Sentosa strengthens India focus as visitor arrivals rise 8%; India tops source market
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Sentosa is responding to these evolving preferences by investing in next-generation attractions, year-round programming and its long-term vision for Greater Sentosa.
Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) is boosting its focus on the Indian market, reportedly demand for experiential, family and premium travel continues to grow. India has retained its position as Sentosa's largest international source market, with visitor arrivals increasing by 8% year-on-year between April 2025 and March 2026.
Online reports indicate that the growth highlights the market's increasing importance to Sentosa and reflects evolving travel preferences among Indian visitors. According to SDC, travellers from India are increasingly opting for celebration travel, multi-generational holidays, immersive experiences and itineraries that combine leisure with more purposeful travel.
Commenting on the development, Addison Goh, Divisional Director, Business & Experience Development at Sentosa Development Corporation, said India remains a strategically important market, not only because of its current scale but also for its long-term growth potential. He noted that Indian travellers are becoming increasingly discerning and are seeking destinations that offer authentic, diverse and memorable experiences.
Goh added that Sentosa is responding to these evolving preferences by investing in next-generation attractions, year-round programming and its long-term vision for Greater Sentosa. He said these initiatives are aimed at creating experiences that will continue to resonate with Indian travellers across generations.
