When Viruses Hit, Play Stops. So What's Next?

Sim Choo Kheng, Chief Executive Officer, Sim Leisure Group

25-Jun-20 08:05

When Viruses Hit, Play Stops. So What's Next?

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Covid-19 has ravaged travel and leisure activity on a global basis. So what does this spell for theme park operators and builders?

Sim Choo Kheng, CEO of Sim Leisure Group, who are also owner-operators of Escape Water Park in Penang, explains.

Produced by: Dayana Mustak

Presented by: Khoo Hsu Chuang

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Categories: Travel, Film, Business Analysis, Social Issues

Tags: The Breakfast Grille, Covid-19, theme park, water park, Escape Park,

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