Singapore tourism receipts set to hit record in 2025 after new high of S$23.9b in first nine months

0 February 3, 2026 12:50

Singapore’s tourism sector is booming and on track to exceed expectations. For the first three quarters of 2025, tourism receipts hit a new high of S$23.9 billion, up 6.5% from the year before. Full-year takings are now projected to top forecasts of S$29 billion to S$30.5 billion. This strong performance came despite lower-than-expected international arrivals. For 2026, the Singapore Tourism Board is taking more measured projections, citing global economic uncertainty that could affect travel patterns. Meanwhile, Singapore is also looking to attract more young travellers aged between 25 and 39, as this group makes up the largest share of international visitors. Ivy Chok reports.