Geography

When will Lady Gaga's concert in Singapore be held?

How does event like this help to increase the growth of tourism in Singapore?

https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/lady-gaga-concert-singapore-may-2025-461331

Dates & Venue: The concerts were held on May 18, 19, 21, and 24, 2025, at the National Stadium.

Economic Impact: The concerts generated roughly S$100 million to S$150 million in tourism receipts, with ticket sales alone amounting to approximately US$40.8 million (S$52 million).

Tourism Surge: Trip.com reported that hotel bookings for the week of May 18-24 more than tripled compared to the same period in 2024, with significant interest from fans across Asia.

Visitor Profile: Many attendees traveled from Malaysia, China, Japan, Philippines, and South Korea, with a notable increase in Australian tourists.

Economic Note: While significantly boosting tourism, the impact was lower than the 2024 Taylor Swift concerts, with more last-minute ticket availability.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/tourism-bump-from-lady-gaga-concerts-raked-in-up-to-estimated-150m-for-singapore-economy

How does tourism impact on water resource in Koh Samui?

 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/bhutan-tourist-fee-reduced-us-200-covid-19-travel-3726431

The PSI is as high as 79 this morning - the sky is so hazy that people with heart or lung disease as well as children and older adults aged 65 and above are advised  to avoid all physical activity outdoors.
The haze is caused by the fires builds up during the dry season when farmers clear their land by burning.  The fires are mostly concentrated in the provinces of Jambi and South Sumatra in Indonesia.   The haze has been affecting tourism and contributing to health problems across the region.
Indonesia's government has outlawed land-clearing by fire but weak law enforcement means the ban is largely ignored.

For Sec 2 students - think about the following:
1. Why do farmers clear their land by burning? You have studied this under the topic shifting cultivation.
2. How does the haze affect tourism?

http://www.freewebs.com/lily_lee68/rice%20cultivation/index.html