Singapore’s Travel Boom: International Arrivals Set to Break Records in 2025

Powering ahead—Singapore leads Southeast Asia’s tourism resurgence

Singapore is on course to break its all-time international arrivals record in 2025, with nearly 16 million visitors expected—9.6% above 2019 levels—according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Surpassing regional neighbours like Thailand and the Philippines, the city-state is experiencing strong momentum from key source markets.

India is driving a major wave of inbound travel, with visitor numbers projected to reach 1.25 million, the highest on record. Chinese arrivals are also expected to hit nearly 2.8 million despite a slower global rebound, setting the stage for further growth into 2026.

Travel & Tourism is forecast to inject $66.1 billion into Singapore’s economy this year, supporting 570,000 jobs. By 2030, contributions are expected to climb even higher.

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