Quick takes

Thailand further eases entry requirements

Effective 1st July 2022, incoming travellers will no longer be required to register for the Thailand Pass, and the US$10,000 health insurance requirement will be lifted if proof of vaccination or a pre-arrival negative Covid test result is provided. Vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers who have a negative RT-PCR test result or professional ATK within 72 hours of travel will be allowed entry and unrestricted travel within the kingdom.

Emerald acquires Advertising Week

B2B events organiser Emerald has acquired all business assets and employees of Advertising Week from Stillwell Partners. Founded in 2004, Advertising Week is a premier global event and thought leadership platform focused on marketing, media, technology and culture – with events in New York, London, Tokyo, Mexico City and Sydney. 100,000 attendees and 3,000 speakers participate in its trade shows every year.

RWS gears up for international conferences

Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has already confirmed more than 50 key conferences and corporate meetings will be held at the resort in the second half of 2022, bringing more than 100,000 international and local participants to events. Around one third of these confirmed bookings are large scale events, as Singapore has lifted all restrictions on social distancing.

Japan takes step-by-step approach to re-opening

On 10th June, Japan relaxed its immigration policies to allow foreign nationals to enter Japan for “short-term stay for tourism”, however the trip must be organised by a travel agency or destination management company (DMC). All visitors must obtain a visa and possess a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of departure from their home country.