Singapore
Int’l arrivals in Mar 2024 reach 1.48 mil, 95% of 2019 levels; room revenue hits $494 mil SGD, +37% YoY.
Latest monthly intl arrivals
1,480,000
Mar 2024
Recovery vs 2019
95%
Mar 2019: 1,564,664
YTD Intl Arrivals
4,352,982
Up to Mar 2024
Percent of 2024 Target
29%
of 15M target
Source: Intl arrivals - Singapore Tourism Analytics Network. Page last updated: 4 May 2024.
Latest Travel Industry News
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4-May-2024 🛬 inboundHeavy rain of 107.2mm was recorded in Western Singapore, the equivalent of 65% of Singapore’s average May rainfall. The heavy rain triggered flood alert warnings for Singapore, seeing 27 flights out from Changi airport delayed and 24 arriving flights seeing baggage handling disruptions due to the rain and lightning warningsSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/heavy-rain-prompts-flood-warnings-for-many-areas-of-singapore
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3-May-2024 🛬 inboundInternational arrivals in Mar 2024 reached 1,480,514, up from Feb 2024’s 1,436,574, with the majority of arrivals from Southeast Asia (534,342). China was the top source market (247,724) which was a drop from Feb’s 326,968. Indonesia was the 2nd largest source market (205,033), Malaysia 3rd (120,256). Average Room Rate (ARR) was $301.49 SGD, +1.3% MoM, and +14.3% YoY. Room revenue for Mar 2023 reached $493.8 mil SGD, +9.5% MoM and +37% YoY. RevPAR was $252.79 SGD, +2.4% MoM and +20.5% YoY. Average occupancy was 84%, up from 83% in Feb 2024Source: businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-hotels-average-room-rate-grows-march-tourist-arrivals-reach-new-post-covid-high
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2-May-2024 🛬 inboundResorts World Sentosa’s S.E.A Aquarium and the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) will collaborate to build climate resilience through research projects and educational activitiesSource: ttgasia.com/2024/05/02/resorts-world-sentosa-enters-marine-research-partnership-with-local-university/
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2-May-2024 👨✈️ aviation3 flights from Changi Airport were cancelled on 1 May due to Mount Ruang volcanic activities in Indonesia. It involves 2 Scoot flights to Balikpapan and Manado, 1 AirAsia flight to KuchingSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/three-flights-from-changi-cancelled-due-to-indonesia-s-mount-ruang-volcanic-activity
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1-May-2024 🛬 inboundThe Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is taking steps to bring back Indian tourists to pre-pandemic levels. STB’s Regional Director to India said they are focusing on family, corporate and film tourism segments. STB is working with production houses to showcase Singapore to Indian audiences due to the influence of Bollywood to generate interest in destinations. STB is working with Disney Adventure for an exclusive cruise product home-ported from Singapore from 2025Source: cnbctv18.com/travel/destinations/india-singapore-cruise-service-likely-as-stb-looks-to-cross-pre-covid-visitor-arrivals-from-india-19405230.htm
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1-May-2024 👨✈️ aviation2 Singapore Airlines (SIA) and 4 Scoot flights from Southern China were delayed on 30 Apr due to heavy rain. SIA said flights from Shanghai and Beijing were delayed and left after 4 hours and 6 hours respectively from its scheduled flight timeSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/severe-thunderstorms-in-southern-chinese-cities-delay-sia-scoot-flights-between-singapore-and-china
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30-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe National Trades Union Congress said 200,000 workers have benefited from skills training since 2019 through company training committees (CTCs)Source: straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/company-training-committees-have-benefited-over-200000-workers-in-s-pore-ntuc
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30-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundK-pop group BabyMonster will hold their first Singapore fan meeting event on 15 Jun. Singtel announced its customers can purchase tickets during the presale on 6 May. LiveNation members can purchase on 7 May and general sales will begin on 8 MaySource: channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/babymonster-singapore-fanmeet-june-2024-4302421
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30-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said the labour market expanded at a slower pace in Q1 2024 compared to Q4 2023. But, retrenchment continues to decline for a second consecutive quarter with unemployment rates remaining low. In Mar 2024, the unemployment rate was at 2.1%Source: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mom-labour-force-report-advance-release-q1-2024-4302461
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30-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSingapore HeritageFest (SHF) will be held from 1-26 May featuring 120 programs celebrating the heritage of Singapore’s buildings, sites, and structures. The National Heritage Board (NHB) will organise various activities like workshops, tours, trials, and exhibitions during this festivalSource: cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/singapore-heritagefest-may-2024-389366
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29-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundA new 200-room hotel facing Coney Island will be constructed at the Punggol Digital District, an upcoming business park in north-east Singapore. JTC Corporation said the hotel will be part of a business park towerSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/200-room-hotel-facing-coney-island-to-be-housed-in-punggol-digital-district
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29-Apr-2024 🌏 outbound14 travel agents and 2 journalists flow on Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) from Singapore to Hong Kong for a famtrip in Hong KongSource: ttgasia.com/2024/04/29/new-greater-bay-airlines-singapore-flight-spurs-sale-of-hong-kong/
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26-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said Singapore’s economy was boosted by an increase in tourism activity in Q1 2024 attributed to concerts by Coldplay and Taylor Swift. MAS said the concert was held for 12 days in total, and half of the audience are from overseas. Singapore’s economy grew 2.7% YoY in Q1 2024 vs 2.2% in Q1 2023. MAS said that based on private sector analysts, tourism activities in relation to the concerts generated $350-$450 million SGD in revenue. Hotel occupancy rate increased to 80% in Jan and Feb 2024 compared to 77% in Q4 2023Source: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/taylor-swift-coldplay-concerts-singapore-economy-mas-4292951
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26-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundScientists and nature lovers are asking the Government to protect Mandai and Lentor forest patches by making them nature parks. The Central Catchment Nature Reserve said many critically endangered wildlife are living in these forests. A book titled Singapore Terrestrial Conservation Plan by 40 scientists and conservationists will be launched on 28 Apr and the book assesses Singapore’s approach to dealing with nature on landSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/scientists-conservationists-call-for-mandai-tagore-forests-to-be-studied-as-potential-nature-parks
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26-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore’s Director-General said the aviation industry should pay attention to runway safety as the country’s air traffic is close to making a pre-pandemic recovery. He said the new emerging safety challenges are less experienced post-pandemic workforce, weather patterns, concern with the original equipment manufacturers, and global aviation disruptions due to conflictSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/pay-more-attention-to-runway-safety-amid-air-traffic-growth-urges-caas-chief
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25-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundJay Chou will perform at the National Stadium from 11-13 Oct as a part of Carnival World TourSource: channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/jay-chou-singapore-concert-october-2024-4291121
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25-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundMarina Bay Sands (MBS) reported +51.1% YoY earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of $597 million USD in Q1 2024. The resort's net revenue recorded $1.16 billion USD, an increase from Q1 2023 of $848 million USD and higher than $1.06 billion USD in Q4 2023. MBS occupancy rate was at 95%, while its average daily rate (AFDR) was $713 USDSource: sbr.com.sg/hotels-tourism/news/marina-bay-sands-earnings-jump-511-in-1q24
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25-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundTaiwan launches its travel campaign called, “Explore Taiwan”, on double-decker buses, taxis, and MRT trains in Singapore to attract more tourists. The campaign also will run on newspaper ads and radio commercials alongside a Taiwan Travel Fair. In 2023, Taiwan welcomed 460,000 visitors from Singapore similar to pre-pandemic levels. Singapore was the largest tourist source from Southeast Asia and the 5th in the world. The National Immigration Agency (NIA) said Taiwan welcomed 32,935 tourists from Singapore in Jan 2024, +13% to pre-pandemic levelsSource: taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5673462
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25-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationChangi Airport’s passenger traffic in Q1 2024 recorded 16.5 million passengers surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 0.5%. From Jan-Mar the airport handled 5.43 million, 5.35 million, and 5.73 million passenger movements respectively. The passenger movements are 96%, 104.3%, and 101.7% higher compared to pre-pandemic levels. The aircraft movements recorded 89,400, 94% of pre-pandemic levels. Changi Airport’s top 5 markets for the Q1 were China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Thailand. Denpasar, Manila, Taipei, Seoul, and Shanghai are among the top 10 cities that outperformed their Q1 2019 numbers by 10%. Airfreight in Q1 2024 recorded 474,000 tonnes, +14% YoYSource: channelnewsasia.com/business/changi-airport-group-passenger-traffic-pre-pandemic-levels-q1-2024-4292101
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25-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationHotel Indigo brand with 255 rooms will open at Changi Airport Terminal 2 (T2) by 2028, one year later than originally planned. Changi Airport Group (CAG) said it awarded a contract to develop and lease the new hotel to OUE Limited, which also owns the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport hotel at T3. Hotel Indigo Changi Airport will be the first “zero energy” hotel in Singapore. The hotel will produce the energy it consumes through solar panels, hybrid cooling systems, naturally ventilated corridors and rainwater-harvesting technologySource: straitstimes.com/singapore/new-255-room-hotel-under-hotel-indigo-brand-to-open-at-changi-airport-t2-by-2028
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25-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundA survey by Skyscanner among 1,000 Singaporean aged 18-25 found that; - 94% of young adults have either gone on their first solo journey or plan to do so soon - 58% of young travellers planned their first trip independently - 65% of travellers use to travel to explore potential places to live or work in the future - Nearly 50% of travellers are willing to explore unfrequented destinations and embrace spontaneity in their travel with last-minute and flexible planning - 58% of travellers said Safety is their concern and 56% said the budget is their top concern - The average airfare spending for their first trip is $940 USDSource: travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Travel-Trends/Could-Singaporean-Gen-Zs-be-the-most-adventurous-travellers
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24-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSentosa Development Corporation (SDC) received recognition in the Tourism category at the SBR National Business Awards 2024 for its product innovation and digital enhancementSource: sbr.com.sg/co-written-partner/event-news/sentosa-development-corporation-triumphs-in-tourism-category-sbr-national-business-awards-2024
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24-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundBooking.com new research about consumer’s attitudes, priorities, and influences related to sustainable travel shows; - 80% of Singapore travellers said sustainable travel is important to them - 50% of Singapore travellers said travelling more sustainable is important but not a primary consideration when planning for a trip - 34% of Singapore tourists said they are tired of hearing about climate change all the time - 75% of Singapore travellers say they want to travel more sustainable over the next year - 44% would feel guilty when they make less sustainable travel choices - 42% said the environmental damage is irreversible and their travel choices will not make any change - 72% said sustainable practices they see during their travel inspire them to be more sustainable in their everyday life - 97% of carry out activities for authentic, local, and cultural experiences - 92% shopped at small, independent stores - 91% who planned their trips so that they could walk, bike, or take public transportSource: traveldailynews.asia/research/booking-coms-latest-study-reveals-mixed-sentiments-on-sustainable-travel-among-singaporean-travelers/
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23-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundAGI Technosys’s licence was revoked due to failure to submit its audited statement of accounts and annual business profile returns. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said the revocation took effect on 22 Apr in accordance with the Travel Agents Act 1975. AGI will still need to refund all its existing customers or hand over its existing obligations to a licensed travel agentSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/stb-revokes-agi-technosys-travel-agent-licence
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23-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundGardens by the Bay features a new light installation called Borealis from 5 May. Switzerland-based artist Dan Acher recreated the aurorasSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/northern-lights-coming-to-supertree-grove-in-gardens-by-the-bay-in-may
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23-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSingapore’s core inflation recorded 3.1% in Mar due to slower price increases in food and services according to data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). The consumer price index slowed to 2.7% in Mar, a drop from 3.4% in Feb. Service inflation recorded 3.9% as the airfares dropped and holiday expenses increased at a slower pace. Accommodation inflation recorded 3.7% due to smaller housing rent increasesSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-core-inflation-eases-march-2024-consumer-price-index-4285331
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23-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundSJM Resorts will participate in the “Experience Macao Singapore Roadshow” organised by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) at the Suntec City Atrium Convention Centre from 25-28 Apr. This event aims to promote Macao’s position as the “World’s Centre of Tourism and Leisure”Source: themalaysianreserve.com/2024/04/23/sjm-poised-to-participate-in-experience-macao-singapore-roadshow/
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22-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundShinhan Card will work with the Singapore Tourism Organisation to promote joint marketing to offer benefits to customers travelling to Singapore. Shinhan Card announced on the 22nd that it signed a business agreement on 18 Apr at the Sebit Island Floating Island Convention to promote joint marketing to customers in Singapore. Through this agreement, Shinhan Card will work with the Singapore Tourism Authority to promote joint marketing for aviation, lodging, shopping, and food services. Shinhan Card will launch a "Go Go SING" campaign in May, highlighting the popular "Shinhan Card SOL Travel Check," which has 500,000 copies issued within two months of its release. Shinhan Card's SOL Travel Check will offer various benefits such as discounts to its customers on airfares and hotel accommodation, cash back local usage, and special overseas services using Shinhan Card's network with Singapore Airlines and Marina Bay Sands Hotel. The company also will work with Klook to offer up to 30% off tickets to major Singapore attractionsSource: mk.co.kr/en/economy/10996576
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21-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationA 2.5km-long underground link will be built to connect the future Changi Airport Terminal 5 with Terminal 2 comprising tunnels for a Skytrain system and a separate system to handle baggage. The T5 is expected to open in mid-2030Source: straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/25km-underground-link-to-be-built-between-changi-airport-t2-and-future-terminal-5
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19-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Inaugural Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2024, was held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands. 1,000 MICE industry professionals attended on 17-18 Apr. Northstar Travel Group organised this event featuring 160 exhibitors. The next Meetings Show Asia Pacific will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre on 23-24 Apr 2025. This event also hosted, 5,000 curated one-to-one hosted buyer business appointmentsSource: travelandtourworld.com/news/article/meetings-show-asia-pacific-2024-attracts-global-meeting-industry-leaders-in-singapore/
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19-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundThe China Travel Fair 2024 was held at the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Center on 19 AprSource: english.news.cn/20240419/a04b94c1f94a4c0090331fa4b2f3ee7c/c.html
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18-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundAdditional tickets for IU concerts for 20-21 Apr are available for sale from 12pm on 18 Apr. IU’s HER tour will be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium for the first time since 2019Source: channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/iu-singapore-concert-additional-tickets-4274106
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18-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundMarina Bay Sands (MBS) reported +51.5 YoY financial performance in Q1 2024. Its property earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation recorded $597 million USD in Q1 2024, an increase from $394 million USD in 2023. Its revenue increased to $1.2 billion USD, +36.8% YoY from $848 million USD in Q1 2023. MBS’ casino revenue increased to $869 million USD, +44.9% YoY with $593 million USD in 2023. Revenue from hotel rooms increased to $126 million USD, +29.9% YoY growth from $97 million USD in 2023Source: businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/marina-bay-sands-q1-profit-surges-51-5-us-597-million-tourism-boom
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18-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe third edition of Wellness Festival Singapore (WFS) will take place from 21 Jun to 21 Jul. Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said this year’s festival will feature 120 programs from 75 partners, including wellness, lifestyle, and hotel brands. This event will be organised by STB, supported by Enterprise Singapore, the Health Promotion Board, the National Arts Council, Sentosa Development Corporation, and Sport Singapore. The anchor event, “Glow Festival by Prudential” will be held with a collaboration between STB and Exceed Sports and Entertainment from 5-21 Jul at Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza and Rain OculusSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/wellness-festival-singapore-returns-for-third-year-promising-a-glow-for-its-participants
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18-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundSingapore visitors are looking to travel to Japan as the Japanese yen continues to weaken. Chan Brothers Travel's Senior Marketing Communications Manager said the currency exchange rate influences travel decisions. Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) data shows 591,300 Singaporeans visited Japan in 2023, +20% of pre-pandemic levels. Skyscanner data shows searches for Okinawa in Jul increased by 723%, and Osaka and Sapporo in Aug increased by 1,761% and 3% respectively, compared to the mid-Feb to mid-Apr 2024 period. Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2024 report shows Japan is a key destination for Singaporeans with 4 out of 5 destinations for Singaporeans showing the biggest YoY increase in searches were Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Nagoya. Taipei, Taiwan is the only non-Japanese destination in the top 5 rankingSource: ttgasia.com/2024/04/18/sliding-yen-sparks-joy-in-singapore-holiday-seekers/
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17-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSingaporean Foreign Minister met with the Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary to discuss the prospects of Singapore buying carbon credits from the PhilippinesSource: businessmirror.com.ph/2024/04/17/singapore-looking-to-buy-carbon-credits-from-phl/
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17-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSingapore is aiming for the world’s best MICE events destination according to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). STB reiterated that goal at the inaugural edition of the Meetings Show Asia Pacific on 17 Apr at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. The event is estimated to welcome 1,000 MICE industry professionals over two days. STB is developing a “legacy toolkit” with a clear framework for planning, executing and measuring legacy outcomes or the impact of an event to empower businesses. The toolkit will be launched by Jun and will include case studies and STB’s support to businessesSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-gunning-for-spot-as-world-s-best-mice-events-destination-stb
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17-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSingapore’s Pavilion named ‘The Dream Sphere’ at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan will represent the country’s innovative, sustainable, and resilient qualities. The Pavilion will feature interactive multimedia and art installations by Singaporean artistsSource: ttrweekly.com/lists/lt.php
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17-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationChangi Airport was named the second-best airport by Skytrax. Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar took the first spot. Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and the best in the world for its immigration service. Crowne Plaza Changi Airport was named as the best airport hotel globally for the 9th timeSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/hamad-international-in-doha-named-world-s-best-airport-changi-falls-to-second
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17-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationJewel Changi Airport recorded a 26% increase in footfall YoY. Canopy Park at the mall’s top floor recorded 12% more visitors than in 2023 and made 35% more in ticket sales. A spokesperson said the footfall is close to pre-pandemic levels. The retail sales at the mall from Apr 2023 to Mar 2024 are 17% more compared to Apr 2019 and Mar 2020. Jewel said 30% of its visitors between Apr 2023 and Mar 2024 were tourists, with the top 5 tourists from China, Malaysia, Taiwan, the US, and Indonesia. The top 5 spenders are from Indonesia, China, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam, with Chinese tourists spending 5X more in Q4 2023 compared to 2022Source: straitstimes.com/singapore/visitors-to-jewel-changi-airport-up-26-per-cent-as-retail-complex-marks-5th-year-of-operation
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16-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundDeputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be appointed as the new Prime Minister on 15 May and the outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will serve as a senior minister after he takes charge. He said a new cabinet lineup will be announced a few days before he is sworn in, but major changes are likely to take place after a general electionSource: bangkokpost.com/world/2776995/lee-to-stay-on-as-senior-minister-in-singapore
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16-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Director of Nala Employment, a recruitment agency, found a 50% increase in calls from Malaysians seeking employment in Singapore. Cultivar Staffing & Search data shows job postings attracted 30% more Malaysian job applicants YoY. Malaysians are looking for jobs in retail and food services, manufacturing, engineering, industrial, technology and healthcareSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/malaysians-working-jobs-ringgit-inflation-manpower-employment-4265736
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16-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationSingapore Airlines and Scoot flights will take a longer time after the flights begin to avoid Iranian airspace. Singapore Airline's flights between Singapore and Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, Rome, Zurich, and New York are affected. Scoot flights between Singapore and Athens will be delayed as wellSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-sia-flights-europe-new-york-delay-iran-attacks-israel-4268336
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15-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundAccor has opened the largest Mercure hotel in the world on Club Street, Singapore with 989 rooms. All rooms are equipped with filtered water dispensers and biodegradable bathroom amenitiesSource: travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Something-big-has-arrived-in-Singapore-Club-Street
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15-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Singapore Business Federation (SBF) launched The Emission Factors Registry for local businesses to track and report their carbon emissions accurately. The registry is a joint effort between the SBF, the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR), Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) and Singtel, and supported by the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment. This registry is a requirement for all listed companies to make climate-related disclosures from the 2025 financial year 2025 and large non-listed companies are required to do so from the 2027 financial yearSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/carbon-emissions-climate-reporting-greenhouse-gas-sustainability-grace-fu-4264736
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15-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundSwitzerland welcomed 67 event planners from Asia for a fam trip as a part of the 9th Asia Trophy 2024. The planners are from Singapore (3), Malaysia (6), Indonesia (3), the Philippines (3), Vietnam (5), Thailand (11), Japan (7), South Korea (5), China (9), Taiwan (three), and India (12)Source: ttgmice.com/2024/04/15/switzerland-readies-for-asian-showcase-this-friday/
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15-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationSingapore Airlines Group recorded 13.9% YoY passenger traffic growth in Mar. But SIA’s load factor dropped 1.3 percentage points YoY to reach 87.7%. SIA and Scoot recorded 86.3% and 93.1% passenger load factors respectively and both airlines carried 3.3 million passengers in Mar 2024, +20.7% YoY. Cargo loads increased by 15.6% YoY. At the end of Mar, SIA Group’s passenger network covered 118 destinations in 35 countries and territories. SIA served 73 destinations and Scoot served 67 destinationsSource: theedgesingapore.com/news/aviation-engineering/sia-posts-139-y-o-y-passenger-traffic-growth-march-operating-update
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15-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationThe Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will set up a centralised command centre with air traffic controllers, data scientists, and meteorological specialists in the next few yearsSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/caas-to-set-up-new-air-traffic-control-centre-housing-data-scientists-weather-experts
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14-Apr-2024 🌏 outboundThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Singaporeans to defer all travel to Iran due to the conflict between Iran and Israel. Singapore doesn't have any diplomatic mission in IranSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ministry-foreign-affairs-travel-advisory-singaporeans-defer-iran-travel-4264211
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14-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationSingapore Airlines will stop using Iranian airspace as a precautionary measure due to escalating conflict in the regionSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-stops-using-iran-airspace-israel-hamas-war-middle-east-escalation-4264011
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13-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationQantas redirected flights between Perth and London to avoid Iran’s airspace. The airline will add a stop in Singapore to refuel. The return flight will continue to fly non-stopSource: channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-war-qantas-redirects-perth-london-flights-avoid-iran-airspace-4262931
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12-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) estimated Singapore’s economy grew 2.7% YoY in Q1 2024, 2.2% faster than Q4 2023. On a QoQ basis, Singapore’s economy grew by 0.1%, extending a 1.2% expansion in Q4 2023. The accommodation and food services, real estate, administrative and support services, expanded 2.9% YoY in Q1 2024, 2% higher than in Q4 2023. MTI said the accommodation sector saw strong growth due to international visitor arrivals recoverySource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-gdp-grows-faster-pace-2024-first-quarter-4257751
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12-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSingapore’s economy grew 2.7% in Q1 2024 compared to 2023 and 2.2% in Q4 2023 due to a recovery in the tourism sector. The Ministry of Trade and Industry said Singapore’s service sector grew 3.2% in Q1 2024 compared to 2% in Q4 2023. Singapore welcomed 4.35 million tourists in Q1 2024, +50% YoY. The GDP of Singapore recorded a 2.7%, 0.1% increase QoQ. The Trade and Industry Ministry said the accommodation sector saw robust growth due to a strong recovery in international visitor’s arrivalSource: asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Singapore-Q1-GDP-growth-ticks-up-to-2.7-on-strong-tourism-recovery
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12-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSingapore’s visitor arrivals to Singapore in Q1 2024 recovered by 92.8% of pre-pandemic levels. Mar recorded 1.48 million visitors, +2.8% YoY and 94.9% of pre-pandemic level. In Q1 2024, - Chinese tourist arrivals recorded 785,890, +530.9% YoY and 81.8% of pre-pandemic levels - Indonesia arrivals recorded 664,760 visitors, +33.8% YoY and 91.7% of pre-pandemic levelsSource: ggrasia.com/singapores-china-visitor-rebound-lags-general-trend-in-1q/
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12-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore said, Pope Francis will visit Singapore from 11-13 Sep. He will visit Indonesia from 3-6 Sep, Papua New Guinea from 6-9 Sep, and Timor-Leste from 9-11 SepSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pope-francis-visit-singapore-september-catholic-church-4261001
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12-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationScoot Airline took its first delivery of Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft on 11 Apr from lessor Azorra. The aircraft was named ‘Explorer 3.0’ in celebration of the 3rd and the newest addition to the Scoot fleet. Scoot’s E2 services will begin on 7 May with the Explorer 3.0 maiden flight to KrabiSource: channelnewsasia.com/business/budget-airline-scoot-receives-brazil-embraer-e190-e2-aircraft-4260321
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11-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSingapore Hotels recorded the highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in Mar 2024 attributed to the Taylor Swift concert. Hotels recorded a 79.1% occupancy rate, +5.1% YoY; an average daily rate of $358.91 SGD , +12.7% YoY; and $284.03 RevPAR, +18.5% YoY. Usually, Q1 and Q2 daily occupancy rates are lower post-Chinese New Year but Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour gave a boost to Singapore hotel occupancy in Mar. The hotels recorded a 92.7% occupancy rate on 2 Mar and a 92.5% on 3 Mar, the days of the concert, whilst on normal days, the occupancy recorded above 70%. On 2 Mar, the ADR levels reached $438.36 SGDSource: traveldailynews.asia/reports-surveys/taylor-swift-concerts-boost-singapore-hotel-industry-records/
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11-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundDecommissioned SMRT train has been converted into Singapore’s first co-living train hotel called Train Pod @ one-north by the local start-up Tiny Pod with the support of the JTC Corporation and it will be launched in Sep. Guests can enjoy private rooms while able to mingle with other guests in communal spaces. Only cleaning staff will be available and other staff will not be physically stationedSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/all-aboard-decommissioned-smrt-train-to-become-co-living-hotel-in-one-north
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10-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSingapore will host the 27th Global Leadership Conference, organised by the Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO), with 1,800 entrepreneurs from 65 countries gathering at the event. The event will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre from 22-24 Apr with the support of the Singapore Tourism BoardSource: ttgmice.com/2024/04/10/singapore-set-to-host-eos-27th-global-leadership-conference/
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10-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundAccredify, a Singaporean start-up which created a technology to verify COVID-19 certificates, is planning to use its technology to tackle fake concert tickets and academic certificates. It received funding from Okta Venture for this. The Singapore Police said from 1 Jan to 12 Mar 2024, 1,551 victims fell to e-commerce scams involving concert tickets with losses up to $737,000, mostly for the tickets for Taylor Swift’s concertsSource: vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1653647/singapore-start-up-to-take-on-fake-concert-tickets-after-tackling-bogus-covid-19-certs.html
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9-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationST Engineering AirX, a joint venture between ST Engineering and Peluca, will test AirFish, a hovercraft-like vessel, near Changi in Q3 2024. ST Engineering AirX General Manager said the AirFish can be used for maritime travel between islands like Singapore and Batam or Bintan in IndonesiaSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/st-engineering-joint-venture-airx-to-test-wing-in-ground-craft-in-area-off-changi
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8-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationChangi Airport Group CEO Lee Seow Hiang will step down on 1 Jul after 15 years. CAG’s Executive Vice-President of Airport Development, Yam Kum Weng will be the successorSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/changi-airport-group-ceo-to-step-down-on-july-1-after-15-years-airport-veteran-to-take-over
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6-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundTrishaw Uncle, a company operating trishaws in Singapore stopped its operation after Jun 2023, following the end of its contract. They said the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) asked to return the Albert Mall Trishaw Park on Queen Street site for other use. STB’s Director of Travel Agents and Tourist Guides said the site was returned to relevant agencies for review for other usages and no other trishaw services are operating in Singapore. Trishaw Uncle shortlisted Chinatown, Marina Bay, and Gardens by the Bay as potential sites in 2023, but the company was informed that they couldn’t operate in the areas as it had other uses or that it was not allowed to use the space. The company has scrapped 100 trishaws after the contract endedSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/no-trishaw-uncle-singapore-stb-albert-mall-tourism-4252911
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6-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationSingapore Airlines has resumed nonstop flights between Brussels, Belgium and Singapore after 20 years, with 4 flights per weekSource: aviation24.be/airlines/singapore-airlines/pics-after-a-20-year-hiatus-singapore-airlines-reconnects-belgium-and-singapore-with-nonstop-flights-celebratory-inaugural-flight-marks-a-milestone/
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