Quick takes

Hong Kong shuts down (again)

Despite a seven-day average of just 15 cases (including imported infections), the Hong Kong government has re-imposed restrictions by putting a stop to all events. They also banned flights from eight countries.

Australia looks to AIME to restart events

AIME, with is owned by the Melbourne Convention Bureau, expects that the annual gathering will “spearhead business for both state and country in 2022 and beyond.” 17 convention bureaus will participate in the physical event, which takes place from 21st to 23rd March.