There was a time, a few decades ago, when world travellers would spend long hours in airport lounges and hotel bars complaining vociferously about certain countries’ over-complicated visa processes, and the need for accompanying letters of invitation (LOIs), etc. If only they knew…
Today, we are navigating through a new travel landscape where getting in - and out - of most countries involves even greater planning and form-filling, as well as physical testing either pre-, during or post-journey. And yet the demand and enthusiasm for business travel is returning, albeit with some necessary adapting of travel models.
It helps that some major destinations are taking the lead in loosening entry requirements: in April Singapore launched its Vaccinated Travel Framework to facilitate the reopening of borders; Hong Kong reduced its hotel quarantine period…
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Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Edition (Digital) - 1 Issue, July - September 2022