Indian tourist visits in Singapore increased by 13% in the first nine months of 2024, to 898,180 people, according to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on October 25. This increase in numbers strengthens India’s position as Singapore’s third-largest source of tourists, after only Indonesia and China, as the city-state prepares for its renowned year-end festivities along Orchard Road.
Singapore received more than one million tourists from India in 2023, highlighting the country’s growing reputation as a top destination for Indian travellers. The Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) disclosed the data at the introduction of the year-end festive calendar, showing Singapore’s emphasis on attracting international travellers throughout the holiday season.
This year’s festive celebrations will thank migrant workers in Singapore, notably those from India, Bangladesh, and China, for their important role in the city’s development. ORBA has scheduled special open-top bus journeys down Orchard Road to allow these personnel to appreciate the vibrant decorations and joyful lighting. ORBA, in collaboration with agencies and NGOs, hopes to include healthcare workers and people from underprivileged backgrounds as honoured guests.
From November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, the festival is planned to bring between four and five million people to Orchard Road.
