Singapore
PM Lee Hsien Loong to step down as Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong to take the reins from 15 May.
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: 20 Apr 2024.
Latest Travel Industry News
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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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5-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundMarina Bay Sands (MBS) will complete its expansion by Jul 2029 with the completion of a 4th tower and 15,000-seat arena. MBS said full-scale construction will begin in Jul 2025. The expansion includes a luxury hotel, a 15,000-seat arena, more MICE space, F&B, and nightlife offeringsSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/marina-bay-sands-expansion-fourth-tower-2025-completed-4244641
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5-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe food and beverage (F&B) services increased by 14.7% YoY in Mar 2024. Food caterers registered +39.5% YoY growth and restaurants recorded +20.5% YoY in Feb 2024 based on data from the Department of Statistics (SingStat). The F&B services recorded a total sales value of $1 billion SGD in Feb 2024. In Jan-Feb 2024, F&B sales increased 4% YoY and +7.9% in Feb 2024, MoM. Retail sales in Feb increased 8.4% YoY, vs 1.6% in Jan, with total retail sales at $3.9 billion SGDSource: channelnewsasia.com/business/singstat-fb-services-retail-sales-increase-february-2024-4244781
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4-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationJetstar Asia to resume direct Singapore-Clark flights from 16 Jun, with 4X weekly flights, before increasing to 5X weekly flights from 18 Oct. The route is expected to serve over 45,000 passengers by end-2024Source: rappler.com/business/jetstar-clark-singapore-route-flights-resume-june-16-2024/
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4-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundJohor’s two land checkpoints will be fully operational from 6 Apr to ensure smooth immigration clearance for the Hari Raya. Johor EXCO said all vehicle lanes and manual counters will be activated on the Malaysia side. They are expecting an increase in crossings in 2024 vs 2023Source: straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/johor-s-land-checkpoints-gear-up-for-hari-raya-travellers
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4-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Singapore Tourism Board will carry out a global campaign to promote Singapore as the “World’s Best MICE City”. BBH Singapore, Zenith Media, and Digitas of The Shophouse @ Publicis, created this campaign and will be the first of 6 international campaigns planned for launch in the upcoming years. The campaign in China, Europe, Germany, Indonesia, and the US will include in-market trade engagements and MICE travel tradeshows to promote Singapore MICE experienceSource: brandinginasia.com/singapore-launches-campaign-showcasing-it-as-a-premier-destination-for-mice-events/
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4-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Singapore Tourism Board data show the average room rate (ARR) of hotels in Singapore increased to $298.47 in Feb 2024, +6.5% MoM and +9% YoY. Luxury hotels’ ARR increased from $631.75 SGD to $679.37 SGD, and upscale hotels’ ARR increased from $323.14 SGD to $345.90 SGD. Mid-tier and economy hotels’ ARR increased from $207.31 SGD to $218.13 SGD and from $143.72 SGD to $144.22 SGD. The average occupancy rate increased MoM but dropped by 0.9% YoY to 82.99%. Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) declined MoM but rose 7.9% YoY to $247.70Source: sbr.com.sg/hotels-tourism/news/average-room-rate-hotels-climb-29847-in-february
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4-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationAir Canada is offering flights connecting Vancouver with Singapore after 33 years from 4 Apr with weekly 4 flights, and a 5th flight will be added in Dec. Singapore Airlines discontinued its service connecting Singapore and Vancouver on Sep 2023Source: straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/air-canada-makes-singapore-comeback-after-33-years-with-direct-flights-to-and-from-vancouver
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4-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationJetstar Asia to resume direct Singapore-Clark flights from 16 Jun, with 4X weekly flights, before increasing to 5X weekly flights from 18 Oct. The route is expected to serve over 45,000 passengers by end-2024Source: rappler.com/business/jetstar-clark-singapore-route-flights-resume-june-16-2024/
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3-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundPope Francis is expected to visit Singapore in SepSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/pope-francis-to-visit-singapore-as-part-of-asia-pacific-tour-in-september-catholic-media
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3-Apr-2024 🛬 inbound2.3 million visitors cleared Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from 28 Mar - 1 Apr with 64% of visitors using the QR code system. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on 3 Apr, 415,000 car travellers used QR codes at land checkpointsSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/23-million-travellers-clear-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-over-good-friday-long-weekend
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3-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundThe Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and PhonePe, a fintech company signed 2 year MoU to promote the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction for Indian visitors in Singapore to allow them to make instant cross-border transactionsSource: business-standard.com/companies/start-ups/singapore-tourism-board-phonepe-sign-mou-to-boost-upi-for-indian-tourists-124040301254_1.html
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3-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSingapore decided not to make any bids to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 after a feasibility studySource: channelnewsasia.com/sport/commonwealth-games-2026-host-decline-sportsg-feasibility-4239171
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3-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundPope Francis is expected to visit Singapore in SepSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/pope-francis-to-visit-singapore-as-part-of-asia-pacific-tour-in-september-catholic-media
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3-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundA National University of Singapore study found Singapore’s economic loss could nearly double to $1.64 billion USD in 2035 compared to 2018 due to a 14% decline in labour productivity. The study found that in 2018, productivity in services, construction, manufacturing, and agriculture dropped 11.3% due to heat strainSource: en.vietnamplus.vn/singapore-forecast-to-suffer-over-15-billion-usd-losses-due-to-heat-stress-in-2035/284005.vnp
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3-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundSecond Minister for Trade and Industry said details on the carbon tax transition framework announced in 2022 will be revealed “in about a year”. He said this is a developing framework and the companies they engage are looking at the international benchmarks. The Minister said EDB an agency under its ministry has engaged with 20 companies on the carbon tax transition frameworkSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/details-on-framework-to-help-emitters-cope-with-carbon-tax-could-take-a-year-tan-see-leng
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3-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationSingapore Airlines’ flights to Cairns, Australia will be upgraded to Airbus A350 to increase seat capacity to 23,000 seats and add economic benefits of $26.5 million AUDSource: simpleflying.com/singapore-airlines-airbus-a350-cairns-265-million-boost/
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2-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundMakeMyTrip and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) signed an MoU to promote Singapore to Indian tourists by creating exclusive holiday packages tailored to them. Singapore is targeting business travellers as well from India. Singapore was among the top three searched international destinations in MakeMyTrip’s platform rising from 5th place in 2022Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/travel/makemytrip-and-singapore-tourism-board-ink-mou-to-spark-indian-wanderlust/articleshow/108973421.cms
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2-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundManpower Minister said from 2013 to 2023, 380,000 jobs for managers, executives, and technicians (PMETs) were created, 7X the growth of foreigners in similar jobs. He also said Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass holders increased by 50,000. For the finance, infocomm, and professional services, resident PMETs increased by 190,000 while the EP and S Pass holders increased by 20,000. The minister added resident income increased by 21.6%. He mentioned 83,500 of the 88,400 workers added in 2023 were foreigners, and higher-skilled EP and S Pass holders accounted for about 18,700, or 22.4%Source: straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/s-pore-added-380000-resident-pmets-over-past-decade-resident-income-rose-216-in-real-terms
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1-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundGrab will discontinue its GrabPay card launched in partnership with Mastercard from 1 Jun to focus on other Grab offerings (PayLater by Grab and GrabPay Wallet) with high adoption and usage to cater for its users. Grab reported its first quarterly profit in Feb and forecasts weaker-than-expected 2024 revenueSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/grabpay-card-discontinue-jun-1-mastercard-4234826
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1-Apr-2024 🛬 inboundHSBC survey found that 94% of Singaporean businesses are confident about their growth, followed by Thailand with 91%, Vietnam 87%, Indonesia 86%, Malaysia 84% and the Philippines 80%. 74% of the businesses plan to invest more in ASEAN and 61% are looking to expand outside the region. For the challenges: - 34% of businesses list macro-economic - 30% said technological capabilities - 28% said supply chain challenges - 28% said competition - 25% said fast-changing regulations and policies as their biggest barriers. The survey involves 600 responses from businesses in ASEAN with annual revenues of $150 millionSource: sbr.com.sg/economy/news/singaporean-businesses-are-most-confident-in-expansion-plans
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1-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationSingapore Airlines will resume flights to Chongqing, Chengdu and Xiamen from 22 Apr with 5 per week flights from 22-28 Apr and daily services afterwards. The flights to the cities were suspended on 31 Mar due to regulatory reasonsSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-sia-resume-flights-chinese-cities-april-22-regulatory-reasons-4234596
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1-Apr-2024 👨✈️ aviationMastercard announced a 5-year partnership with Singapore Airlines (SIA) by making it the preferred partner for SIA’s co-branded card programs in Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. SIA will launch co-branded credit and debit card programs in Southeast Asia with various benefits, including KrisFlyer miles for everyday spending, mile accrual and redemption for their KrisFlyer upgrades. Mastercard’s Priceless platform will be offered to SIA’s KrisFlyer members, including special offers, promotions, and access to dining, travel, sports, music, and entertainmentSource: traveldailynews.asia/aviation/mastercard-and-singapore-airlines-forge-strategic-partnership-for-southeast-asia/
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30-Mar-2024 👨✈️ aviationJetstar Asia has launched a new route from Singapore-Broome, Western Australia from 25 Jun, with two flights per week, and will run until 26 Oct, before resuming once more in Apr 2025. The airline will also launch Perth-Singapore flights later in 2024Source: straitstimes.com/singapore/jetstar-asia-launches-direct-flights-between-s-pore-and-broome-in-western-australia
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30-Mar-2024 👨✈️ aviationScoot will operate more weekly flights from Singapore to South Korea, Japan and Taiwan from 1 Apr. The airline will operate 4 flights per week to Seoul from 3. Scoot will operate 21 flights per week to Taiwan from the current 19 flights per week. Scoot also will increase transit flights from Taipei to Tokyo and Seoul with 12 flights per week from 7 flights, and 5 flights from 4 flights respectively, to cater to the demand and to provide more travel optionsSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/scoot-to-step-up-number-of-flights-to-tokyo-seoul-taipei-from-april-1
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29-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundImmigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said 510,000 travellers crossed through Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoint for the Good Friday long weekend, the highest crossing recorded in a single daySource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/510000-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-singapore-malaysia-good-friday-4230131
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29-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundSingapore Tourism Board has launched a new MICE campaign, as part of a larger strategy to position Singapore as a premier destination. It is calling Singapore the “World’s Best MICE City”, and will develop a Legacy toolkit which will be launched in Jun 2024 and will give a framework to plan, execute and measure legacies of eventsSource: webintravel.com/singapore-tourism-board-launches-global-mice-campaign-as-the-worlds-best-mice-city/
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29-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundThe Singapore Tourism Board collaborated with Indian actress Ananya Panday to produce a 4-part vlog series to promote SingaporeSource: eastmojo.com/news/2024/03/29/ananya-pandays-singapore-series-shines-light-on-hidden-gems/
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28-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundCapitaLand will partner with the Singapore Tourism Board to bring the CapitaVerse to Singapore Wanderland on Roblox. It will be launched on 8 Apr and will be live until 31 Oct and aims to increase engagement with the gaming community. CapitaVerse will be the first and only virtual retail mall from Singapore to be featured in Singapore WanderlandSource: capitaland.com/en/about-capitaland/newsroom/news-releases/international/2024/march/CapitaVerse-3.html
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28-Mar-2024 👨✈️ aviationBerjaya Air Sdn Bhd is offering charter service for the Taaras Beach & Spa Resort, Redang Island from Seletar Airport, Singapore. Berjaya Hotels and Resorts Group's General Manager said they offer special promotional packages for 3D2N at the Taaras Beach & Spa Resort including return flight ticket, daily buffet breakfast and airport transferSource: theedgemalaysia.com/node/706251
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27-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundWarner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and NEON will organise the “Harry Potter: Visions Of Magic” attraction at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) in late 2024Source: cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/harry-potter-visions-magic-singapore-resorts-world-sentosa-387546
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26-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundThe Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) published its GSTC MICE Criteria to the public with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB)Source: ttrweekly.com/site/2024/03/gstc-publishes-sustainability-criteria/
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26-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundEXO Kpop group singer DO will hold a solo fan concert tour in Singapore on 28 Sep. As part of the Asian tour, he will be travelling to 11 cities, including Jakarta, Taipei, Bangkok, and ManilaSource: cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/exo-do-doh-kyung-soo-perform-singapore-september-2024-387481
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26-Mar-2024 🌏 outboundSanya Tourism Board, Hainan, in collaboration with the Sanya Economic Circle, organised tourism marketing and promotion activities in Singapore from 19-22 Mar. Sanya saw 661% YoY increase in tourist arrival from Singapore in Jan and Feb 2024Source: traveldailynews.asia/destinations/sanyas-strategic-tourism-push-in-singapore-builds-bridges-for-2024/
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26-Mar-2024 🌏 outboundTourism Australia hosted the Signature Experiences of Australia media showcase in Singapore on 21 Mar. It offers 8 tour packages like golf holidays, guided walks, premium wineries, luxury lodges, fishing adventures, wildlife journeys, cultural attractions, and Aboriginal-guided experiences. The General Manager of Tourism Australia said through this event they have access to 190 businesses offering 750 experiencesSource: ttgasia.com/2024/03/26/signature-experiences-of-australia-debuts-in-south-east-asia/
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26-Mar-2024 👨✈️ aviationGreater Bay Airlines (GBA) will launch direct flights between Singapore and Hong Kong from 26 AprSource: thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/26/greater-bay-airlines-launches-singapore-hong-kong-flights-one-way-fares-from-rm288
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25-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundThe Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) advised travellers to expect heavy traffic at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints for the next three weeks in conjunction with the Good Friday and Hari Raya Puasa holidays approaching. ICA said from 28 Mar to 14 Apr, there will be additional waiting time at the checkpoints. ICA said travellers’ number at the Singapore-Malaysia border has surpassed pre-pandemic levels. During Mar school holidays 5.1 million visitors crossed both checkpoints and nearly 500,000 travellers crossed the checkpoint on 15 MarSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/heavy-traffic-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-good-friday-qing-ming-hari-raya-puasa-4219566
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25-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundThe former Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Head, Ravi Menon, has been nominated as Singapore’s first Ambassador for Climate Action and adviser at the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS) to promote the country’s climate efforts at the domestic and international level effective from 1 AprSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ravi-menon-singapore-first-ambassador-climate-action-4222126
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25-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, an upgrade from the Gold certification it received in 2018, and becoming the second venue at Marina Bay Sands to achieve Platinum level after Sands Expo & Convention CentreSource: traveldailymedia.com/artscience-museum-at-marina-bay-sands-achieves-leed-platinum-certification/
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25-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundMeteorological Services Singapore said Singapore might face hotter weather in 2024 compared to 2023 due to El NinoSource: straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/s-pore-may-be-hotter-in-2024-than-2023-due-to-lingering-effects-of-el-nino-mss-report
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25-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundThe Ministry of Manpower (MOM) reported that job vacancies for professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMET) increased to 57.2% in 2023, an increase from 56% in 2022Source: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-job-vacancies-pmet-tech-software-developers-health-4219216
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25-Mar-2024 🛬 inboundThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) announced Singapore’s core inflation increased by 3.6% in Feb 2024, the highest since Jul 2023 due to higher services and food inflation attributed to Chinese New Year spending. Accommodation inflation increased to 3.9% in Feb 2024 from 2.1% in Jan 2024 because the Service & Conservancy Charges (S&CC) rebates were not disbursed in Feb 2024. Food inflation increased to 3.8% compared to 3.3% in Jan 2023. Service inflation increased to 4.2% in Feb from 3.3% in Jan due to higher airfares and a drop in holiday expensesSource: channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-core-inflation-february-2024-chinese-new-year-4219536
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