Hong Kong: 1,200 pubs and bars to close
Hong Kong – The Hong Kong government has ordered a two-week closure of pubs and bars from Friday, in a drastic escalation of social-distancing rules which will mothball about 1,200 businesses. The shutdown targeting all premises exclusively or mainly used … Continue reading Hong Kong: 1,200 pubs and bars to close
Coronavirus: Hong Kong toughens travel restrictions
Hong Kong – Hong Kong on Tuesday announced tougher travel restrictions to start placing all arrivals from any foreign country under two weeks of quarantine from Thursday, even as the city faced serious concerns about a second wave of coronavirus infections being … Continue reading Coronavirus: Hong Kong toughens travel restrictions
Corona Virus: ITB Berlin 2020 cancelled
Berlin – The ITB Berlin 2020 will not take place. Due to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) the Federal Ministry of Health and the Federal Ministry of Economics have stated their opinion that ITB Berlin be cancelled. This evening at … Continue reading Corona Virus: ITB Berlin 2020 cancelled
Delta waives cancellation fees for South Korea flights
Atlanta – U.S. airlines on Monday said they would waive cancellation and change fees for travelers booked to South Korea as the coronavirus spreads beyond China, prompting a warning from government officials about travel there. Earlier on Monday, the U.S. … Continue reading Delta waives cancellation fees for South Korea flights
Hong Kong: Airlines allowed to keep airport slots
Hong Kong – Airlines that fly to and from Hong Kong will be able to keep their prized airport slots even if they temporarily cut capacity due to weak travel demand through March, according to the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department. … Continue reading Hong Kong: Airlines allowed to keep airport slots
China wants end of violence in Hong Kong
Beijing – China said stopping violence is the most important thing in Hong Kong now after the United States condemned “unjustified use of deadly force” in the latest violence and urged China to honor its commitments to freedom of expression … Continue reading China wants end of violence in Hong Kong
China and India: Terrorism a common challenge
New Delhi – The Modi-Xi meeting is aimed at mending ties strained by India’s decision to split Jammu & Kashmir state into two. China, which claims part of the area’s Ladakh region, is also a close ally of India’s rival, … Continue reading China and India: Terrorism a common challenge
Brexit: Toyota plans to pause production
London/Tokyo – Toyota Motor will stop building cars in the U.K. for a few days after Brexit in case of snags from a no-deal breakup. A plant in central England will suspend production the day after the Oct. 31 divorce … Continue reading Brexit: Toyota plans to pause production
China Unicom: Cheapest 5G data package in the world
Beijing – China Unicom has introduced its first 5G data package. It will cost a minimum of 190 yuan ($ 28.3). Wang Xiaochu, chairman of China Unicom, revealed this low cost 5G package to the public. Although China Mobile and … Continue reading China Unicom: Cheapest 5G data package in the world
ITB ASIA: Revolutionizing the future of travel
Singapore – ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, is set to deliver another year of thought-provoking and inspiring content to industry practitioners as part of its conference program. Themed ‘Bold Thoughts, Bold Moves’, the conference will bring together thought … Continue reading ITB ASIA: Revolutionizing the future of travel