Singapore’s most sought-after racing event is around the corner and fans across the region are gearing up for the unmistakable revving of engines, high-octane celebrity performances and endless festivities. Digital travel platform Agoda unveils the top 10 markets racing into Singapore for the highly anticipated night race, taking place from 20th to 22nd September. Travelers from Indonesia took the checkered flag with the highest accommodation searches for race weekend, followed by the Philippines and Japan.
The number of Filipinos looking to travel to Singapore for the event have put the Philippines in the spotlight as the second-highest audience searching for accommodations during the race weekend. With this, the race itself will be held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, being the only street circuit race in East Asia.
While fans from all over the Asia-Pacific region travel into Singapore for the exhilarating event, Agoda’s data shows travelers from Indonesia (#1), the Philippines (#2), and Japan (#3) rank highest when it comes to accommodation searches. Following on the grid are Malaysia (#4), Thailand (#5), South Korea (#6), Taiwan (#7), India (#8), Hong Kong (#9), and Australia (#10).
Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda shared, “In the past year, we’ve seen a lot of people traveling for experiences, such as concerts, festivals, sports and other big events. The night race in Singapore is one of the key mega events in the region. It’s exciting to see such a wide array of travelers coming together to experience the thrill of the race and the vibrant atmosphere of Singapore.”
The influx of international visitors for the night race demonstrates the sporting event’s widespread popularity. Mega events like the night race attract a varied audience, eager to immerse themselves in the experience and enjoy the surrounding festivities. This pattern of travel interest showcases the enduring allure of major sporting events on a global scale.
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