Major Events Now Fuel Singapore’s Tourism Boom, Attracting Thousands of International Travelers

Published on November 21, 2025

There was a 5% rise in visitors to Singapore in October 2022 due to events taking place in October 2022 such as the Formula One Singapore Night Race, the World Amateur Golf Championship, the Singapore International Energy Week, and many more. According to the Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore was able to create a diverse schedule to attract tourists. Singapore has gained a reputation as a world-class and safe travel destination offering shopping, diverse entertainment, and food.

The rise in tourism to Singapore has been due to the World-class events taking place in the region and the full recovery to ease travel restrictions. Singapore is no longer under travel restrictions and world-class events are drawing back tourists to the region. Singapore has developed a reputation as a safe travel destination and is diverse in shopping as well as entertainment, and food.

Major Events Drive Tourist Arrivals

One of the highly awaited occurrences across the world is the Formula One night race in Singapore which takes place in September. It draws in a large number of spectators which including tourists, celebrities, and motorsport fans. This has increased the number of visitors in the month of September, especially with the race that takes place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. This fast-paced event has a lot of entertainment which attracts a lot of tourists and helps Singapore with the growing number of tourists in September. This race is also a great help to all businesses in the hospitality, food, and transportation sectors.

Another event that brought in visitors was the World Amateur Golf Championship that took place in October. It is the world’s premier event for golfers at an amateur level which made it great for the visitors to experience the golf courses and the vast green areas of Singapore. It also has a large number of participants from all over the world especially Asia and Europe which made it a big contributor to the golf tour of Singapore.

The second week of October also hosted the Singapore International Energy Week conference which attracted global industry leaders to converse about the new innovations and challenges relating to global energy and its sustainability. This conference further solidified Singapore’s reputation as a leader in the business and sustainability sector and as a global conference and exhibition hub. Consequently, event tourism had business participants who were accompanied by global delegates, which further increased the country’s tourism for the month.

South Korea is Leading as the Fastest-Growing Market

The tourism data from October revealed that the number of tourists from South Korea expanded to 51,000, which is a 21% growth. This was attributed to the multiple long weekends that South Korea experienced, as it made international travel easier and more appealing. South Korea also had a very large public holiday that attracted tourists to Singapore, given that it is a close, inexpensive, and luxurious destination.

Many South Korean citizens travel to Singapore for quick holidays. They enjoy numerous family activities available, including visits to Universal Studios Singapore, Sentosa Island, and Gardens by the Bay. South Korean tourists have also begun to appreciate Singapore’s mixed dining options and casual and fine street food. South Koreans enjoy the Singaporean multicultural and cosmopolitan milieu which offers superb shopping opportunities.

Regional and Global Appeal Continues to Grow

Singapore captures the attention of travelers from all countries. In addition to South Korea, China, Indonesia and India are also important to Singapore’s tourism industry, which continues to receive a steady stream of visitors for both leisure and business purposes. The country’s seamless connectivity, exceptional facilities, and varied activities make it a top travel destination in Southeast Asia.

Singapore is seen as an attractive business and tourism destination, as evidenced by the influx of travel reservations from India and Indonesia. The tourism sector benefits from growing brand recognition and a surge in demand for high-end accommodation as the city hosts prestigious events and celebrations.

The Role of Singapore’s Tourism Infrastructure

The growth of tourist arrivals has been accompanied by building further infrastructure in Singapore with Changi Airport being one of the best in the world. Singapore’s infrastructure has also made it easy for tourists to navigate around the country. Public transport, hotels, and tourist activities are all well organized and run. This service has been promoted by the Singapore Tourism Board for the Singaporean countryside and for Business Tourism to help the country maintain more market share in the global travel market.

The initiatives on Sustainable Tourism in Singapore are also being more developed. Singapore’s promotion of eco-friendly accommodations, sustainable Green initiatives, and sustainable tourist attractions is helping Singapore position itself with eco-tourist and sustainable travel to help meet the growing market for travelers focused on sustainability.

Looking Ahead: Sustained Growth for Singapore’s Tourism Industry

The recovery of global tourism will benefit Singapore’s tourism sector by providing more opportunities to interact with international arrivals. Singapore is investing in tourism infrastructure, promotional marketing focused on international target markets, and is promoting and attracting international travellers to Business Tourism. Providing Singapore with the potential for continued Business and Leisure tourism.

Events like Formula One, the World Amateur Golf Championship, and Singapore International Energy Week guarantee the vibrancy of the city and the value it holds for international tourists. Singapore will keep growing in its value as a tourists center as it continues to diversify the products it has to offer, and maintains its reputation as safe, innovative, and multi-ethnic country.

Conclusion

Singapore has solidified it’s position as a leader in the Tourism sector in South-East Asia, after a 5% increase in tourists in October 2025, as a result of the Singapore Night Race Formula 1 and the World Amateur Golf Championship. Despite the events being the reason for increase in tourists, it is South Korea’s tourists, and other countries in the world, that has a rapid increase in the amount of tourists that has been the driving force behind Singapore’s increased tourism. Singapore with its improved events, world-class services. And infrastructure, has a strong position to grow in the Tourism sector.