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Tourism reboot with tech

Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) S. Iswaran looking at a vintage Vespa with a sidecar at the marketing and technology showcase at the Tourism Industry Conference 2018. With him are (from left) STB chairman Chaly Mah, chief executive Lionel
Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) S. Iswaran looking at a vintage Vespa with a sidecar at the marketing and technology showcase at the Tourism Industry Conference 2018. With him are (from left) STB chairman Chaly Mah, chief executive Lionel Yeo and assistant chief executive (marketing group) Lynette Pang. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO
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With two consecutive years of record highs in tourist arrivals and spending, and a new focus on authentic local experiences, Singapore's tourism industry is riding high.

International visitor arrivals to the Asia-Pacific are projected to nearly double from 279 million in 2015 to 535 million in 2030, and the Republic is well positioned to capture its share of the growth.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 20, 2018, with the headline Tourism reboot with tech. Subscribe