Indian Visitors surge to 898,180 in Singapore, marking a 13% Increase in the First Nine Months of 2024

Indian tourist arrivals to Singapore saw a 13 percent boost over the initial nine months of the year, bringing the total to 898,180 visitors.

India continues to be a prominent tourist source for Singapore, reinforcing its position as a vital market. 

Orchard Road is gearing up for a vibrant festival season, preparing special events to honor migrant workers and visitors. 

The festivities, which promise to draw between four to five million attendees, are set to run from November 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025, adding an extra layer of excitement to Singapore’s cultural landscape.

Indian tourist arrivals in Singapore rose by 13 percent in the first nine months of this year, with a total of 898,180 visitors, according to figures released on Friday.

This data, shared by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), comes as Singapore’s renowned Orchard Road gears up for its vibrant year-end festivities.

India ranks as Singapore’s third-largest tourism market, following close behind Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia and China.

In 2023 alone, Singapore welcomed over one million tourists from India, an STB representative shared with PTI during the Orchard Road Business Association’s (ORBA) launch of the year-end festive calendar.

Indian tourist arrivals surged by 13 percent in the first nine months of the year, totaling 898,180 visitors, recent data revealed.

Industry experts highlighted Singapore’s dedication to sustaining its global tourist markets, noting the city-state’s strong appeal as a top year-end holiday destination for Indian travelers.

In a gesture of appreciation, the Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) is organizing special events for migrant workers in the construction industry, primarily from India, Bangladesh, and China, acknowledging their significant role in supporting Singapore’s thriving economy during the festive season of sharing and gratitude.

Plans are underway to offer complimentary open-top bus rides along Orchard Road for migrant workers, allowing them to experience the festive lights and decorations as tourists would.

The Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) is collaborating with agencies and NGOs to bring shift-based workers together for this annual celebration, which drew 4.1 million visitors last year. This year, ORBA anticipates between four and five million attendees.

Mark Shaw, ORBA Chairman, shared that construction workers, healthcare professionals, and underprivileged or differently-abled individuals will receive special experiences during the three-month festival, running from November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025.

The open-roof buses will escort these special guests down Orchard Road, with additional treats awaiting them at the Christmas Village, continuing a beloved tradition.

These events bolster Orchard Road’s reputation as a prime lifestyle destination, delivering diverse, immersive, and memorable experiences tailored to a wide array of visitors.