Data compiled by economists at Maybank Investment Bank reveals an increase in Google searches for Singapore, following the city-state’s easing of Covid restrictions. In particular, an increase in demand has been reported among travellers in Malaysia, along with Indonesia, India, and Australia.
According to a Bloomberg report, Singapore has jumped ahead of its neighbours in ditching travel restrictions and adopting a “living with Covid” policy. The authorities confirmed last week that from today, there will be no more testing of vaccinated travellers. Thailand has adopted a similar policy, due to come into effect on May 1, which has boosted international travel bookings in the region.
Catherine So from Expedia says travel bookings between Singapore and Thailand have nearly doubled since Thailand’s announcement that PCR tests on arrival are being ditched from May 1.
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