Tourism in Singapore

The Republic of Singapore has a strong and vibrant tourism sector, as it is the mainstay of the country’s economy, which is visited by millions of visitors and tourists every year, thanks to its air transport facilities, hotels, shopping centers, and the presence of a large number of places and attractions Attractive attractions, such as museums, parks, festivals, and resorts, along with the waterfront of Singapore, in addition to Singapore’s central location in Southeast Asia, ^[1] Determining the best time to visit Singapore depends on the visitor’s desire and what activities he wants to do there. ^[2]

The importance of tourism in Singapore

The tourism sector represents the vital and popular sector in the countries of the Southeast Asian region , including the State of Singapore; The tourism sector has contributed significantly to the growth of the country’s economy, by achieving exchange and consumption profits for visitors and tourists, increasing foreign exchange reserves, creating more job opportunities for the people of the country, promoting development in various fields, and reducing or reducing the income and employment gap. From one region to another, in addition to alleviating poverty, strengthening the links between the sectors of the national economy, and many other unlimited contributions made by the tourism industry sector to the State of Singapore. ^[3]

Tourist attractions in Singapore

Singapore includes many factors that contribute to attracting tourists to it and promoting the tourism sector. The most important of these factors are mentioned below: ^[4]

The continual emergence and development of Singapore as a leading and compelling tourist destination for tourists.
Create an efficient, reliable and supportive business environment in Asia for doing business, economic and regulatory affairs.
economic development and growth of the country; Because of the openness to technology and international capital flows, and the development of policies that support competition in the free market, and encourage investment.
Estimating human resources and the workforce, and working to develop and develop them.
Achieving an advanced standard of living in addition to a reduced crime rate, the efficiency of the public transport system, and attention to the cleanliness of the environment.
Creating a world-class infrastructure and making the country one of the most important transportation hubs in the world.
Singapore is privileged with an important strategic location , and its proximity to the developed countries of Asia, and to learn about the location of Singapore.

Types of tourism in Singapore

The tourism sector in Singapore is very diverse; It offers many attractions and activities that are suitable for different tourists and visitors. The following are the most important types of tourism in Singapore: ^[5]

Shopping tourism: Singapore has hundreds of modern and trendy shopping complexes, as well as wonderful traditional markets.
Cultural tourism: Singapore has many cultural centers such as museums and galleries.
Religious tourism: Singapore is home to many types of religions, and a range of religious events and festivals are held.
Leisure tourism: Singapore holds many entertainment festivals, such as the Lantern Festival and the Chinese New Year Festival, which includes parades, fireworks displays, and dancing.
Medical tourism: Singapore has a large number of treatment centers, massage parlors, and spas that offer contemporary treatment methods.

The most important tourist places in Singapore

Singapore has many attractive places and attractions, and the following is a mention of the most important tourist areas in Singapore: ^[6]

Singapore Zoo: This zoo includes many types of animals, in addition to green natural spaces and oases, in addition to a range of wonderful interactive activities.
Singapore Botanic Garden: The Singapore Botanic Garden covers an area of 740,000 ^square metres . This area is filled with lakes and green meadows, in addition to being home to the National Orchid Garden. It is also a rare piece of dense rainforest, and the last home of more than 300 species of plants. It has been listed to be It is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Gulf Gardens: The Gulf Gardens is a nature reserve that extends over an area of 1.01 km2 of reclaimed land, and is characterized by its modern design, amazing sculptures and exotic designs.
National Gallery of Singapore: The National Gallery of Singapore is located in the former building of the Supreme Court and Historic City Hall, and houses an impressive collection of historical artworks.
The Southern Hills: The southern hills of Singapore include a series of parks and hills linking Kent Ridge Park, Mount Faber, and Labrador Nature Reserve, as they cross the amazing Henderson Waves, an undulating pedestrian bridge suspended 36 meters above the ground.

History of tourism in Singapore

The tourism sector in Singapore has developed significantly, and was able to overcome many challenges and difficulties. Tourism, where tourism revenues grew at an annual rate of 10%, and this sector is still witnessing a remarkable development in light of effective and organized trends. ^[7]

The percentage of tourists in Singapore in 2019

Singapore attracts millions of visitors and tourists every year, and statistics indicated that about 4.7 million visited Singapore during the period January-March of 2019, and the following is mentioned for the ten most visited nationalities during this period: ^[8]

ranking	The nationality of the visitor	Number of Visitors	Growth rate compared to the first quarter of 2018
1	China	960,000 visitors	+3%
2	Indonesia	725,000 visitors	-3%
3	India	300,000 visitors	+2%
4	Malaysia	283,000 visitors	0%
5	Australia	263,000 visitors	-1%
6	Japan	220,000 visitors	+2%
7	America	189,000 visitors	+9%
8	United Kingdom	189,000 visitors	+6%
9	South Korea	182,000 visitors	+2%
10	Philippines	161,000 visitors	+5%

Tourism development projects in Singapore

Singapore is constantly seeking to create new projects that would encourage and develop tourism. Trade and industry , and its main function is to promote Singapore as an important tourist destination, maintain the continuity of tourist attractions, monitor activities and the impact of tourism on various fields, in addition to publicizing the country as a recreational, educational and health center, an important business center, and a suitable environment for investment and trade. on launching campaigns in support of tourism, such as “YourSingapore” which aims to highlight food, shopping, nature, cultures and attractions in countries with a small footprint.[9]

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Tourism in Singapore