Indian travelers are giving a new look to Singapore tourism with ‘after-dark experience’

Singapore’s tourism sector is benefiting from India’s rapid growth as a source market. In 2025, the city welcomed more than 1.2 million Indian visitors—up 1% from 2024—according to Singapore Tourism Board (STB) data released in February 2026, placing India among its top five inbound markets. Overall international visitors reached 16.9 million (+2.3% YoY), with Indian tourism earnings reaching S$1.17 billion (+5% YoY) in the first nine months, boosted by marketing campaigns, UPI payments, improved connectivity and MICE incentives.

In addition to volume, Indian travelers—often repeat visitors (over 40% in outbound patterns), multi-generational families, and experience seekers—are transforming Singapore’s offerings, especially after dark. The choice of immersive, visually stunning, shareable activities that combine leisure, food, shopping and entertainment is driving demand for longer itineraries spanning days without much travel.

Singapore has expanded its night economy to accomplish this. Famous events such as the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix (the world’s first night race), i Light Singapore, and the Light to Night Festival draw crowds with light installations and performances. Attraction hours have been extended: The Singapore Cable Car connecting Mount Faber and Sentosa now features themed cabins and curated **Sky Dining** (e.g., romantic dinner with sunset view, champagne/beer options).

At Sentosa, **Wings of Time Fireworks Symphony**—Singapore’s only permanent daily outdoor night show—has launched some upgrades from February 2025, including a longer 20-minute format with more fireworks, lasers, 3D projections and water effects to make the show even more spectacular and worth repeat viewings.

Jennifer Wong, director (commercial), Mount Faber Leisure Group, says they transform traditional products into experiential products that appeal to frequent Indian families. This recalibration—layering immersive night programming on top of daytime icons—extends length of stay, increases spend, and maintains appeal for a dynamic market like India as outbound travel grows.