Singapore tourism

Singapore bets on K-pop’s soft power for long-term tourism and branding gains

Upcoming BTS concerts expected to lift tourism, though economic impact may be shy of Taylor Swift’s Eras tour effect

STB says that it expects 17 million to 18 million international visitor arrivals this year, compared with 16.9 million in 2025.

Singapore’s tourism receipts could set record in 2026, despite slower arrivals growth

STB’s arrivals forecast is more conservative for this year, after tourist volumes missed estimates in 2025 

Singapore's tourism receipts have already exceeded pre-pandemic levels, reaching S$29.8 billion in 2024 – 7.6% higher than in 2019.
OUTLOOK 2026

Singapore’s 2026 visitor arrivals may fall short of pre-Covid levels, but tourist spending should keep rising: observers

Growth in tourism receipts will be fuelled by Mice visitors, alongside rising demand for wellness, medical services and experiential offerings

“Ten years down the line, our ambition is not (to be) a travel agency, but a lifestyle company," says managing director Alan Ang.
ENTERPRISE 50 AWARDS

EU Holidays tries new things to stay fresh and exciting, 15 years in

The E50 Award will lend credibility to the travel operator as it expands overseas, says its managing director

As at June this year, Singapore’s total tourism workforce stood at 75,000, up from 69,000 a year earlier, notes STB.

Tourism sector actively hiring as new roles emerge in tech and sustainability

The Singapore Tourism Board expects the opening of new hotels by end-2026 to create more jobs

The F1 night race is traditionally a peak period for tourism in Singapore. To serve the crowd, hotels are putting the pedal to the metal.

Hotels at full throttle as F1 weekend occupancies, rates set to beat 2024

They expect a smooth ride as festivities approach the finish line

Despite the tourism and economic benefits brought about by the Singapore Grand Prix, many local businesses within the circuit area report losses due to the multi-day road closures.

Two sides of the track: Winners and losers of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix

The glittering spectacle also casts a long shadow on everyday commerce for local merchants, who must brace for a period of costly disruption