Singapore recorded a 9% year-on-year increase in visitor arrivals in February 2026, with a notable 61% surge in arrivals from mainland China, highlighting a continued recovery in regional travel demand.

The data underscores Singapore’s resilience as a leading tourism hub in Asia and reflects the broader normalization of cross-border travel flows.

Mainland China Drives Growth

A key driver of February’s performance was the sharp rebound in visitors from mainland China.

Chinese tourists have historically been one of Singapore’s most important inbound segments, contributing significantly to:

• retail spending
• hotel occupancy
• integrated resort visitation

The 61% growth suggests that travel demand from China is reaccelerating strongly, supported by improved connectivity and easing travel conditions.

Top Source Markets: A Closer Look

During the January to February period, Singapore’s top five inbound tourism markets were:

• China – 704,280
• Indonesia – 385,480
• Australia – 221,530
• Malaysia – 206,890
• India – 151,040

Notably, only mainland China recorded year-on-year growth (+9.3%) across the two-month period, indicating that China is currently the primary growth engine for Singapore’s inbound tourism recovery.

This highlights the importance of Chinese travelers in driving overall visitor momentum.

Broad-Based Tourism Recovery

Beyond China, Singapore’s tourism recovery remains supported by a diversified mix of regional markets.

The city-state benefits from:

• strong global connectivity via Changi Airport
• a stable mix of leisure and business travel
• a strong MICE ecosystem

This diversification provides resilience, even as growth varies across individual markets.

Impact on Integrated Resorts and Hospitality

The rise in visitor arrivals has direct implications for Singapore’s integrated resorts:

• Marina Bay Sands

• Resorts World Sentosa

Increased inbound tourism typically drives:

• higher gaming volumes
• stronger hotel occupancy
• increased retail and dining spend

The rebound in Chinese visitors is particularly impactful given their high per-capita spending profile.

Strategic Insight: Premium Tourism Momentum

Singapore’s tourism strategy focuses on quality over quantity, targeting high-value visitors.

Key pillars include:

• luxury travel experiences
• integrated resorts
• global events and conventions
• premium retail and entertainment

The recovery of Chinese arrivals aligns well with this strategy, reinforcing Singapore’s position as a premium destination.

Final Take

Singapore’s 9% growth in February visitor arrivals, driven by a strong rebound in mainland Chinese tourists, signals continued momentum in the city-state’s tourism recovery.

With China emerging as the primary growth driver and integrated resorts benefiting from increased visitation, Singapore remains well-positioned to capture high-value tourism demand in Asia.

As travel continues to normalize, the return of Chinese outbound tourism is once again proving to be a key catalyst for regional growth.