Commentary: Beyond the big spenders, Singapore needs budget tourists too

[Channel NewsAsia] - 02/10/2025

There is a widening gap between Changi Airport passenger traffic and Singapore visitor arrivals. The tourism sector needs to attract more tourists from Southeast Asia and India to restore visitor arrival growth and help Changi fill future terminals, says aviation and tourism analyst Brendan Sobie.



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