ttnworldwide.com, 1 Jul 2009
SINGAPORE attracted 30,000 visitors from the Middle East in the first quarter of 2009. This represents a five per cent increase over 2008, with its key markets, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, witnessing stellar growth of 23 per cent and 10 per cent respectively.
“We are pleased to have begun 2009 on a strong note despite the economic downturn affecting the global tourism industry,” said Jason Ong, area director for Middle East and Africa, Singapore Tourism Board.
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