TOURISM

Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and attracts millions of tourists each year. A lot of its cultural attraction can be attributed to its cultural diversity that reflects its colonial history and Chinese, Malay, Indian and Arab ethnicities. It is also environmentally friendly, and maintains natural and heritage conservation programs.

As English is one of its numerous official languages, it is generally easier for tourists to understand when speaking to the local population of the country. The well-known Mass Rapid Transit system adds to the convenience of tourists by exhaustively covers most public venues in Singapore.

Shopping: Singapore is the shoppers' mecca. There are various shopping belts and shopping centers islandwide. The Singapore Tourism Board and various organizers organize the Great Singapore Sale yearly to encourage tourists to shop.

Island Resorts: Sentosa is a relatively large island of Singapore located to its south. Along with a beachfront resort, the island's tourist attractions include the historical museum of Fort Siloso, the Underwater World aquarium and the Carlsberg Sky Tower.

Arts and Entertainment: Singapore is a haven for the arts all year round. Many of Singapore's performing arts venues and institutions are more than just performance locations - they are architectural marvels in their own right. These venues include the Singapore Repertory Theatre, Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, The Substation and the University Cultural Centre.

Nature Sightseeing: Singapore has a variety of parks and projects which often feature its natural tropical environment.

Medical Tourism: The island is booming into the medical tourism hub of Southeast Asia offering low cost high quality medical travel services . For more information, contact Healthbase .

Future Developments: The Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort is a new project in the development phase which will incorporate two casinos and associated hotels and malls in Marina South and Sentosa.