Costly Covid-19 tests, travel insurance deter Singapore travellers from flocking to reopened Phuket
July 02, 2021 Reuters The high costs of numerous Covid-19 tests and travel insurance, as well as potentially lengthy quarantine requirements upon returning to Singapore are likely to be big deterrents, said several travel agencies in Singapore. Travel booking platform Klook also cites the uncertainty around travel requirements as a reason for the muted response from Singaporeans so far. "While Singaporeans may be keen to scratch that travel itch, we are observing that many are still quite cautious. This is not unexpected, as there is unfamiliarity with travel guidelines and quarantine measure...