SINGAPORE: More Singaporeans are travelling this
year and they are opting for exotic and pricier destinations,
undeterred by the costly packages which can go up to S$10,000
each.
Tour agency Chan Brothers said it sold 1,000 travel
packages within three hours at this year's travel fair at Suntec.
Sales amounted to S$9 million so far.
Tour agencies said the robust economy is seeing more
travellers heading off to South Africa, South America and
Europe.
They said the rise in demand is also due to increased accessibility
to such places.
For example, Singapore Airlines will begin services to Sao Paulo in
Brazil on 28 March.
Other popular choices at this year's travel fair are Croatia and
Slovenia.
The fair is jointly organised by CTC Travel and Chan
Brothers.
- CNA/ir
