Singapore’s visitor arrivals dropped to 1.36 million in April, compared to March, when concerts by the likes of Taylor Swift hit a fever pitch. While it’s the weakest so far in 2024, it’s still stronger compared to the year before. So are big concerts with a strong celebrity pull the only metric that makes a difference in our tourism earnings? And what is the benchmark we’re aiming for? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Professor Abhishek Singh Bhati, Dean at the James Cook University in Singapore; Vice President of the International Tourism Studies Association.

Singapore’s visitor arrivals dropped to 1.36 million in April, compared to March, when concerts by the likes of Taylor Swift hit a fever pitch. While it’s the weakest so far in 2024, it’s still stronger compared to the year before. So are big concerts with a strong celebrity pull the only metric that makes a difference in our tourism earnings? And what is the benchmark we’re aiming for? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Professor Abhishek Singh Bhati, Dean at the James Cook University in Singapore; Vice President of the International Tourism Studies Association.

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The best interviews from CNA 938 on current affairs, health, entertainment and money, curated daily
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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The best interviews from CNA938 on current affairs, health, entertainment and money, curated daily.

The best interviews from CNA938 on current affairs, health, entertainment and money, curated daily.

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