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F1 race revs up ‘social escort’ demand

F1 race revs up ‘social escort’ demand

SINGAPORE – Singapore’s inaugural Formula One Grand Prix race this weekend has revved up demand for “social escort” services from high-flying executives, a newspaper reported yesterday.

High-end social escort agencies say business is up by 20 per cent as a result of the F1 race, with one client reportedly paying 40 000 Singapore dollars (28 368 US) for a six-hour booking, The Straits Times said. Singapore Escort Services, which said it was handling the booking, declined to give more details but said it has already closed five deals compared with two or three on a normal weekend, the report said.Nampa-AFPSingapore Escort Services, which said it was handling the booking, declined to give more details but said it has already closed five deals compared with two or three on a normal weekend, the report said.Nampa-AFP

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