Singapore Tourism Board Optimistic about 2010 Visitors

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) forecasted its tourism industry prospects for 2010 at 11.5 million to 12.5 million in visitor arrivals and S$12.6 ($9.18 billion) to S$13.3 billion ($9.69 billion) in tourism receipts.

The STB attributes its optimistic forecast to Singapore’s “dramatic transformation” as a result of multi-billion-dollar investments in new tourism infrastructure. In 2010 Singapore will have several grand openings including two integrated resorts and Gardens by the Bay (three major waterfront gardens). A new International Cruise Terminal, a $320 million to $350 million facility will be unveiled in 2011 and will double the city’s cruise-handling capacity and be able to accommodate the world’s largest cruise ships, such as the Oasis class ships which are currently being built by Royal Caribbean Cruises.

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