Full return of Chinese tourists not likely in 2023
China is unlikely to exceed 60% of pre-Covid levels by year-end, according to the CEO of Singapore's Tourism Board
Singapore Tourism Board’s CEO Keith Tan cited limited flight capacity and the speed of China’s border reopening as some of the reasons a full recovery from Chinese tourists isn’t expected this year.
Key takeaways
Currently, the number of flights from Singapore to China is only 10% of what it was pre-Covid;
Unlike other countries in Asia, Singapore has not imposed new Covid-related restrictions on travelers from China;
Singapore’s tourism industry is expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024, according to its tourism board.
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