Natas still holds out hope of making peace

Singapore

THE National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (Natas) holds out hope of a reconciliation with the group of travel agencies that broke away from the fold to organise a rival travel fair, though it is aware that making peace boils down to how reasonable the demands of the opposite camp are.

The group that is planning the rival Outbound Travel Fair declined further comment on the dispute when approached on Tuesday; its spokeswoman said that preparations were now underway for the fair.

Meanwhile, an indication of how deep the discontent is running among some Natas members came from an industry source, who told The Business Times on Tuesday that it was "too late" for a reconciliation.…