Allow Use of SingapoRediscover Vouchers at Food and Beverage Outlets in Tourist-targeted Areas

Debated in Parliament on 1 Feb 2021.

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Christopher de Souza asked if the SingapoRediscover Vouchers could be used at food and beverage outlets in tourist-targeted areas.
Chan Chun Sing explained that the vouchers were designed specifically for tourism businesses like hotels, attractions, and tours, which were heavily impacted by the decline in international travel due to COVID-19.
He noted that F&B merchants can already partner with eligible tourism businesses to create bundled offers that qualify for the vouchers, and can also benefit from Singapore Tourism Board marketing initiatives.
The response emphasized that the scheme's focus remains on supporting tourism establishments, with F&B outlets able to participate indirectly through collaborations.
The debate highlighted the need to balance support for tourism businesses with broader economic relief for other sectors like F&B.

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Christopher de Souza

Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for Trade and Industry whether the Ministry will consider allowing SingapoRediscover Vouchers for use at food and beverage outlets in tourist-targeted areas.

Chan Chun Sing

The decline in international air travel due to COVID-19 has led to a corresponding decline in tourist arrivals and impacted our tourism establishments badly. The SingapoRediscovers Vouchers (SRV) scheme was therefore designed to target tourism businesses, specifically hotels, tourist attractions and tours, that derive most of their income from tourists.

F&B merchants can work with eligible merchants (i.e. hotels, tourist attractions and tours), to develop bundles that qualify for the SRVs. Some hotels are already working with F&B merchants located in the vicinity for their staycation packages. F&B merchants can also leverage on marketing initiatives by the Singapore Tourism Board to reach out to locals. For example, they can contribute deals and content for the SingapoRediscovers campaign.

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Christopher de Souza asked if the SingapoRediscover Vouchers could be used at food and beverage outlets in tourist-targeted areas.
Chan Chun Sing explained that the vouchers were designed specifically for tourism businesses like hotels, attractions, and tours, which were heavily impacted by the decline in international travel due to COVID-19.
He noted that F&B merchants can already partner with eligible tourism businesses to create bundled offers that qualify for the vouchers, and can also benefit from Singapore Tourism Board marketing initiatives.
The response emphasized that the scheme's focus remains on supporting tourism establishments, with F&B outlets able to participate indirectly through collaborations.
The debate highlighted the need to balance support for tourism businesses with broader economic relief for other sectors like F&B.

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Allow Use of SingapoRediscover Vouchers at Food and Beverage Outlets in Tourist-targeted Areas

Debated in Parliament on 1 Feb 2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Christopher de Souza asked if the SingapoRediscover Vouchers could be used at food and beverage outlets in tourist-targeted areas.
Chan Chun Sing explained that the vouchers were designed specifically for tourism businesses like hotels, attractions, and tours, which were heavily impacted by the decline in international travel due to COVID-19.
He noted that F&B merchants can already partner with eligible tourism businesses to create bundled offers that qualify for the vouchers, and can also benefit from Singapore Tourism Board marketing initiatives.
The response emphasized that the scheme's focus remains on supporting tourism establishments, with F&B outlets able to participate indirectly through collaborations.
The debate highlighted the need to balance support for tourism businesses with broader economic relief for other sectors like F&B.

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Christopher de Souza

Chan Chun Sing

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Christopher de Souza asked if the SingapoRediscover Vouchers could be used at food and beverage outlets in tourist-targeted areas.
Chan Chun Sing explained that the vouchers were designed specifically for tourism businesses like hotels, attractions, and tours, which were heavily impacted by the decline in international travel due to COVID-19.
He noted that F&B merchants can already partner with eligible tourism businesses to create bundled offers that qualify for the vouchers, and can also benefit from Singapore Tourism Board marketing initiatives.
The response emphasized that the scheme's focus remains on supporting tourism establishments, with F&B outlets able to participate indirectly through collaborations.
The debate highlighted the need to balance support for tourism businesses with broader economic relief for other sectors like F&B.

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Allow Use of SingapoRediscover Vouchers at Food and Beverage Outlets in Tourist-targeted Areas

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Christopher de Souza

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Allow Use of SingapoRediscover Vouchers at Food and Beverage Outlets in Tourist-targeted Areas

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Christopher de Souza

Chan Chun Sing

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