In 2022, the total international visitor arrivals to Singapore was approximately 6.31 million, a considerable increase from the previous year. This was due to progressive recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted the international travel and tourism sector.
From transit point to tourist destination
Singapore is one of Asia’s leading transport hubs for international air passenger traffic, and serves as a transit point between Asia and the rest of the world. It is surrounded by several popular destinations among international tourists, such as Thailand, Bali in Indonesia, and Malaysia. Even so, Singapore had managed to market itself as a must-visit tourist destination in its own right, attracting repeat visitors by offering unique city experiences such as the Gardens by the Bay, and integrated resorts boasting casinos and amusement parks.
Profile of the international visitor to Singapore
China remained Singapore’s largest feeder market for international visitors in 2021, followed by India and Indonesia. The majority of international visitors to Singapore were there for holiday purposes, and stayed for an average of 4 nights prior to travel disruptions due to COVID-19. This could be due to the relatively expensive cost of accommodation there and the relatively compact location of the major attractions, making it easier for tourists to see the sights in a short period of time.
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STB. (May 23, 2023). Number of international visitor arrivals in Singapore from 2013 to 2022 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/977993/total-international-visitor-arrivals-singapore/
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STB. (2023). Number of international visitor arrivals in Singapore from 2013 to 2022 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/977993/total-international-visitor-arrivals-singapore/
STB. "Number of International Visitor Arrivals in Singapore from 2013 to 2022 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 23 May 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/977993/total-international-visitor-arrivals-singapore/
STB, Number of international visitor arrivals in Singapore from 2013 to 2022 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/977993/total-international-visitor-arrivals-singapore/ (last visited June 18, 2024)
Number of international visitor arrivals in Singapore from 2013 to 2022 (in millions) [Graph], STB, May 23, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/977993/total-international-visitor-arrivals-singapore/