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Business Times
a day ago
- Business
- Business Times
Singapore tourism receipts edge down 0.1% in Q1
[SINGAPORE] The city-state's tourism receipts (TR) marginally fell 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 to S$8.07 billion, from S$8.08 billion in the year-ago period. This came as international visitor arrivals rose 0.1 per cent year on year (yoy) to 4.31 million, just a touch above 4.30 million in Q1 2024, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) figures showed on Wednesday (Jul 16). On a quarterly basis, visitor spending grew 9.4 per cent, from S$7.4 billion in the final quarter of 2024. 'Singapore's tourism sector continues to perform steadily,' said an STB spokesperson. Major components mixed The largely consistent TR performance in Q1 2025 came as major components made mixed showings compared with the same quarter in the preceding year. Expenditure on food and beverages (F&B) increased the most yoy, up 14.1 per cent to S$1.3 billion. This was followed by accommodation, where TR rose 6.5 per cent to S$1.4 billion. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up The 'other components' segment – which includes spending on airfares on Singapore-based carriers, port taxes, local transportation, business, medical, education and transit visitors – was also up 4.1 per cent to S$2.5 billion. In contrast, shopping TR slowed 2.5 per cent to S$1.3 billion; and the sightseeing, entertainment and gaming (SEG) component moderated 16 per cent compared with the corresponding 2024 period. But STB noted that the first quarter of last year 'featured an exceptional line-up of events', including the Singapore Airshow 2024 and Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concerts. Singapore hotels' average room rates, revenues, and occupancy for Q1 2025 similarly fell on a yearly basis. Quarter on quarter, the higher TR was due to growth in spending across all major components except shopping, where TR declined marginally. F&B expenditure picked up most on a quarterly basis, at 16.9 per cent. China drives receipts By market, Mainland China remained the top TR generator for Singapore tourism in the Q1 2025, contributing S$1.3 billion in revenue, excluding the SEG segment. This was up 9.3 per cent from its S$1.2 billion contribution to TR in Q1 2024. 'Mainland China's top TR-contributing market position is consistent with its strong IVA (international visitor arrival) performance in Q1 2025, boosted by the 30-day mutual visa exemption and the Chinese New Year peak travel season,' said the STB spokesperson. China was the source of 831,472 tourists to Singapore in the quarter. In Q1 2025, Indonesia (S$719.8 million) and Australia (S$538 million) were the second and third-largest contributors to TR respectively. The US (S$474.6 million) and India (S$342.9 million) rounded out the list of Singapore's top five TR-generating markets. Indonesia was the origin of 640,259 visitors; 312,218 came from Malaysia; 308,124 arrived from Australia; and 261,456 hailed from India. Among these key markets, Australia and the US both recorded strong TR growth of nearly 15 per cent yoy, which the STB spokesperson attributed to robust spending on accommodation and F&B. The spokesperson also pointed to F&B as a strong growth driver in general, with eight of the top 10 markets recording yearly growth in this segment in Q1 2025. This growth, they said, reflects 'Singapore's growing appeal as (a) culinary destination, and follows STB's launch of a marketing campaign in October 2024 to position Singapore as a culinary capital, showcasing the city's vibrant, diverse and innovative food scene to a global audience'.
Business Times
a day ago
- Business
- Business Times
Singapore tourism receipts edge down 0.1% in Q1 on year
[SINGAPORE] The city-state's tourism receipts (TR) marginally fell 0.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 to S$8.07 billion, from S$8.08 billion in the year-ago period. This came as international visitor arrivals rose 0.1 per cent year on year (yoy) to 4.31 million, just a touch above 4.30 million in Q1 2024, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) figures showed on Wednesday (Jul 16). On a quarterly basis, visitor spending grew 9.4 per cent, from S$7.4 billion in the final quarter of 2024. 'Singapore's tourism sector continues to perform steadily,' said an STB spokesperson. Major components mixed The largely consistent TR performance in Q1 2025 came as major components made mixed showings compared with the same quarter in the preceding year. Expenditure on food and beverages (F&B) increased the most yoy, up 14.1 per cent to S$1.3 billion. This was followed by accommodation, where TR rose 6.5 per cent to S$1.4 billion. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up The 'other components' segment – which includes spending on airfares on Singapore-based carriers, port taxes, local transportation, business, medical, education and transit visitors – was also up 4.1 per cent to S$2.5 billion. In contrast, shopping TR slowed 2.5 per cent to S$1.3 billion; and the sightseeing, entertainment and gaming (SEG) component moderated 16 per cent compared with the corresponding 2024 period. But STB noted that the first quarter of last year 'featured an exceptional line-up of events', including the Singapore Airshow 2024 and Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concerts. Singapore hotels' average room rates, revenues, and occupancy for Q1 2025 similarly fell on a yearly basis. Quarter on quarter, the higher TR was due to growth in spending across all major components except shopping, where TR declined marginally. F&B expenditure picked up most on a quarterly basis, at 16.9 per cent. China drives receipts By market, Mainland China remained the top TR generator for Singapore tourism in the Q1 2025, contributing S$1.3 billion in revenue, excluding the SEG segment. This was up 9.3 per cent from its S$1.2 billion contribution to TR in Q1 2024. 'Mainland China's top TR-contributing market position is consistent with its strong IVA (international visitor arrival) performance in Q1 2025, boosted by the 30-day mutual visa exemption and the Chinese New Year peak travel season,' said the STB spokesperson. China was the source of 831,472 tourists to Singapore in the quarter. In Q1 2025, Indonesia (S$719.8 million) and Australia (S$538 million) were the second and third-largest contributors to TR respectively. The US (S$474.6 million) and India (S$342.9 million) rounded out the list of Singapore's top five TR-generating markets. Indonesia was the origin of 640,259 visitors; 312,218 came from Malaysia; 308,124 arrived from Australia; and 261,456 hailed from India. Among these key markets, Australia and the US both recorded strong TR growth of nearly 15 per cent yoy, which the STB spokesperson attributed to robust spending on accommodation and F&B. The spokesperson also pointed to F&B as a strong growth driver in general, with eight of the top 10 markets recording yearly growth in this segment in Q1 2025. This growth, they said, reflects 'Singapore's growing appeal as (a) culinary destination, and follows STB's launch of a marketing campaign in October 2024 to position Singapore as a culinary capital, showcasing the city's vibrant, diverse and innovative food scene to a global audience'.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Suki Waterhouse reveals she's in hospital with nasty injury caused by ‘wearing too tight trousers' onstage
leg-end Suki Waterhouse reveals she's in hospital with nasty injury caused by 'wearing too tight trousers' onstage Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MODEL Suki Waterhouse has shared a candid picture of herself lying in a hospital bed after enduring a fashion-related injury. The singer and actress, 33, posted the snap on social media wearing a hospital gown and plugged into a drip. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 The mum-of-one shared a photo in a hospital bed lying down after her injury Credit: X @sukiwaterhouse 4 The singer has suffered with a hernia since wearing the incredibly-tight trousers Credit: X @sukiwaterhouse Suki shared the selfie taken from her hospital bed alongside an image of herself performing on the tour for her Memoir of a Sparklemuffin album. She wrote alongside the hospital bed image and mocked: "'Suki you never tweet anymore'. "Have you ever considered I wore pants so tight 6 months ago it caused a hernia and I've been too scared to tell you." With her blonde hair covering her face, wearing headphones and no make-up with a vape on her chest, the star garnered a lot of attention from followers. The original photo shows the star on stage in skin-tight dark pants with a white crop top and jacket, posed underneath a huge disco ball. One fan inquired: "Do I laugh or cry?" Another noted: "Rockstar outfits are dangerous I guess." "Legit wonder why tight clothes haven't killed more people," pondered a user. "On stage in leather trousers then attached to a drip in hospital later like a true 70s rockstar," praised another. Others noted the vape and disapprovingly wrote: "Oh my, Suki not the vape." The Batman stars wow on the red carpet as Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz lead celebs at London premiere Another agreed: "Put the vape down Suki." A third penned: "The vape is taking me out." Suki welcomed her first child with Batman actor Robert Pattinson last year. Suki confirmed the happy news on Instagram last April, posting a Polaroid picture of her and the newborn captioned: "Welcome to the world angel," with a red heart. The couple went on their first date back in 2018 after Robert split from FKA Twigs in 2017. The pair, now engaged, like to keep their relationship out of the spotlight. Robert told The Sunday Times in 2019: 'If you let people in, it devalues what love is." 'If a stranger on the street asked you about your relationship, you'd think it extremely rude. "If you put up a wall it ends up better.' Robert has dated the likes of Kristen Stewart, Katy Perry and Dylan Penn. Suki has also been in a relationship with a number of famous people including Bradley Cooper. In 2024, Suki joined Taylor Swift as an opener on The Eras Tour in London. She said at the time: "It feels like an honour to simply exist at the same time as Taylor Swift, let alone be an opener for her on the biggest and best tour ever. "A dream come true that I never want to wake up from. Playing at Wembley Stadium in my hometown!" 4 The London model can often be seen in 70s-inspired outfits Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Suki Waterhouse reveals she's in hospital with nasty injury caused by ‘wearing too tight trousers' onstage
MODEL Suki Waterhouse has shared a candid picture of herself lying in a hospital bed after enduring a fashion-related injury. The singer and actress, 33 , posted the snap on social media wearing a hospital gown and plugged into a drip. Advertisement 4 The mum-of-one shared a photo in a hospital bed lying down after her injury Credit: X @sukiwaterhouse 4 The singer has suffered with a hernia since wearing the incredibly-tight trousers Credit: X @sukiwaterhouse Suki shared the selfie taken from her hospital bed alongside an image of herself performing on the tour for her Memoir of a Sparklemuffin album. She wrote alongside the hospital bed image and mocked: "'Suki you never tweet anymore'. "Have you ever considered I wore pants so tight 6 months ago it caused a hernia and I've been too scared to tell you." With her blonde hair covering her face, wearing headphones and no make-up with a vape on her chest, the star garnered a lot of attention from followers. Advertisement Read more The original photo shows the star on stage in skin-tight dark pants with a white crop top and jacket, posed underneath a huge disco ball. One fan inquired: "Do I laugh or cry?" Another noted: "Rockstar outfits are dangerous I guess." "Legit wonder why tight clothes haven't killed more people," pondered a user. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity "On stage in leather trousers then attached to a drip in hospital later like a true 70s rockstar," praised another. Others noted the vape and disapprovingly wrote: "Oh my, Suki not the vape." The Batman stars wow on the red carpet as Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz lead celebs at London premiere Another agreed: "Put the vape down Suki." A third penned: "The vape is taking me out." Suki welcomed her first child with Batman actor Advertisement The couple went on their first date back in 2018 after Robert split from FKA Twigs in 2017. The pair, now engaged, like to keep their relationship out of the spotlight. Robert told Advertisement 'If a stranger on the street asked you about your relationship, you'd think it extremely rude. "If you put up a wall it ends up better.' Robert has dated the likes of Kristen Stewart , Katy Perry and Dylan Penn. Suki has also been in a relationship with a number of famous people including Bradley Cooper. Advertisement In 2024, Suki joined Taylor Swift as an opener on The Eras Tour in London. She said at the time: "It feels like an honour to simply exist at the same time as Taylor Swift , let alone be an opener for her on the biggest and best tour ever. "A dream come true that I never want to wake up from. Playing at Wembley Stadium in my hometown!" 4 The London model can often be seen in 70s-inspired outfits Credit: Getty Advertisement 4 Suki is no stranger to sharing candid pictures with a twist Credit: instagram
Cosmopolitan
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
11 best perfumes that are up to 50% off in the Amazon Prime Day sales – from Versace to Sol De Janeiro
It's kind of a thing that I'm the best-smelling person in my friend group. It comes with the territory – Beauty editor and all. But I'm also not into telling my sweet angel friends that the perfume I'm wearing costs as much as they spent on floor seats at The Eras Tour (resale). They don't deserve to have their hearts broken like that! I'm a good friend, which is why I always have my eyes peeled for the cheap perfumes. And this Amazon Prime Day is coming in pretty hot with the perfume deals. I'm floored at the discounts on the best Amazon perfumes right now – we're talking up to 50 per cent off designer fragrance that I've never seen dip below 20 per cent off before. And that's the thing: Amazon's perfume assortment is pretty vast. There's a affordable fragrances from brands like Sol De Janeiro (which is currently all 20 percent off right now) and Juicy Couture (currently all 20 percent off as well), but there's also celebrity perfumes like Sabrina Carpenter Fragrance (20 percent off!) and the iconic Carolina Herrera Good Girl (20 percent of – like it's wild!!). There are fancy eau de parfums, body sprays, hair perfumes – legit everything to also make you the best-smelling person in your friend group. Snag one of the below before the end of Amazon Prime Day (it goes from now until July 11, btw) if you want to get a really good deal on a new signature scent. We're actually professional shoppers, so we know what we're talking about.
