SINGAPORE – Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte Ltd is pleased to announce that effective October 22, 2021, overseas travelers can book an appointment for the COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) pre-departure test when booking their flights through the Trip.com app or website.
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and IGM test
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) – Express
This is the first agreement RMG has signed with an online travel agency to provide pre-departure testing to outgoing travelers.
Raffles Medical Group Commercial Director Dr Morrison Loh said RMG is honored to partner with leading and reputable travel companies as Singapore’s borders gradually reopen to allow safe travel.
“The partnership builds on Trip.com’s deep expertise in curating travel experiences and products, as well as RMG’s extensive experience in healthcare and supporting Covid-19 initiatives from Singapore. RMG’s operations expand air border screening and pre-event testing to include vaccination centers, on-site Covid testing services, pre-departure swabbing, traveler arrival testing, testing for people exposed to new Covid-19 clusters as they emerge, and the full range of health services in accordance with the pandemic advisory in force in Singapore ”, Dr Loh added.
Ms. Ru Yi, Managing Director of Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte Ltd, said: “Trip.com has seen an increase in inquiries and bookings since the launch of the first vaccinated travel route last month. With the expansion of the VTL program, coupled with more countries finalizing preparations to reopen their borders to fully vaccinated tourists, we anticipate strong demand for flight bookings in the coming months. “
“We are therefore delighted to partner with Raffles Medical Group, a leading healthcare provider with extensive experience in managing national Covid-19 projects since the start of the pandemic. Through this collaboration, Trip.com users will enjoy the seamless convenience of booking a bundle that includes airline tickets, accommodations and required pre-departure tests – with the click of a mouse and a few minutes. In addition, our customers will also benefit from instant access to travel requirements and specific tests for their destination ”, She adds.
“Going forward, Trip.com will work closely with Raffles Medical Group to further improve the safety and well-being of our customers before and during their travels. At the same time, we will continue to launch new campaigns and new products and enable our customers to travel safely and conveniently. “
Travelers can take their pre-departure tests at any of the 36 clinics in the Raffles medical clinic network, and they can make an appointment through Trip.com, Raffles Connect, or the Raffles website.
For more information, please visit:
Trip.com: https://sg.trip.com/w/pcrtest
Raffles website: https://www.rafflesmedicalgroup.com/raffles-connect/covid-19-swab-test/
Raffles Connect: https://carehealth.app.link/covid19-test-travel
About the Raffles Medical Group
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Dical group (RMG or the Group) is one of the region’s leading private integrated healthcare providers, offering a continuum of services from primary and tertiary care to health insurance for people across Asia. A proud Singaporean brand, RMG is listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX: BSL) and operates in 14 cities in five Asian countries. This network includes three tertiary hospitals and more than 100 multidisciplinary clinics, offering services such as medical screening, specialized care, diagnostic radiology, dentistry and traditional Chinese medicine. With over 2,700 employees, RMG brings over 45 years of expertise and trusted healthcare to over 2 million patients each year through our network as a trusted partner in healthcare. For more information, please visit rafflesmedicalgroup.com.
About Raffles Medical
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Dical group operating more than 60 practices and clinics in Singapore offering family medicine, screening and dental services. R
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About the Trip.com group
Trip.com Group is a leading one-stop travel service provider including Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner and Qunar. On its platforms, Trip.com Group enables local partners and travelers around the world to make informed and profitable bookings for travel products and services, through the aggregation of comprehensive information and resources related to travel, and an advanced transaction platform comprised of 24/7 applications, websites and customer service centers. Founded in 1999 and listed on the NASDAQ in 2003, Trip.com Group has grown into one of the world’s best-known travel brands, with a mission to “make every trip the perfect trip.”
