Cathay bailout to protect Hong Kong’s economic future
Hong Kong – Cathay’s restructuring package marks the first time the Hong Kong government has directly injected money into a private company. Photo: Felix Wong The Hong Kong government is leading a massive HK$39 billion (US$5 billion) bailout of struggling Cathay … Continue reading Cathay bailout to protect Hong Kong’s economic future
German government to open exhibitions and trade shows
PARIS – UFI, the Global Association for the Exhibition Industry, has welcomed a decision by the German government to pave a way for exhibitions and trade shows in the country to reopen. In its list of measures on dealing with the … Continue reading German government to open exhibitions and trade shows
Majority of Incentive Travel Programs Are Postponed
Secaucus/NJ – A new study by the Incentive Research Foundation reveals that 61 percent of incentive trips originally planned for the first or second quarter of 2020 have been postponed until the third or fourth quarter of this year, delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. … Continue reading Majority of Incentive Travel Programs Are Postponed
Hong Kong: Travel Ban Until Further Notice
Hong Kong – Hong Kong is extending its travel ban for non-residents as it keeps up its efforts to contain COVID-19. This travel ban also extends the suspension of transit flights until further notice, which has been a devastating blow to its … Continue reading Hong Kong: Travel Ban Until Further Notice
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