The Year of the Tiger, 2022, was a turbulent time for many but it also brought huge success for others. Thailand recovered rapidly from the economic downturn after Covid restrictions were lifted and foreign travellers poured into Bangkok and other tourist destinations to spark high hope for the industry. Several five-star hotels were selling rooms at a double or triple price compared with their normal rate as demand skyrocketed over the festive holidays.

Hong Kong plans to ease social-distancing rules for those vaccinated against the coronavirus to incentivize more people to get inoculated so the city can further reopen for business.