S'pore seeks to welcome 1.5m cruise passengers by 2015

[SINGAPORE] Singapore is targeting to welcome 1.5 million cruise passengers by 2015, up from the 913,000 that sailed into the island last year, as it sets its sights on winning a sizable slice of the rapidly growing Asian cruise industry.

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) believes it is able to hit these numbers as the sector in Singapore and the region is still in a nascent stage and has strong growth potential, especially if it is able to attract more international cruise passengers here.

To help it achieve these targets, STB is already working with Singapore's neighbours to offer a collaborative and better-quality product, with travel operators to increase the appeal of cruising in the region, and with tour operators to enhance passengers' experience here.