Singapore Visitor Arrivals from 1 to 26 May, 2003

During the period 20-26 May, Singapore visitor arrivals declined 69% as compared to the same period last year, with arrivals from countries like P.R. China, Japan, India, Germany and Malaysia declining over 70%. 

In terms of absolute arrivals during the period from 1 May 2003 to 26 May 2003 the P.R. China, Indonesia, Japan, India and Malaysia registered the largest drops in arrival numbers.

It needs to be remembered that these figures are for dates prior to the WHO removing Singapore from the SARS affected countries list, as well as downgrades on travel advisories from various countries. What affect these positive moves make to Singapore's visitor arrivals will only be seen in future figures.

See also: Singapore Visitor Arrivals from 13 to 19 May, 2003.