Ep 42: Singapore & Hong Kong Embark on an Uncharted Era of Travel

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12 Nov 2020 • 34m00s

Singapore and Hong Kong are both important Asian aviation hubs, commercial centres and travel destinations. But they aren’t - or weren’t - key source markets for each other in terms of travel and tourism. So, will the Air Travel Bubble create new patterns of travel demand, or is it simply a small stepping stone towards an uncharted era?

This week, Gary and Hannah discuss the (pre-COVID-19) travel landscapes of both cities and the vital roles that aviation, airports and airlines contribute to their economies.

We also dissect the fine details of the new Air Travel Bubble, and analyse its potential impact in both destinations. And might this agreement catalyse more regional bubbles in South East Asia and beyond - and, perhaps, kickstart concurrent bubbles for Singapore and Hong Kong?

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Ep 42: Singapore & Hong Kong Embark on an Uncharted Era of Travel

About This Episode

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Ep 65: Will Singapore Lead South East Asia's Travel Revival?

Ep 64: Phuket & Bali: Will They Both Reopen in July?, with Brett Henry, MG Group

Hannah Pearson

Gary Bowerman