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Vaccine tourism: Travelling to US to get COVID-19 shot

Kristin Mariano

- May 3, 2021

Despite the hiccup on Johnson & Johnson, the vaccination rate in the United States is steadily on the rise. According to the latest data The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, about 146.2 million people have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Sites are administering about 2.55 million doses per day on average.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said in other countries. Poorer countries trail behind the vaccination rate. Limited supplies are also prompted to prioritise the frontliners and the vulnerable population. People desperate to get vaccinated are now flying to the United States to receive protection against COVID-19, and we are seeing affluent people flying across the world just to jump in line for vaccine.

In the past, Americans are the ones travelling to other countries to receive a cheaper medical procedure. The current situation gives rise to vaccine tourism, which is travelling to another country just to get inoculated.

The main question is, is this legal? Some countries like the UK are actively preventing travellers from outside the country to get vaccinated. In the UK, you are required to get the vaccine through your doctor and you have to confirm all your personal details which include your address. While things are loosely monitored in the US, there is no guarantee that you can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Moreover, regulations vary by state.

The table below from immigration website Visa Place shows states where you can get vaccinated.

Alabama	No residency required
Alaska	Has residency requirements but is open to people who work in the state. Will ask for proof of employment
Arizona	No residency required
Arkansas	Open to people who work in the state
California	No residency required
Colorado	No residency required
Connecticut	Open to people who live out of state but work in the state. Must show proof
Delaware	Open to people who live out of state but work in the state. Must show proof
Florida	Open to people who own a property or work in the state. Must show proof
Georgia	Open to people who live part-time in the state and live out of state but work in the state. Must show proof
Hawaii	Has residency requirements, includes part-time residents and “snowbirds”
Idaho	Requires proof of residency or work in the state in order to get vaccine
Illinois	Has residency requirements but includes part-time residents
Indiana	Has residency requirements but is open to people who work in the state. Will ask for proof of employment
Iowa	No residency required
Kansas	Residency required – Decisions made on a county-by-county basis
Kentucky	Has residency requirements with exceptions for out-of-state nurses who work in the state
Louisiana	No residency required
Maine	Residency required – must be a Maine resident or work in the state. Proof is required
Maryland	No residency required
Massachusetts	Open to people who live or work in the state
Michigan	No residency required
Minnesota	No residency required
Mississippi	Has residency requirements, but open to residents and people who live out of state and work in the state such as nurses
Missouri	Has residency requirements
Montana	No residency required
Nebraska	Residency required
Nevada	No residency required
New Hampshire	No residency required after April 19.
New Jersey	Residency required but is open to people who work or go to school in the state
New Mexico	No residency required
New York	Residency required
North Carolina	No residency required
North Dakota	No residency required
Ohio	No residency required
Oklahoma	No residency required
Oregon	Residency required but open to people who work or attend school in the state
Pennsylvania	No residency required
Rhode Island	Residency required but also open to people who work or go to school in the state
South Carolina	No residency required
South Dakota	Residency requirements for now until the vaccine is widespread
Tennessee	No residency required
Texas	No residency required
Utah	Residency required
Vermont	Residency required but also open to people who work in the state
Virginia	No residency required
Washington	Residency required but also open to people who work in the state
West Virginia	Residency required but also open to people who work in the state
Wisconsin	Residency required but also open to people who work and study in the state
Wyoming	Has residency restrictions

Meanwhile, Maldives’ tourism minister Abdulla Mausoom said that Maldives will soon offer vaccine on arrival as part of its 3Vs strategy – Visit, Vaccinate, Vacation – to revive the tourism industry. We are seeing that vaccines will soon become one of the requirements for travel. Many experts are saying that vaccination is the key to kickstart the travel industry.

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Vaccine tourism: Travelling to US to get COVID-19 shot

Kristin Mariano

- May 3, 2021

Set on the premises of the five-star InterContinental Bali Resort, Jimbaran Convention Centre has outstanding facilities for meetings, conventions, weddings, and more. Here is how this expansive function space on the breathtaking shore of Jimbaran Bay can accommodate various events.

A Bali convention centre in a prime location

A stone’s throw from the white-sand Jimbaran Beach with its restaurants and bars offering panoramic sunset views, the Jimbaran Convention Centre has not one, not two, but 19 meeting spaces. Spread across two and a half floors, the noble meeting spaces fuse functional elements with modern aesthetics, including floral accents, playful geometries, and polished marble that fits into InterContinental’s brand. Let’s not forget the colourful wall art that taps into the emotionality of travel and Bali culture.

The visual appeal aside, Jimbaran Convention Centre has rooms with a capacity of up to 2,000 people. There are also extensive outdoor function spaces at InterContinental, one of the most luxurious resorts in Bali. InterContinental Bali Resort can host a maximum of 1,500 guests, steps from ocean waves washing up on the shore.

A convention centre with endless meeting spaces

The latest convention centre in Bali is also the largest on the Island of the Gods. This is most apparent in the Imperial Grand Ballroom.

Level 1

The Imperial Grand Ballroom

This versatile ballroom created by ARKdesign Architects promotes abstractive thinking, ideal for unlocking ideas. We’re talking 2,380 square metres, a nine-metre-high ceiling, and contemporary design with Balinese influences.

Thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, Jimbaran Convention Centre’s flagship room is flooded with natural light. Technical highlights include a giant LED mega screen and high-intensity LED lighting fixtures with advanced colour mixing technology for superior surge and lighting protection. The enhanced audio-video system allows video streaming as well as conferencing and recording, plus mobile protection and satellite communications.

The technology offers impeccable acoustic quality as well, making it ideal for meetings, seminars, product launches, other Bali mice events, and even weddings and small concerts.

Before people enter The Imperial Grand Ballroom, however, they’re welcomed at the Pre-Function Area on Level 1, which sets the stage for a productive event.

Pre-Function Area First Floor

From elegant pendant lights and purple orchids to polished marble floors and comfy couches framed by paintings of dancers and beautiful women, the inviting setting makes visitors feel welcome instantly. People arriving at Jimbaran Convention Centre will also experience cordial greetings at the Pre-Function Area on the first floor. It’s an excellent place for a chat with business partners before moving to the ballroom, the crown jewel of this Bali convention centre.

Also on Level 1 are the three Puri Kencana ballrooms and the 70 sqm-Ramayana and Mahabarata VIP Rooms, which allow for smaller gatherings of 10. While these VIP rooms are great for social events with an intimate atmosphere, the Puri Kencana ballrooms have a gigantic capacity of 250. These rooms are linked to the Imperial Grand Ballroom by the mezzanine in Jimbaran Convention Centre’s main building. The mezzanine itself boasts several meeting rooms, too.

Mezzanine rooms

Nakula

Perfect for smaller meetings events in Bali, the Nakula venue has a capacity of 10. One of Jimbaran Convention Centre’s two executive boardrooms, Nakula features the latest audio-visual tech on 46.53 square metres, including an 85-inch Smart TV.

Sadewa

Jimbaran Convention Centre’s second executive boardroom is tech-forward as well. It features an 85-inch Smart TV and the latest AV equipment, making it an ideal space for business meetings of 10.

Pandawa

Open one of the doors embellished with golden brass, and you’ll enter this carpeted, 259.6 sqm-room that can be divided into 133.34 sqm-sections. Needless to say, to provide an excellent venue for business meetings, it also features advanced audio-visual tech and event support.

Further rooms await on the second floor, from boardrooms and VIP rooms to a business centre and wedding showroom.

Level 2

Pandu

This 30 sqm-meeting venue can host up to nine people, ideal for cocktail-style business and social events. As well as technical support, Pandu boasts modern AV equipment and a 62-inch Smart TV.

Kunti

An elegant synthesis of white walls adorned with golden brass, local patterns and gold-framed art, Kunti creates a visually appealing environment for successful execution of an event. One of the multi-function spaces with 68.97 square metres and a capacity of 60, the meeting venue with executive chairs boasts tech support as well as advanced AV gear and a 65-inch Smart TV.

Assistance across the board

Aside from ample spaces and state-of-the-art technology to improve productivity, businesses can bank on a team of event professionals. They help from the enquiry stage to event completion and beyond.

What’s more, Jimbaran Convention Centre’s passionate and professional culinary team comes up with creative set menus for refreshment breaks, buffet, lunch or dinner. Given the close proximity to the beach, it’s no surprise that Jimbaran Convention Centre provides meeting space for up to 1,500 people at the resort’s 18,000 sqm-Sunset Garden, which offers unbroken views of the ocean.

While the aptly named Sunset Garden is perfect for grand celebrations, guests can also watch the sun sink orange at Alun Alun Garden, which is ideal for romantic gatherings of 150 people. No matter how big or small your event is, attendees will want to stay at InterContinental Bali Resort, a luxury hotel in Bali that boasts accommodations from leading to premium categories. Top facilities include the exclusive Club Lounge, the Sunset Beach Bar & Grill with daily live entertainment, plus the heavenly spa with steam rooms, saunas, and whirlpools that will give the body and mind a well-deserved break.

Complete with personalised service and huge meeting spaces, five thematic dining outlets and six invigorating swimming pools, Jimbaran Convention Centre is arguably the best place for meetings and conferences in Bali.

Visit InterContinental Bali’s website for more information, and email apdpshamice@ihg.com for event planning enquiries. You can also call this Bali Convention Centre at +62 361 701 888.

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