SINGAPORE — Like many others in the tourism industry, tour guide Basirun Mansor, 29, has had a difficult year. He says when tours came to a standstill, many in the industry took a wait-and-see approach, hoping that the pandemic would blow over. These new offerings are his company’s bid for survival as Mr Suen says the next six months will be “do-or-die”. Last month, TourHQ launched a series of online tours, including walking tours condensed into hour-long, live-streamed experiences. The company takes a 20 per cent commission, channelling most of it into marketing the online tours.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 17, 2020 05:37 UTC