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Taylor Swift's Singapore concerts boost tourism receipts

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Taylor Swift's six sell-out concerts in Singapore are estimated to generate between $300 million and $500 million in tourism receipts. The concerts have led to a surge in airline and hotel bookings, attracting attention from other countries.

Electrifying performances and the allure of pop stars have seen huge crowds from across the globe fill the National Stadium for consecutive nights. It’s just what the Singapore Sports Hub needs.It has been concert season in Singapore with Taylor Swift’s tour following gigs by Ed Sheeran, and Bruno Mars set to perform in April.

If economists’ estimates are anything to go by, Taylor Swift’s six sell-out concerts in Singapore could generate anywhere between $300 million and $500 million in tourism receipts. The concerts have seen a surge in airline and hotel bookings, with prices skyrocketing in tandem. These eye-catching sums have attracted attention from other countries, particularly those in our neighbourhood. Thailand’s Prime Minister, a Philippines legislator and Malaysian politicians are among those who have weighed in on Singapore’s deal to bring in the American superstar.Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile deviceResend verification e-mai

 

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