Known for its iconic structures and breath-taking views, Singapore is a beloved country in our travel bucket lists. A melting pot of cultures, the country has some rich experiences to offer to its visitors. Now, a new global study has affirmed this, by highlighting that Singapore is the most preferred destination among Asians, for post-pandemic travel.
Singapore Voted The Most Preferred Destination For Post Pandemic Travel
About 10,195 people from 17 countries were interviewed for the survey, conducted jointly by Blackbox Research, Dynata and Language Connect. Among the Asian countries, Indians registered the most extreme eagerness to travel in the next 12 months, at 77 per cent. People from Thailand too are willing to travel soon at 70%, followed by Indonesians at 60%, Hong Kongers at 47%, and Filipinos at 46%. On the other hand, people from countries like Japan, New Zealand, Sweden and UK are not quite eager to travel internationally. Meanwhile, India is the current favourite South Asian tourist spot.
It also pointed out that Singaporeans are ready to welcome travellers again. An estimated 93 per cent people in the state agree to the fact that tourism is a major contributor to its economy. However, it also suggested that most people are set to avoid business-related travel, which can be a challenge to Asia’s major economic hub.
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Asian Countries Reopening For Tourism
A good number of Asian countries have reopened or are planning to reopen their borders to international tourists. Some of these are Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. However, it is important to note that each country will be opening up to people from select nations, owing to the surging Covid-19 countries across the globe.
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Must-Visit Places In Singapore
The Lion City has some of the best architectural marvels and views to offer to its visitors. If you’re looking for some fun, you can head to the Universal Studios and check out all the theme zones there. The Merlion and the Marina Bay are must-visits for every traveller. Apart from these, the city also has some amazing eateries and restaurants for all your food cravings. Check out our guide to some of the best places to visit in Singapore: