Japan to slightly ease COVID restrictions

Japan is competing with Hong Kong and China in the contest to remain as cautious as possible about letting in foreigners. Tour packages will be available to citizens of 98 countries, but no independent travel is permitted yet.

Thailand to end “sandboxes”

Meanwhile at the other end of the spectrum, Thailand, much like Singapore has essentially re-opened for business now.

MACEOS launches nine-year roadmap

In Malaysia, MACEOS launches a nine-year roadmap. Perhaps ten years was a bit to ambitious. The strategic roadmap (2022-2030) emphasises innovation, development, education and advocacy – and includes key performance indicators for industry players to uphold and implement.

Constellar gears up for a dynamic event calendar

We have “dynamic COVID-Zero” strategies in mainland China and Hong Kong. Now, Singapore-based organiser, Constellar unveils its dynamic event calendar for the rest of 2022.