STB and AirAsia MOVE Launch Strategic Partnership
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and AirAsia MOVE have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing travel experiences for visitors from Malaysia and Thailand. This collaboration will offer attractive travel deals combining flights, hotel stays, and access to events and attractions. A joint campaign is set to launch in Q3 2025, focusing on personalized and seamless travel experiences.
Mandai Rainforest Resort Opening Soon
Singapore's ICA has expanded its Automated Clearance Initiative (ACI), allowing all passport holders, regardless of nationality, to use automated lanes at land, sea, and air checkpoints for both arrival and departure. This includes first-time visitors. Furthermore, passport-less clearance using facial and iris biometrics has been fully implemented at Changi Airport and the Marina Bay Cruise Centre for Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, and long-term pass holders.
Record-Breaking Tourism Growth in 2025
Singapore is projected to welcome between 17 million and 18.5 million international visitors in 2025, nearing its pre-pandemic peak of 19.1 million in 2019. Tourism receipts are expected to reach S$29 billion to S$30.5 billion, surpassing 2019 levels. This growth is driven by strong demand from markets like China, India, and Indonesia, bolstered by major events and new attractions.