The Big Read in short: Can Singapore shed its image as a tourist stopover?
Each week, TODAY’s long-running Big Read series delves into the trends and issues that matter. This week, we look at how Singapore's tourism sector looks set to recover to pre-pandemic levels and how the country can better attract tourists beyond building new attractions.
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Each week, TODAY’s long-running Big Read series delves into the trends and issues that matter. This week, we look at how Singapore's tourism sector looks set to recover to pre-pandemic levels and how the country can better attract tourists beyond building new attractions. This is a shortened version of the full feature, which can be found here.
- Child enrichment chain Genius League told customers via WhatsApp that it has closed all three of its branches
- The sudden closure has left affected parents angry and seeking refunds
- Affected parents allege they have estimated losses ranging from S$100 to S$2,038
- TODAY has tried to contact the owners of Genius League for comment but has yet to receive a response
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SINGAPORE — While the humidity and heat may have bathed them in sweat, Australians Bryan and Christine Mansfield were smiling as they made their way to the Gardens by the Bay on Thursday (May 4). SINGAPORE — While the humidity and heat may have bathed them in sweat, Australians Bryan and Christine Mansfield were smiling as they made their way to the Gardens by the Bay on Thursday (May 4)
SINGAPORE — While the humidity and heat may have bathed them in sweat, Australians Bryan and Christine Mansfield were smiling as they made their way to the Gardens by the Bay on Thursday (May 4).
Their three-day holiday in Singapore marked the start of their golden jubilee celebrations — one that had been delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Singapore is always a layover stop for Australians looking to travel. The flights were cheaper than if we went straight to Bali, so we finally took the opportunity to stay here and travel,” said Mr Mansfield, who is in his 70s.
The couple are headed to Bali on Sunday before returning home Down Under.
Like other tourists who spoke to TODAY, Singapore was their first foreign destination since 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic ground international travel to a halt.
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