Singapore eyes ‘significant’ economic benefits as it lures Taylor Swift with grant for sold-out concerts

“It is likely to generate significant benefits to the Singapore economy, especially to tourism activities such as hospitality, retail, travel and dining, as has happened in other cities in which Taylor Swift has performed,” they said.

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Taylor Swift, Coldplay spark concert tourism boom in Southeast Asia

The Singapore government did not comment on the exclusivity clause, though AEG has said Swift’s sole concert stop in Southeast Asia will be on the island nation, with VIP tickets going for S$1,228 (US$913.55).

Her Singapore concerts will span March 2 to 9. More than 300,000 tickets were sold to fans who queued overnight in the blistering tropical heat.

AEG Presents was not immediately available for comment.