SINGAPORE: Prices may have gone up for some tour destinations, but travellers are still willing to go abroad despite the cost.
The National Association of Travel Agents NATAS returned on Friday August 12 for a three day event after a years-long hiatus due to the COVID -- 19 Pandemic.
Steven Ler, NATAS president, said in response to CNA's queries that the fair will kickstart the season of safe travels and pivot industry players back to near full operations.
As more resources are deployed, the entire supply chain is activated and businesses are revitalised, he added.
More than 40 exhibitors, including travel agents, airlines, cruise operators, hotels and national tourist organisations, are involved in the event, which is held at the Singapore Expo.
Almost 80,000 to 100,000 visitors are expected over the three days, almost on par with a pre-pandemic visitorship of 108,039.
When CNA visited the fair around noon on Friday, the crowd was moderate but footfall started to pick up after 4 pm.