As of October 2023, Singapore has seen a steady increase in visitor arrivals, reaching 1.13 million for the month, maintaining the same level as the previous month. The total number of visitors for the first ten months of 2023 stood at 11.27 million, a significant 147.2% increase year-on-year. This figure represents approximately 71% of the visitor volume during the same period in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic, when Singapore recorded 15.86 million arrivals.
Key Source Markets and Visitor Duration
Indonesia and China have emerged as the top source markets for Singapore’s tourism sector. In October, Indonesia contributed 180,880 visitors, while China was a close second with 122,760 visitors. Notably, Chinese tourists had a longer average stay of 4.35 days compared to Indonesian visitors, who stayed for an average of 2.88 days. The overall average stay duration for visitors from all international markets in October was 3.55 days.
Comparative Analysis with Pre-Pandemic Levels
The recovery of Singapore’s tourism sector is further highlighted when comparing current visitor numbers with those from pre-pandemic years. From January to October 2023, arrivals from Indonesia reached 1.87 million, about 74.8% of the 2019 figure for the same period. Similarly, arrivals from mainland China accounted for approximately 36% of the 2019 figure. Other significant contributors included Malaysia, India, and Australia, with respective visitor numbers of 891,900, 887,270, and 884,260 for the first ten months of 2023.
This resurgence in tourism is a positive indicator for Singapore’s economy, showcasing the city-state’s appeal as a global travel destination post-pandemic.
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