Singapore saw a 115 per cent increase in the number of visitors last year, reaching 13.6 million in 2023. The increase in visitor arrivals was driven by strong demand from key markets such as Indonesia, China, and Malaysia.
Singapore's tourism receipts are expected to exceed STB's forecast, reaching S$24.5 billion to S$26 billion for 2023.
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