SINGAPORE (June 28): Parts of Genting Singapore’s integrated resort can resume business on July 1, said the Singapore Tourism Board and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Attractions over at Resorts World Sentosa given the greenlight to open are Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium and the casino.
Over at Marina Bay Sands, the other integrated resort, the ArtScience Museum, Sands SkyPark and Observation Deck and the casino can similar open.
However, the casinos, for now, are not allowed to operate at full capacity, but capped at 25% instead. Access to the casinos will be limited to existing casino members and annual levy holders only.
Besides the two IRs, STB has allowed the following attraction to reopen as well: Bounce; Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay; Jurong Bird Park; Madame Tussauds; River Safari; Singapore Zoo and Zero Latency.
These attractions were closed since March in a bid to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
“With tourism reopening in a safe and gradual manner, STB’s key priority will be to ensure that tourism businesses can provide a safe and enjoyable experience for their guests and visitors,” said Keith Tan, STB’s CEO.
“While it will be some time before Singapore can fully welcome international visitors, we hope Singaporeans and residents of Singapore will enjoy what our tourism businesses have to offer, in a socially responsible way,” he added.
Genting Singapore shares closed last Friday, June 26 at 76 cents, down 18.3% year to date.
