Tourism receipts for 2011 saw a record high in 2011, coming in at a total of S$22.2 billion.

The Singapore Tourism Board's (STB's) preliminary Tourism Sector Performance For 2011 Factsheet indicates that all tourism receipt components also saw on-year growth.

This was led by 37% on-year growth in sightseeing and entertainment (including gaming) to S$5.5 million. Other components also saw positive growth:

• Accommodation receipts: S$4.3 million (+19%)
• Food and beverage receipts: S$2.2 million (+18%)
• Shopping receipts: S$4.5 million (+13%)
• Other components: S$5.7 million (+5%)

International visitor arrivals in 2011 totaled some 13.2 million. About three-quarters (76%) of visitors came from Asia. The top 4 countries of arrival were: China, Malaysia, Australia and India.

Meanwhile, the hotel industry also saw gazetted home room revenue total some S$2.6 billion, a growth of 27.8% on-year. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) reached S$212 in 2011, a record 15% on-year growth.

However, STB noted that growth is likely to moderate in the coming year due to the uncertain global economy.