More tourists coming to S'pore, staying longer with opening of IRs
More tourists are coming to Singapore and staying longer since the opening of the country's two integrated resorts (IRs).
Even though both attractions are only partially opened, in-bound tour agencies said business has spiked by as much as 40 per cent.
Many tourists are also extending their stays here by another night or two.
They are also giving other attractions a miss to check out Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) and Marina Bay Sands (MBS).
One company described the IRs as "exciting properties" which tourists would want to see "even if they are not complete".
Both IRs have had a slew of hiccups since its opening.
RWS' Universal Studios Singapore lost its main ride, the Battlestar Galactica, to technical faults barely a week after the theme park opened in March. The ride remains closed.
Tour East Singapore general manager Yvonne Wong said: "Tourists just want to have a feel of the theme park first even if it's not fully open or some rides aren't working, because it's the newest in the region and has some unique rides."
She said the fact that they cannot try Battlestar Galactica now doesn't bother them.
"If they like the place, they can come back. The desire is based on the experience of the whole theme park, and not one or two rides," said Wong.
-News courtesy of Channel Newsasia-
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