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Singapore is more expensive than regional peers. So it's using a different playbook to attract visitors

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88% Informative

Singapore is relying on world-class attractions, business conferences and live events to attract visitors.

The city-state's once-thriving clubbing industry is facing tough times, hurt by high costs and shifting alcohol consumption habits.

Singapore attracted 16.5 million overseas visitors in 2024 , an increase of 21% from 2023 .

Singapore Tourism Board says it will continue to support projects that deliver interactive experiences.

The Singapore Tourism Board has been trying to change the perception that Singapore is expensive by emphasizing how much a visitor can do in one day thanks to Singapore 's public transport system.

Eating out is cheap, thanks to hawker centers where a meal and drink can be purchased for less than SG$10.

VR Score

92

Informative language

93

Neutral language

48

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

55

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

short-lived

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