Singapore Oct 2025: 1.62M Visitor Arrivals, +6.0% YoY

Singapore recorded 1.62M international visitor arrivals in Oct 2025, +6.0% year-on-year. China led with 271K arrivals. Full breakdown and hotel revenue strategy.

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Tags: Singapore, Visitor Arrivals, STB, Oct 2025

  • Singapore received 1.62M international visitor arrivals in Oct 2025, +6.0% year-on-year.
  • China was the top source market with 271K arrivals (-2.3% YoY).
  • Indonesia and Malaysia ranked 2nd and 3rd with 243K and 134K arrivals respectively.
  • Southeast Asian markets dominate Singapore's inbound mix, reflecting ASEAN leisure travel and regional business connectivity.
  • Hotels should leverage Singapore's dual positioning as a regional hub and global business destination to capture premium long-haul segments alongside high-frequency regional FIT travellers.

Singapore recorded 1.62M international visitor arrivals in Oct 2025, +6.0% year-on-year, according to data from the Singapore Tourism Board. China led all source markets with 271K arrivals, followed by Indonesia at 243K and Malaysia at 134K.

Oct 2025 Source Market Breakdown

Top Visitor Source Markets — Singapore, Oct 2025 — Source: Singapore Tourism Board (STB)
  1. China: 271K visitors (-2.3% YoY)
  2. Indonesia: 243K visitors (-3.1% YoY)
  3. Malaysia: 134K visitors (+9.0% YoY)
  4. Australia: 125K visitors (+15.8% YoY)
  5. India: 124K visitors (+5.7% YoY)
  6. Philippines: 74K visitors (+7.2% YoY)
  7. Japan: 62K visitors (+5.0% YoY)
  8. Thailand: 59K visitors (+12.5% YoY)

Monthly Visitor Trend

Monthly International Visitors — Singapore — Sep 24 – Oct 25 | Source: STB

Revenue Strategy Insights

  • ASEAN segment: China and Indonesia visitors travel frequently with short booking windows — flash promotions, flexible cancellation, and OTA visibility on Agoda and Booking.com are key levers
  • Long-haul premium: Australian, US, and European guests drive higher room-night value and ancillary spend; direct channel incentives and MICE packages extend length of stay
  • India growth: India is Singapore's fastest-growing long-haul source market — dedicated packages for Indian wedding groups and corporate incentive travel deliver outsized revenue per booking

Data sourced from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

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