The Chinese mainland continued to be Singapore's largest source of visitors this year, with 2.93 million arrivals recorded in the first 11 months, according to data released by the Singapore Tourism Board on Monday.

In November alone, arrivals from the mainland rose 17% year-on-year to 203,530, reflecting a steady recovery in outbound travel from China.

The figures underscore the ongoing strength of the Chinese tourism market for Singapore, which relies heavily on regional visitors to support its hospitality and retail sectors.