Inside Asian Gaming

IAG NOV 2021年11月 亞博匯 134 TRADE EVENTS We are also glad to have senior representatives frommajor gaming concessions and manufacturers providing their insights about the post-COVID business recovery from their unique perspective on two select panels. IAG: Why should people register to attend this year’s event? Jay Chun: As the theme “S.U.N. – Sustainability, Unite, Network” indicates, the 2021 MGS Summit provides a unique and innovative networking opportunity via its designated online summit platform that can unite the wisdom and thoughts of all participants from all around the globe to achieve sustainability of the industry. The 2021 MGS Summit also provides two options for different kinds of attendees. Guests can choose to view the online summit for free or choose to purchase a premium ticket to get speaker’s notes and presentation files for extensive participation. IAG: Of course, MGS comes at a fascinating time for the industry in Macau and regionally. What are your own predictions for the year ahead when it comes to the pace of Macau’s recovery? Jay Chun: As the COVID-19 outlook had stabilised in Macau and the pandemic control and prevention measures have been loosened at the ports of entry between neighboring Zhuhai, Guangdong province and Macau, I predict a steady turn in 2022. The recovery will begin with a steady rebound in visitor arrivals due to COVID-19 vaccination rates continuing to grow domestically. I think that a full recovery requires over 80%to 90% vaccination coverage for both Macau and Mainland China and probably also a third booster shot.