Singapore's Tourism Chief: Coronavirus Impact Could Be Worse than 2003 SARS

The video discusses the severe impact of reduced Chinese visitors on Singapore's tourism, quantifying the loss in visitor numbers and revenue. It shares industry anecdotes and challenges, explores potential crisis and recovery scenarios, and emphasizes building capabilities for future recovery. The video also analyzes trends in tourism spending and receipts and highlights the importance of regional cooperation to boost tourism in Southeast Asia.

What percentage of Singapore's international visitor arrivals were from China before the decline?

• 25%

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

What is the estimated daily loss of visitors to Singapore during the crisis?

• 5,000 to 10,000

• 10,000 to 15,000

• 18,000 to 20,000

• 25,000 to 30,000

What is the main concern of the tourism industry according to anecdotal evidence?

• High operational costs

• Business drying up

• Lack of government support

• Increased competition

What type of recovery is Singapore's tourism sector preparing for?

• U-shaped recovery

• V-shaped recovery

• L-shaped recovery

• All eventualities

What is one of the measures suggested to help the tourism industry recover?

• Increasing advertising

• Improving service delivery

• Reducing taxes

• Lowering hotel prices

What was the overall growth in tourism receipts for Singapore in 2019?

• 26.1 billion

• 28.1 billion

• 25.1 billion

• 27.1 billion

What is a potential strategy for Southeast Asia to boost tourism demand?

• Individual country promotions

• Increasing flight frequencies

• Regional cooperation

• Reducing travel restrictions