Articles tagged “hong kong”
Hong Kong Eases Testing for Inbound Arrivals
A day after China announced some major changes to its controversial zero-Covid policy, Hong Kong on Thursday announced that inbound arrivals would need to undergo daily rapid antigen tests for…
Cathay Pacific Begins Pandemic Bounce Back
Cathay Pacific Airways, after worries that Hong Kong's strict Covid rules could doom the airline, is beginning its post-pandemic bounce back as the Chinese special administrative region eases its border…
Cathay Pacific Appoints Customer Chief Ronald Lam as New CEO
Cathay Pacific announced on Wednesday that CEO Augustus Tan would be stepping down on December 31 and chief customer and commercial officer, Ronald Lam would succeed him.
Asian Destinations Have New Perks for Tourists
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at tourism incentives in Asia, Gol playing airline catchup, and Potato Head’s sustainability efforts.
Reopened Asian Destinations Dangle New Incentives to Win Back Tourists
Destinations are looking to fill the China void by luring international tourists with incentives. And while we'd have to wait to see how effective these schemes turn out to be, travelers surely should make the most of it.
Asia Is Sticking With Virtual Meetings in 2023 Even as Travel Opens Up
Asia has opened up again, but higher travel costs for in-person meetings and maybe fewer remote workers are stifling that need for human contact. Zoom it is, at least through 2023.
Carnival Cruises Into a Better Earnings Season
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Carnival's better earnings, Hong Kong's high cost for business travelers, and Traveloka's cash infusion.
Hong Kong’s Restart Prompts Warnings Over Rising Corporate Travel Costs
Experts on the ground in both Hong Kong and Singapore already report booking spikes and surges in airfares and hotel rates. The message is to start laying the groundwork for when China eventually eases its own travel policies.
Hong Kong’s Partial Tourism Re-Opening
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hong Kong’s quarantine relaxation, Trip.com Group’s earnings, and the touristic pull of summer music festivals.