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MCO 2.0 May Be Knockout Blow for Local Travel Agencies

15-Jan-21 12:30

MCO 2.0 May Be Knockout Blow for Local Travel Agencies

The newly imposed MCO 2.0 may be necessary to combat the rise of COVID-19 cases in the country, but it’s also every business owner’s worst nightmare. Local travel agencies have been severely impacted by the pandemic, and these new lockdown measures could be the final sign for many of them to shut down for good. But there’s also hope in technology, as VR seems to be gaining popularity with tourists itching for some form of travel.

Produced by: Arvindh Yuvaraj

Presented by: Richard Bradbury, Arvindh Yuvaraj, and Freda Liu


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