Hong Kong – Singapore travel bubble facing another delay

Monday, 22 Apr, 2021 0

The two-way travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore looks like it could be delayed again due to more Covid cases in both cities.

Just a week ago, Singapore’s Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said they were finalising arrangements to start the long-delayed travel corridor.

They had hoped to make a joint announcement soon.

The plan was to reportedly launch it in mid-May.

It was originally due to begin five months ago but was postponed at the last minute die to a surge in cases in Hong Kong.

According to media reports in Hong Kong, it could be pushed back slightly to late May.

It would have similar protocols to the original agreement except that now Hong Kong residents would be required to be fully vaccinated.

"We have not fixed a date to announce the resumption of the travel bubble, but will do so once we are ready, hopefully very soon," a Singapore Transport Ministry spokesman said.

Singapore said hundreds of workers will be sent to a quarantine facility and a cluster of positive cases.

In Hong Kong, 11 local cases of unknown source were recorded in the past week.as well as 12 imported cases.

TravelMole Editorial Team

Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.

The State of Michigan is blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: the nation’s longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like...

If you’re thinking of cruising, there’s a very good chance you’re considering a Carnival cruise. Growing since our founding in...

Holiday Extras is the UK market leader in airport parking, airport hotels, worldwide airport lounges, destination car hire, airport transfers...

We’re the number one choice for travelers to the Greek Islands and Eastern Mediterranean – a fact we love to...

Welcome to Qatar Airways Qatar Airways is proud to be one of the youngest global airlines to serve all...

Virtuoso is the leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, with more than 20,000 advisors. We...

SOUTH AUSTRALIA. FOR THOSE WHO WANT A LITTLE MORE. South Australia. It’s a beautiful place. A place for the restless,...

Intrepid Travel is a world leader in sustainable experience-rich travel that has been taking travellers to discover the world’s most amazing places...

From the beginning, ATI’s philosophy has been “innovation, not duplication.“ Developing specialized technology solutions to connect over 30,000 accommodation, attracti...

Princess Hotels & Resorts is a hotel chain specialising in holiday and urban hotels located in first class tourist destinations,...

We’re here to provide the very best experience in train travel. From booking your ticket, to asking us a question...

Arival advances the business of creating amazing in-destination experiences. We provide events, insights, and community for creators and sellers of...