The number of Chinese travelers entering Singapore looks set to increase after the mutual 30-day visa-free travel agreement between both countries kicks in, pushing inbound travel volume closer to pre-pandemic levels.
Singapore and China are working out the operational details, aiming to implement the scheme in early 2024.
Director of business development at Hong Thai Travel Jasmine Li said bookings from inbound Chinese visitors are at an average of 60% of pre-pandemic levels.
During the peak season between July and August, the travel agency saw bookings return to 85% of pre-pandemic levels. The figure dropped to about 30% in November, she shared.
The visa exemption agreement will increase the number of individual and small family group travelers, and the tour agency is expecting a 10% increase in bookings, said Ms Li.
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