Switzerland Tourism said 'tip-top' anti-Sars measures here had made it confident it was safe to invite Singaporeans, although it would not be hosting agents from China, Hongkong or Taiwan. With Sars seen as a long-term problem, it is almost back to business as usual, said National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (Natas). Its president, Mr Lee Liat Cheng, said: 'We saw renewed business and leisure bookings in the last week of April.'

Switzerland Tourism said 'tip-top' anti-Sars measures here had made it confident it was safe to invite Singaporeans, although it would not be hosting agents from China, Hongkong or Taiwan. With Sars seen as a long-term problem, it is almost back to business as usual, said National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (Natas). Its president, Mr Lee Liat Cheng, said: 'We saw renewed business and leisure bookings in the last week of April.'