Republic remains attractive to tourists from China: STB

City a trusted, vibrant hot spot, it says, noting gambling advisory

- Lok Jian Wen

Singapore remains an "attractive destination" for leisure and business travellers from China, said the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in a statement on March 22. This was in response to queries from The Straits Times on a circular by China's embassy here reminding its citizens to steer clear of gambling.

The Chinese Embassy in Singapore on March 18 had asked its citizens in the Republic to "stay away" from gambling, adding that crossborder gambling violates Chinese laws and may be tied to other crimes like smuggling and money laundering.

In response to media queries, STB's Greater China executive director Andrew Phua said the agency was aware of the embassy's statement and respected its concerns.