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Singapore’s multicultural heritage has been well-mined with tours covering Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam and Katong.

Singapore’s multicultural heritage has been well-mined with tours covering Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam and Katong.

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Terence Ho

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International visitors seemed ready to flock back after Singapore reopened its borders in 2022, but the momentum has flagged of late. November saw a fourth straight month of declining visitor numbers, which remain about a third below pre-pandemic levels.

A key reason is the lacklustre Chinese source market,

as China grapples with a sluggish economy and the fallout of a property bubble.

Another factor is cost – with the strong Singapore dollar and inflation making Singapore an expensive place to visit compared with other destinations.

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