To facilitate smoother travel for Indian tourists, the STB is working on implementing seamless and easy visa procedures. With offices in Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai, efforts are underway to streamline the visa application process. Additionally, Singapore is expanding its hospitality infrastructure by adding 9,000 new hotel rooms to the existing 72,000 rooms. The island nation anticipates a boost in tourist arrivals once new carriers operating in India commence international flights.
Highlighting the importance of Indian visitors not only for tourism but also for business travel, Singapore is keen on strengthening bilateral ties and trade relations. Sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biomedicine, IT, and FinTech present significant opportunities for collaboration between Singapore and India. Singapore hosts large-scale exhibitions and conferences focusing on advanced technologies to facilitate partnerships and collaborations in these sectors.
In line with its efforts to attract business travelers, Singapore is set to host the inaugural APAC edition of the National Retail Federation (NRF) Retail Big Show in June. The event aims to bring together industry leaders and stakeholders from across the Asia-Pacific region to explore opportunities in retail and digital commerce. With a lineup of esteemed speakers and delegates, including representatives from prominent Indian organizations, the event underscores Singapore’s position as a leading destination for business events and conferences.