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AI Travel Index / October 2026

Who AI recommends in Singapore

What ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews told travellers asking about Singapore, asked from Singapore. The squares show which assistants named each business.

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Hotels

32 businesses named; 75% by only one assistant

  1. Marina Bay SandsCGPA
  2. The Fullerton Hotel SingaporeCGPA
  3. Capella SingaporeCGPA
  4. Mandarin Oriental, SingaporeCGPA
  5. Raffles SingaporeCGPA
  6. Shangri-La SingaporeCGPA
  7. Swissôtel The StamfordCGPA
  8. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia SingaporeCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, tripadvisor.com, afar.com, cathaypacific.com

Asked: “What are the best hotels in Singapore?” and “Where should I stay in Singapore for a first visit?”

Restaurants

49 businesses named; 73% by only one assistant

  1. Burnt EndsCGPA
  2. JAAN by Kirk WestawayCGPA
  3. OdetteCGPA
  4. Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken RiceCGPA
  5. 328 Katong LaksaCGPA
  6. CandlenutCGPA
  7. Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork NoodleCGPA
  8. Lau Pa SatCGPA

Sources cited: google.com, secretsingapore.co, thehoneycombers.com, eatbook.sg

Asked: “What are the best restaurants in Singapore?” and “Where should I eat in Singapore for local food?”

Things to do

51 businesses named; 75% by only one assistant

  1. Gardens by the BayCGPA
  2. Lau Pa SatCGPA
  3. Universal Studios SingaporeCGPA
  4. Buddha Tooth Relic TempleCGPA
  5. Free Singapore TourCGPA
  6. GetYourGuideCGPA
  7. Marina Bay SandsCGPA
  8. Maxwell Food CentreCGPA

Sources cited: tripadvisor.com.sg, viator.com, handluggageonly.co.uk, klook.com

Asked: “What are the best things to do in Singapore?” and “Which tours in Singapore are worth booking?”

Tours and day trips

46 businesses named; 74% by only one assistant

  1. KlookCGPA
  2. Bintan Resort FerriesCGPA
  3. ViatorCGPA
  4. BatamFastCGPA
  5. GetYourGuideCGPA
  6. KKdayCGPA
  7. Let's Go Tour SingaporeCGPA
  8. Monster Day ToursCGPA

Sources cited: terris.sg, viator.com, sg.trip.com, localsingapore.net

Asked: “Best day trips from Singapore and who to book with?” and “Which tour companies are best for a trip to Singapore?”

Airport transfers

25 businesses named; 84% by only one assistant

  1. GrabCGPA
  2. KlookCGPA
  3. GojekCGPA
  4. TadaCGPA
  5. Apple PayCGPA
  6. BlacklaneCGPA
  7. Bus 36CGPA
  8. CDG ZigCGPA

Sources cited: traveloka.com, travjoy.com, changiairport.com, facebook.com

Asked: “What is the best way to get from the airport to central Singapore?” and “Which airport transfer service should I use in Singapore?”

eSIMs and mobile data

35 businesses named; 66% by only one assistant

  1. M1CGPA
  2. SingtelCGPA
  3. StarHubCGPA
  4. GrabCGPA
  5. AiraloCGPA
  6. 7-ElevenCGPA
  7. CheersCGPA
  8. HolaflyCGPA

Sources cited: facebook.com, singtel.com, roafly.com, m1.com.sg

Asked: “What is the best way to get mobile data as a tourist in Singapore?” and “Which eSIM should I buy for a trip to Singapore?”

Travel insurance

28 businesses named; 82% by only one assistant

  1. FWD Travel InsuranceCGPA
  2. Income Travel InsuranceCGPA
  3. SinglifeCGPA
  4. Allianz TravelCGPA
  5. Tin LegCGPA
  6. AIA Travel InsuranceCGPA
  7. AIGCGPA
  8. AIG Travel Guard DirectCGPA

Sources cited: you.co, asiaone.com, expatica.com, squaremouth.com

Asked: “Best travel insurance for visiting Singapore?” and “Which travel insurance should I get for a trip to Singapore?”

Airlines

19 businesses named; 63% by only one assistant

  1. ScootCGPA
  2. Singapore AirlinesCGPA
  3. Qatar AirwaysCGPA
  4. EmiratesCGPA
  5. Cathay PacificCGPA
  6. Japan AirlinesCGPA
  7. Malaysia AirlinesCGPA
  8. AirAsiaCGPA

Sources cited: worldairlineawards.com, 10best.usatoday.com, kayak.sg, traveloka.com

Asked: “What is the best airline to fly into Singapore?” and “Which airline is best for flying to Singapore?”

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How we ran it

On 10 October 2026 we asked ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the same 320 travel questions: two for each of 8 topics in each of 20 cities, worded the way travellers ask.

Each question was asked from the city’s own country, through the assistant itself where possible (Perplexity through its API with web search). Google does not show an AI Overview for every search, so a few questions have three answers instead of four.

We recorded every answer in full and listed the businesses each one named. Landmarks, neighbourhoods and public places are not counted. Different spellings of the same business are merged.

This shows what the assistants said that day, not our own ranking. Answers change, so we ask the same questions again every month and keep every answer.

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