Tourist numbers lower than pre-COVID years, but visitors are spending more in Singapore – just not on shopping

by admin | Nov 23, 2025 | Asia

They are shelling out more on dining, sightseeing, entertainment and gaming, and spending less on accommodation and shopping compared with before the pandemic.

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