Sara Webb
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/ 31 May 2007

Casinos or culture? Singapore seeks tourists

What makes a successful tourist destination? Casinos, theme parks and Bollywood films — or a mix of historic sites and local culture? As Singapore reduces its dependence on electronics exports it wants to boost its tourism industry — currently about 5% of gross domestic product — and is betting on casinos and other imported entertainment to lure millions more visitors.