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Pinoy 'Swifties' drive demand for Singapore accommodations

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour at MetLife Stadium in New Rutherford, New Jersey on May 26, 2023. EPA-EFE/Sarah Yenesel" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/entertainment/07/06/20230706-taylor.jpg"/><figcaption>Taylor Swift performs during the Eras Tour at MetLife Stadium in New Rutherford, New Jersey on May 26, 2023. EPA-EFE/Sarah Yenesel</figcaption></figure></div> MANILA -- Taylor Swift fans, particularly from the Philippines, are boosting demand for accommodations in Singapore.In a message to members of the media on Wednesday, travel platform Agoda noted a surge in demand for hotels and other properties in Singapore among its users, following the announcement of Swift&#x27;s six shows in the Lion City.It added that the spike was mostly driven by Southeast Asia, with Filipino &quot;Swifties&quot; leading in searches. They are followed by users from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.Singapore is the only Southeast Asian stop in Swift&#x27;s The Eras Tour, which serves as a tribute to all of her albums. The shows will be held in March 2024 in Singapore&#x27;s National Stadium. Earlier this month, travel app Klook offered <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/06/23/klook-bundles-taylor-swift-tickets-with-singapore-tours">tickets to the global superstar&#x27;s concert bundled with hotel stays and tours</a>. Aside from Swift, Agoda earlier observed <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/07/07/23/coldplay-shows-boost-demand-for-singapore-hotels">higher demand for Singapore hotels during Coldplay&#x27;s concert series</a> in January next year.

Taylor Swift fans, particularly from the Philippines, are boosting demand for accommodations in Singapore. 