Singapore hoping 'cruises to nowhere' will revive its coronavirus-hit tourism industry

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Singapore hopes to start 'cruises to nowhere' in a bid to revive its tourism industry, but critics are warning against the move, saying that it could spark COVID-19 outbreaks.

Singapore hopes to start"cruises to nowhere" in a bid to revive its coronavirus-hit tourism industry, but critics warned against the move that could spark COVID-19 outbreaks.

But the tourism board in Singapore, a key port and transport hub in Asia, is holding talks with cruise lines on putting on voyages that depart from and return to the city-state. "The cruise industry was a large contributor to COVID outbreaks in several ports around the world," she said. She also warned about the environmental impact of restarting cruises.

 

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How about 'cruises to the morgue'?

Hopefully GladysB and Dutton make clear they will not be allowed in NSW or other Australian territory and WE will not provide medical assistance to these businesses

Let the people decide.

Is this the Ruby Princess ?

Hope they don’t come here!

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