“We further call on states to bear the cost of these health measures in accordance with the World Health Organizations’ international health regulations. “We encourage governments to mutually recognize test results based on a commonly-accepted protocol, preferably based on pre-departure tests, thereby saving the passenger the ordeal of being subjected to multiple tests on a round trip. “The expectation of increasingly performant rapid tests will facilitate the introduction of accurate, cost-effective and simplified testing available to large numbers of passengers,” said Baronci. It wants authorities, in consultation with the industry, deciding on testing prior to departure or upon arrival and away or on airport premises. Welcome to Discover Hong Kong, the official Facebook page for fans of one of the world’s most exciting travel. “We call upon governments in the region to take note and follow suit for the sake of the survival of the aviation industry.”ĪCI has repeatedly called for the safe re-opening of borders without quarantine by using a coordinated approach to testing. Discover Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong. “This first-of-a-kind arrangement is a leading example of a risk-based approach that balances the risk of virus transmission with the need to re-establish connectivity based on a robust multi-layered approach of measures for the safety of all,” said ACI Asia-Pacific director-general Stefano Baronci. The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific also welcomed the move, describing at as much needed progressive step towards the recovery of the sector. “We believe that this will be a milestone showcase for the opening of more, similar air travel bubbles with other popular destinations in the region and beyond.”
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“Cathay Pacific is all ready to fly passengers safely and securely between the two cities under the new arrangement,’’ he said. READ: Cathay slays the Dragon and slashes 5900 staff.Ĭathay Pacific chief customer and commercial officer Ronald Lam welcomed the easing of restrictions with Singapore and said the airline was excited to facilitate the two-way quarantine-free travel bubble. This included axing subsidiary Cathay Dragon and retiring the Dragon brand. In October, it announced it would cut 5900 staff and asked pilots and cabin crew to agree to reduced pay and conditions as part of a corporate restructuring. HKTB executive director Dane Cheng described the agreement as “a hugely important moment that shows the world that safe international travel is possible, and paves the way for us to bring tourist flights to and from other markets.”Ĭathay needed some good news after being hit hard by the pandemic as passenger revenues shrunk to as little as 2-3 percent of pre-crisis levels, prompting a $HK39 billion recapitalization of the company. In the case of Hong Kong, authorities say this involves a scheme that aims to ensure every touchpoint of a visitors’ journey is covered by anti-epidemic measures. READ: More signs of aviation life as Qantas plans lounge reopenings. The move, announced jointly by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Singapore Tourism Board ahead of flights resuming November 22, was hailed as a milestone for the global tourism industry that demonstrated the close ties between the destinations.īoth destinations have already put in place city-wide certification programs for hygiene and safety. Continuing its support, the event returned to the city on 26-27 November for property investment exchange, PropTech discussion and leading regional awards.Beleaguered carrier Cathay Pacific has welcomed a move to launch a Hong Kong-Singapore quarantine-free air travel bubble, expressing hope it will lead to similar moves elsewhere. show /dam/MEHK/Success-Case/2019-MIPIM-Asia/MIPIM_005_ MIPIM Asia Summit NOV 2019 MIPIM Asia Summit 2019, the continent’s leading property summit, has been held in Hong Kong for 14 years.
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Starting with 300 attendees in 2015, it drew over 12,000 delegates from more than 60 economies this year to Hong Kong regardless of happenings in the city. show /dam/MEHK/Success-Case/2019-Fintech/FinTech_001_ Hong Kong FinTech Week NOV 2019 Entering its fifth year, Hong Kong FinTech Week 2019 has successfully grown into a truly global FinTech event.
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Despite happenings in the city, the overall attendance rate surpassed expectations by 25%. show /dam/MEHK/Success-Case/2019-EMNLP/EMNLP_005_ EMNLP-IJCNLP 2019 EMNLP-IJCNLP 2019, staged from 3-7 November 2019 at AsiaWorld-Expo, was the first joint EMNLP and IJCNLP conference and Asia’s largest in 20 years. Known as the Oscars of Asian football, the prominent ceremony was held successfully at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, one of the city’s iconic harbourfront landmarks. dam/MEHK/Success-Case/2019-AFC/AFC_001_ AFC Annual Awards DEC 2019 On 1 and 2 December 2019, the city welcomed Asia’s biggest names in football from players to coaches for an annual celebration at AFC Annual Awards Hong Kong.