As Singapore braces for a surge of tourists during China's National Day holiday from October 1 to 7, 2024, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is taking proactive measures to manage the influx. The university anticipates a significant increase in visitors, prompting it to restrict access to campus shuttle services and food courts after 2 PM [31a03aff]. To facilitate this, NUS plans to implement a visitor access system and require registration for tour buses, with these measures set to take effect by January 2025 [31a03aff].
NUS students have expressed support for these restrictions, citing previous disruptions caused by large groups of tourists on campus [31a03aff]. Meanwhile, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has existing measures in place but will not introduce any new restrictions for the upcoming holiday [31a03aff].
In 2023, Singapore welcomed approximately 1.23 million tourists from mainland China, highlighting the importance of effective management strategies during peak travel periods [31a03aff]. As both universities prepare for the anticipated tourist surge, they aim to balance accessibility for visitors with the needs and experiences of their students [31a03aff].