Singapore anticipates tourists from China, but hotel bookings are slow to come

Uncertainties over logistics remain as well, and Chinese tourists are worried about higher costs if policies change.

“Will a visa be given out by the Embassy of Singapore in China? And if the visa has been approved, and the hotel room has been booked – what if the Singapore government does not allow Chinese citizens to pass its borders?” Mr Zhao asked.

Mr Li said the hotel is preparing to handle an influx of tourists if it happens.

“We are always recruiting staff and also training our staff to make sure that when demand comes back, we are ready for it,” he said.

THAILAND LOOKS FORWARD TO CHINESE TOURISTS

Around the world, China’s emergence from isolation is getting mixed reactions.

Europe is abuzz with excitement, while other countries like Thailand are cautious about having high expectations.

Thai tourism authorities are keeping their expectations low, as they do not…