Singaporeans are travelling more, longer and farther. What is driving the travel boom?

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Singaporeans are spending more on longer holidays and more exotic destinations.

SINGAPORE – The breathtaking beauty of the Aegean Sea beckons. Come April, I will be packing my bags to Santorini and other Greek islands.

Travel agencies reported brisk sales. For example, Chan Brothers Travel said its performance at Natas Travel 2024 has outpaced the results achieved at Natas Travel 2023 by 30 per cent. China and Europe are perennial favourite destinations. “This reflects Singaporeans’ desire for travel and the trend of planning holidays in advance,” he added. “At the same time, we have also observed that more Singaporeans are inclined towards longer periods of in-depth travel.”

Local travellers seek out unique experiences in exotic places such as Bhutan. PHOTO: CHAN BROTHERS TRAVEL This is in line with the rising worldwide trend of experiential travel, which prioritises once-in-a-lifetime, off-the-beaten-track experiences. Employees from travel companies give out brochures with deals at the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore Travel Fair at the Singapore Expo on March 1. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

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