Singapore Sees 9.5M Overnight Visitors Jan–Sep 2025

From January to September 2025, Singapore’s tourism sector recorded 9.5 million overnight visitors, nearly matching figures from the same period in 2024, according to the latest report from the Singapore Tourism Board. Although total arrivals showed slight growth, September marked the lowest visitor count of the year so far.

Visitor Arrivals and Overnight Stays

In September, Singapore welcomed 1.25 million visitors, a 1.3% decrease compared to September 2024. Of these, approximately 71% (883,130) stayed overnight, down 6.8% year-on-year. January, July, and August recorded the highest monthly arrivals, exceeding 1.6 million visitors.

For the first nine months of 2025, total international arrivals reached 12.88 million, representing a modest 2.3% increase from the same period in 2024. Overnight visitors remained largely stable at 9.52 million, with an average length of stay of 3.52 days, slightly lower than last year’s 3.57 days.

Top Source Markets

China, Indonesia and Malaysia were Singapore’s primary visitor markets during the period. China contributed around 2.5 million visitors, Indonesia 1.84 million and Malaysia 932,000, with Malaysia showing a 6.5% increase. Chinese tourists spent the longest on average, at 3.78 days, surpassing the overall visitor average.

Notably, arrivals from China during the first nine months of 2025 accounted for 87.7% of the same period in 2019, reflecting a strong post-pandemic recovery.

Integrated Resorts Bolster Tourism

Integrated casino resorts remain a cornerstone of Singapore’s tourism landscape. Resorts World Sentosa, operated by Genting Singapore Ltd, and Marina Bay Sands, managed by a Las Vegas Sands subsidiary, continue to attract international visitors and sustain the country’s tourism momentum.

Tourism Stability Amid Challenges

Despite monthly fluctuations and a dip in September, Singapore’s tourism sector shows resilient performance. The combination of stable visitor arrivals, consistent overnight stays and interest from both established and emerging markets underlines the city-state’s role as a major travel hub in the region.

Looking Ahead

Tourism authorities are closely monitoring visitor trends and spending patterns to maintain growth. Ensuring high-quality experiences at key destinations, including integrated resorts, remains crucial to sustaining Singapore’s reputation as a premium travel destination in the coming years.