India remains Sentosa's largest international source market as demand for experiential and family travel grows

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) is strengthening its focus on the Indian market as demand for experiential, family and premium travel continues to grow.

Market Growth
- India as #1 Source Market: Visitor numbers rose 8% year-on-year (Apr 2025–Mar 2026), cementing India as Sentosa’s largest international market.
- Traveller Trends: Strong demand for celebration travel, multi-generational holidays, immersive experiences, and purposeful journeys.

Strategic Positioning
- Experiential Focus: Addison Goh (Divisional Director) emphasized shaping next-generation experiences and building a destination that resonates with Indian travellers for decades.
- Bleisure & MICE Growth: Indian corporate travellers increasingly seek business + leisure destinations. Sentosa offers:
- 19 hotels, 4,000+ rooms
- Diverse event venues, beaches, attractions, dining
- New offerings like a heritage discovery game kit and Food Discovery Pass for delegates.

Attractions & Experiences
- Ticketed Highlights: Singapore Cable Car (SkyOrb Cabins), Wings of Time Fireworks Symphony.
- Free Attractions: Sentosa Sensoryscape, Southernmost Point of Continental Asia, family-friendly beaches.
- New Additions:
- Skyslides by Klook (June 2026) – among Southeast Asia’s tallest dry slides.
- Scenic Postcard Initiative at Palawan Beach (Apr 2026).
- Disney Cruise Line collaboration (Jun–Sep 2026).
- Sentosa GrillFest 2026 with Chef’s Grill – an omakase-inspired beachfront dining experience.

Future Vision – Greater Sentosa Master Plan (GSMP)
- Ambition: Double visitor numbers over coming decades.
- Upcoming Landmarks: Imbiah Canopy, Imbiah Lookout Walk, Sensorium beachfront lifestyle hub.
- Focus: Reimagined beaches, nature-centric growth, enhanced connectivity.
- Identity: “Island Playground and Sanctuary in a Global City.”

This strategy shows how Sentosa is positioning itself as both a family leisure hub and a premium MICE destination for Indian travellers, blending cultural depth with modern attractions.