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Domestic tourism to cushion some of the blow for Singapore hotels

Annabeth Leow

Published Sun, Mar 15, 2020 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

AS the global coronavirus epidemic strikes at Singapore's tourism-related sectors, the staycation market is taking on newfound importance.

While the Singapore Tourism Board predicted last month that visitor arrivals could fall by up to 30 per cent this year, domestic spending could stem some of the bloodshed.

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Domestic tourism to cushion some of the blow for Singapore hotels

Annabeth Leow

KEYWORDS IN THIS ARTICLE

International

Fed officials mull if rates are high enough as inflation expectations jump

US bill to restrict WuXi AppTec, Chinese biotechs revised to give more time to cut ties

UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

US chip workers are likely to quit jobs, worsening labour shortage

India's industrial output up 4.9% year-on-year in March

Pandemic treaty talks end without agreed text, next step up for debate

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