Commentary: Singapore’s local attractions need to be more attractive than this
Toggle share menu
Advertisement
Commentary: Singapore’s local attractions need to be more attractive than this
We might need to go right back to the drawing board again, to create more engaging and authentic experiences, says Tracy Lee.
View of the Clarke Quay area in Singapore. (Photo: Lydia Lam)
02 May 2021 02:46PM)
Share this content
SINGAPORE: In 2018, 19.1 million tourists came to Singapore and spent S$27.7 billion here.
The same year, Singaporeans went on 24.9 million international trips and spent S$34 billion overseas.
Advertisement
Advertisement
So, when COVID-19 kept overseas visitors out and trapped us all here, depriving us of our Japan sakura fixes, Zermatt ski trips, Chatuchak shopping binges and Maldives beach vibes, Singaporeans could have been counted on to prop up our tourism industry.