Quick takes

Hong Kong lowers quarantine to 14 days

Is the fever breaking in Hong Kong? Perhaps. Yesterday, the Hong Kong government announced that it will reduce its mandatory hotel quarantine from 21 days down to 14 days beginning on 5th February. This follows Thailand decision, last week to revert to its “Test and Go” approach and after the WTO noted that travel restrictions do more harm than good.

LVS remains committed to Asia

Interesting, somewhat lengthy article on Las Vegas Sands’ long-term corporate strategy which essentially features cashing out of its Las Vegas properties and remaining committed to its investments in Asia.

UFI appoints new COO

Adeline Vancauwelaert has been hired as UFI’s new Chief Operating Officer. She will join the global association on 22nd February from Comexposium where she was an event director for many years.