International visitors seemed ready to flock back after Singapore reopened its borders in 2022, but the momentum has flagged of late. November saw a fourth straight month of declining visitor numbers, which remain about a third below pre-pandemic levels.
A key reason is the lacklustre Chinese source market, as China grapples with a sluggish economy and the fallout of a property bubble. Another factor is cost – with the strong Singapore dollar and inflation making Singapore an expensive place to visit compared with other destinations.
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