According to Channel News Asia on the 11th, the number of visitors to Sentosa Island has surged by 30% compared to the same period last year, from February this year to now. To alleviate the pressure of crowds and traffic congestion, Sentosa has increased staffing and updated relevant facilities in response to the peak tourist season.
Singapore's first integrated resort, "Resorts World Sentosa," and the "Universal Studios Theme Park" opened in February on Sentosa, attracting a large number of tourists. Some older attractions, such as the Merlion, continue to draw visitors, with a visitor scale of 20,000 previously only seen on weekends, but now even weekdays reach such numbers.
The large influx of visitors has also brought challenges to Sentosa. The relevant management departments have stated that in addition to increasing staff and resources by 50%, they have also installed closed-circuit television at the subway station for real-time monitoring, and are using signage to inform visitors of the expected waiting times. The LCD projection panel set up at the Central Beach Station displays traffic conditions during busy periods on the access roads to Sentosa and the junction at Telok Blangah, helping driving visitors adjust their routes in a timely manner to avoid traffic congestion.
