A 2003 filepic showing a girl wearing a mask to ward off Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome as she sits at the harbourside, viewing the skyline of Hong Kong island. During the SARS outbreak, no one wanted to fly. Photo: AFP
The advent of technology has removed barriers between countries and opened a window of opportunity for travel and tourism, with improved connectivity.
However, optimism has been tempered with caution as the recent spate of terrorist attacks has put safety at the forefront of the tourism industry, with industry leaders as well as politicians voicing concern.
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