The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has said that the number of visitors from India to Singapore surpassed the 1 million-mark on October 31. The achievement was marked when Singapore Airlines flight SQ-421 from Mumbai arrived at Changi Airport, bringing in the millionth Indian visitor for 2024. With a 12% increase in Indian arrivals between January and October compared to the same period last year, India is now Singapore's third-largest tourism source market.
Markus Tan, Regional Director of STB for India, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, said on the milestone: "Welcoming our one millionth Indian visitor two months earlier than in 2023 demonstrates Singapore's enduring appeal as a premier short-haul destination for Indian travellers. This milestone not only reflects our strong tourism recovery but also highlights the continued importance of the metros as source markets." "Beyond the metros, STB is expanding our reach and appeal of Singapore across diverse regions of India, using targetted marketing efforts and initiatives with the travel trade.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to offering novel and engaging experiences that resonate with the aspirations of our Indian guests, ensuring that Singapore continues to be a destination of choice for years to come," he said in a statement to CNBC-TV18. Also read: India becomes third highest tourist-generating market for Singapore The rising number of Indian visitors has been supported by enhanced connectivity to Singapore a.
