Tag: Hong Kong

Japan and Hong Kong have announced significant changes to their arrival policies—though in one case it is likely not enough to attract meeting groups.

A large-scale trade show, one of the first since the COVID-19 pandemic, has taken place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

A full-body disinfection booth is being tested at Hong Kong International Airport that may be used post-COVID-19 to increase safety.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board has released plans for tourism development and the strategic framework of its recovery plan in light of COVID-19.

The U.S. State Department has raised its travel advisory to China from “Level 2” to “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” due to the coronavirus.

Hong Kong meetings have slowed considerably six months into a wave of mass pro-democracy demonstrations.

The 13th annual Global Wellness Summit, which brings together leaders of the $4.2 trillion global wellness economy, was slated to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong this coming Oct. 15-17. Though the civil unrest in Hong Kong has mostly been peaceful, the organizers recently decided it would be in the best interest of the delegates planning to attend to move locations. The GWS will now be held at the Grand Hyatt Singapore those same dates.

The Hong Kong international airport remains shut down as demonstrators launched a sit-in to block normal operations.

Ongoing protests have thrown a monkey wrench into the carefully laid plans of meeting planners and travelers with business in Hong Kong.