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SINGAPORE WILL HAVE A BIG PROMOTION AFTER RECOVERING FROM COVID-19

REFLECTING on the recovery time when the SARS outbreak broke out in 2003, Singapore estimated that it would take about half a year for tourism to return to normal after the COVID-19 corona virus was successfully treated. But Singapore has prepared various promotions to attract tourists who have been postponing trips there.

According to Executive Director of the Southeast Asia Singapore Tourism Board John Conceicao in Jakarta said maybe 5-6 months could recover, after recovering, we will return stronger, more promotions such as promotions on airlines.

While Singapore Tourism Board Indonesia’s Area Director Mohamed Firhan Abdul Salam, incorrect information about the COVID-19 corona virus circulating in the community is one of the big challenges facing Singapore tourism. The inaccurate news that caused panic and fear.

“A lot of fake news on WhatsApp, say schools in Singapore are closed, or the situation in Singapore is panicking, or the airport is quiet, in Orchard there are no people. For people (who live) in Singapore, the situation is actually normal,” said Firhan.

Indonesia is an important market for Singapore because it is the second largest source of traffic after China.

In 2019, there were 3.11 million Indonesian tourists visiting Singapore, up by three percent compared to 2018. In total, Singapore was visited by 19.1 million tourists in 2019, but tourism visit and reception figures this year are expected to be affected by the corona virus, COVID-19.

“Even Singapore still welcomes tourists to come to their countries, including Indonesia, amid the latest challenges of the COVID-19 corona virus outbreak. Tourists from Indonesia are among the tough” markets, reflecting from an analysis map from time to time, including when they faced the SARS outbreak in 2003,” he added.

He also mentioned that when travelers from other countries were worried and decided to postpone the trip, Indonesians continued to arrive in the country. Maybe because it is close or there is a need, or medical treatment. (Indonesia) very resilient market.

Based on STB data, the level of Indonesian tourist visits to Singapore reached the highest increase in 2019. The number rose three percent to 3.11 million people last year. This makes Indonesia the second most popular tourist destination for Singapore.

In January to September 2019, tourism data from Indonesia reached 2.26 billion Singapore dollars, up six percent compared to the previous year.

Firhan said Singapore will continue to identify effective measures to provide a sense of security for travelers. To be sure, every tourist is advised to always maintain personal hygiene by diligently washing hands and wearing masks when they are sick to reduce the risk of transmission.

Singapore is preparing new programs to attract tourists in 2020, such as Magical Shores in Siloso in the form of an interesting lighting game, the exhibition “Disney: Magic of Animation” which covers 90 years of Disney studio history at ArtScience Museum, food festivals, Formula racing matches 1 to Singapore Comic Con. [special photo]