The Singapore leisure travel market size reached USD 4,030.81 Million in 2024. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach USD 7,286.74 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.80% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by Singapore’s strategic positioning, world-class attractions, and government-backed urban tourism development. Experiential tourism, culinary heritage, and digital integration enhance traveler engagement, while wellness and lifestyle tourism expand market scope. Regional connectivity with ASEAN, China, and India further boosts visitor flows, further augmenting the Singapore leisure travel market share.
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 4,030.81 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 7,286.74 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 6.80% |
Strategic Positioning and Urban Tourism Appeal
Singapore leverages its role as a global transit hub and financial center to anchor a dynamic leisure travel sector. Its modern infrastructure, world-class airport, and efficient transport system position the city-state as both a stopover destination and a standalone urban tourism hub. Attractions such as Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and Sentosa Island continue to anchor inbound itineraries, while cultural precincts like Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam showcase heritage diversity. The city also fosters leisure through entertainment events, from Formula 1 night races to international art fairs, which draw high-spending visitors. Retail tourism remains vital, supported by luxury malls and tax-free shopping policies. Singapore welcomed 16.5 million international visitors in 2024, a remarkable 21.5% increase over 2023, reaching about 86.4% of pre-pandemic levels (2019). Additionally, the government actively develops urban landscapes with integrated resorts and new leisure zones, ensuring novelty for repeat visitors, which in turn is contributing to the Singapore leisure travel market growth. By maintaining a balance between iconic landmarks and authentic local culture, Singapore secures a competitive advantage in attracting both first-time and returning travelers.
Experiential Tourism and Digital Integration
Shifting consumer preferences increasingly favor experiences over traditional sightseeing, driving demand for thematic and interactive activities in Singapore. Culinary tourism thrives on the city’s Michelin-starred restaurants and vibrant hawker culture, now recognized by UNESCO. Wellness and lifestyle tourism also grow, with visitors engaging in spa retreats, fitness-oriented holidays, and eco-immersive experiences in places like Pulau Ubin and Southern Ridges. Singapore’s Smart Nation strategy accelerates the digitalization of leisure services, with AI-enabled chatbots, app-based itineraries, and cashless transactions enhancing visitor journeys. Hotels and attractions integrate virtual and augmented reality to enrich storytelling and visitor engagement, while platforms encourage real-time personalization of tours and packages. Tourism receipts (visitor spending) reached a record S$22.4 Billion (around USD 16.4 Billion) from January to September 2024, with a projected full-year tourism revenue possibly surpassing the 2019 high of S$27.7 Billion. Social media plays a central role in positioning Singapore as a trend-driven destination, amplifying its brand appeal among millennials and Gen Z travelers. By merging advanced digital integration with experiential richness, Singapore maintains strong momentum in capturing evolving leisure demand.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on traveler type, age group, expenditure type, and sales channel.
Traveler Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the traveler type. This includes solo and group.
Age Group Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the age group. This includes baby boomers, generation X, millennial, and generation Z.
Expenditure Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the expenditure type. This includes lodging, transportation, food and beverages, events and entertainment, and others.
Sales Channel Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the sales channel. This includes conventional channel and online channel.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all major regional markets. This includes North-East, Central, West, East, and North.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Traveler Types Covered | Solo, Group |
Age Groups Covered | Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennial, Generation Z |
Expenditure Types Covered | Lodging, Transportation, Food and Beverages, Events and Entertainment, Others |
Sales Channels Covered | Conventional Channel, Online Channel |
Regions Covered | North-East, Central, West, East, North |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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