For the current year, our key focus is to deepen and expand our partnership with our stakeholders to promote ‘Destination Singapore’ effectively,” said Keith Tan, CEO STB while speaking at a panel discussion ‘Singapore Tourism on the Pathway Tourism Recovery’ organised by Singapore Tourism Board at SATTE.
“Singapore has taken a calibrated approach to reopen borders, adapting and innovating to reimagine the future of travel by introducing novel experiences, harnessing technology for evolving customers and ensuring seamless safety and hygiene standards,” informed Keith.
“India continues to be one of the top-performing Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF) source markets for Singapore and we are grateful for the Indian consumers’ confidence in Singapore’s response to the pandemic and recognising the country’s track record for safety, efficiency and high level of trust. We are also focusing on establishing Singapore as a wellness and sustainability destination with multiple fresh, innovative and environment-friendly initiatives,” he added.
Thien Kwee Eng, CEO, Sentosa Development Corporation said, “With the unveiling of our refreshed Sustainable Sentosa strategic roadmap in 2021, we are stepping up our efforts to build a sustainable future, and safeguard our value proposition as a world-class multifaceted leisure destination for leisure and business travellers.”
Jean Choi, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Mandai Wildlife Group, said, “India is a top source market for Mandai Wildlife Group, especially at Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park and we look forward to welcoming Indian families back again. With refreshed offerings as well as seasonal programming such as pop-up events and special tours throughout the year, there’s something for everyone.”
Sharing his experience, Peh Ke Wei, Vice President, Market Development, CAG, said,“ Under the Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF) arrangement effective since 22 April, fully vaccinated travellers can take any flight to Singapore to enjoy quarantine-free visits, without requiring an on-arrival test. We are seeing strong demand for travel to Singapore from Indian cities.”
India is the second most important source market for Singapore tourist arrivals for period 1st January to 28th April 2022, after Indonesia (Australia is 3rd). The country has welcomed 91,200 Indian travellers for the period. As of May 2022, 70% of India’s pre Covid flight capacity to Singapore has been restored.
Singapore is connected to 14 Indian cities offered by a combination of both full-service and low-cost carriers: Nine in South India: (Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Trivandrum, Vizag, Hyderabad); twoin West India: Mumbai, Ahmedabad; and three in North & East India: Delhi, Kolkata, Amritsar
