects

In 2023, Singapore's tourism industry is not just a source of wanderlust; it's also a significant contributor to the country's GDP. The sector's potential for growth is immense, with a range of events planned for the year, including Art SG, Southeast Asia's largest art fair. 

These events are set to attract even more visitors and stimulate the economy.

Factors in Singapore's Favor

Singapore's strong vaccination rate, strict safety measures, reputation as a safe and clean destination, and robust digital infrastructure all work together to benefit its tourism industry. 

These factors provide travelers with confidence and convenience, making Singapore an attractive destination in a post-pandemic world.

In conclusion, the 19 key Singapore tourism statistics for 2023 reveal a promising and resilient sector. The numbers tell a story of recovery, adaptability, and innovation in the face of adversity. 

As travelers, we have much to look forward to as Singapore continues to evolve as a top-notch destination. So, pack your bags and get ready to explore the Lion City – it's a journey filled with excitement and opportunity. 

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• New Tourism Development in Jurong Lake District
• International Trade Events
• Singapore Familiarization Trips
• EVA-Ready Programme
• Tourism Industry Conference
• Expo 2025 Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities
• Students & Fresh Graduates
• Professionals
• Attractions Operator
• Business/Leisure Event Organiser
• Media Professional
• Tourist Guide
• Travel Agent

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About the Organisation

What industry does your organization fall within, what best describes the key intent of the project that your organisation is seeking funding for, is your organisation a singapore-registered legal entity, is your organisation an association, is the project able to achieve one or more of the following outcome.

• Increase no. of sailings to/from Singapore
• Increase no. of foreign cruise passengers to Singapore through sailings to/from Singapore
• Increase no. of pre/post nights for cruise passengers sailing to/from Singapore
• Increase capability of industry players via cruise-specific industry training programmes
• Strengthen the potential/ attractiveness of cruising in Singapore and/or Southeast Asia

Is the project able to achieve one or more of the following?

• Improve visitor satisfaction (especially foreign visitors)
• Increase footfall
• Increase revenue
• Significant branding and PR value

Is the project able to attract foreign visitors and contribute to foreign visitors' spend?

Who will be the main target audience of your project, is your project innovative and/or a new event in singapore with tourism potential, what best describes your project, does the event have proven track records in singapore or overseas, and/or growth in tourism value such as growing foreign visitorship, and/or enhancement of precinct vibrancy etc, does the project have a clear tourism focus (e.g. tourism-related trainings, tourism companies taking on capability development initiatives or technology companies creating technology products and services for the tourism businesses), what best describes your market feasibility study project.

Based on your selection, the following STB grant/s may be applicable for your project:

Please note that projects that have commenced prior to Singapore Tourism Board's offer may not be eligible for grant support. Examples where projects are deemed as having commenced include:

• Applicant has started work on the project e.g. tender has been called.
• Applicant has made payment(s) to any supplier, vendor or third party.
• Applicant has signed a contractual agreement with any supplier, vendor or third party.