Sentosa wants S'poreans to continue visiting island, even as tourists return

The newest attraction Central Beach Bazaar includes a multi-concept food street. PHOTO: MOUNT FABER LEISURE GROUP
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SINGAPORE - Popular destination Sentosa wants to remain alluring to Singaporeans - who flocked to the island during the pandemic - even as it welcomes back overseas visitors.

The shift in strategy comes amid a record turnout of 9.4 million local visitors between April last year and March this year - the highest in its 50-year history and a 11.9 per cent jump from the previous timeframe's 8.6 million figure.

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