Singapore’s Travel Boom: International Arrivals Set to Break Records in 2025

Singapore: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today reveals that Singapore is on track to smash its all-time international arrivals record this year, outpacing other major Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines.

According to the latest research, international arrivals are projected to reach almost 16MN in 2025 – 9.6% above pre-pandemic levels in 2019.

India is fuelling a major tourism surge, with arrivals expected to jump from just over 1.11MN in 2019 to 1.25MN in 2025 — the highest on record.

Despite a slow rebound in outbound travel from China globally, record numbers of Chinese visitors are set to head to Singapore this year, to reach almost 2.8MN, setting the stage for further growth in 2026.

International arrivals to Thailand are also set to break all records this year with a 5% growth, whilst the Philippines will come within touching distance of its previous high of 2019.

Malaysia is expected to see international visitor numbers rise by almost 10% ahead of 2019 levels and is expected to break its previous high reached in 2016, by almost 7% this year.

WTTC President & CEO, Julia Simpson, said “Singapore is setting the pace for global tourism growth, breaking records, and outpacing its regional rivals. With soaring visitor numbers expected from India, and a return of Chinese travellers, the city-state’s tourism engine is running at full throttle.

“This is not just a comeback – it is a transformation. Singapore is leading in innovation and sustainability, and its Travel & Tourism sector is on course to be stronger than ever, driving jobs, growth, and economic prosperity for years to come.”

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Singapore’s Travel Boom: International Arrivals Set to Break Records in 2025

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