Can't travel overseas?

Perhaps you could consider re-discovering Singapore's tourism spots!

Singapore is one of the world's most popular travel destinations for a reason, and soon, you will be able to enjoy some attractions on the government's dime!  

Read more with this article from The Straits Times!

Singaporeans will be given $320 million in "tourism credits" to spend domestically as part of a campaign to prop up local businesses, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced on Monday (Aug 17).

The credits will be called SingapoRediscovers Vouchers, named for the $45 million campaign launched last month to drive local spending to Singapore's eateries, shops, hotels and leisure attractions.

This spending initiative and a seven-month extension to wage subsidies for local workers are the key thrusts of additional support for the battered tourism sector.

The Singapore Zoo, part of the hard-hit leisure sector in Singapore's tourism industry.

Mr Heng, who is also Finance Minister, noted in his ministerial statement that foreign visitor arrivals have dried up due to travel restrictions.

"Many Singaporeans love to travel but are unable to do so now. Local consumption will not fully make up for tourist spending, but I hope Singaporeans will take the opportunity to explore our local culture and heritage, nature, art, and architecture," he said, adding that more details on the vouchers will be released next month.

"You may be surprised by what you discover."

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