Hong Kong Tourism Board News
Hong Kong to ban flights from UK from Thursday
Hong Kong will ban all flights from the UK from July 1st as the destination seeks to limit the spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19. The UK will be classified as an “extremely high-risk” country.
Hong Kong Tourism Board debuts collection of ASMR videos
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has launched a collection of four autonomous sensory meridian response videos which showcase the acoustic surroundings from the far-flung corners of the city.
Hong Kong Tourism Board prepares for reopening
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has held its annual tourism update where it announced its latest campaigns to help promote the city in a post-pandemic world.
Hong Kong Tourism Board prepares for reopening of travel
The strategic plan outlines the division of an HK$1.138 billion (£127 million) budget for the next financial year, which has been split into two phases.
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble delayed
The launch of a travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore has been postponed for two weeks. The decision comes amid a surge of Covid-19 cases in Hong Kong.
Singapore signs air travel bubble deal with Hong Kong
The Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble agreement is described as a milestone for the global tourism industry, and paves the way for cross-border air travel in a safe and quarantine-free way.
Hong Kong eyes Singapore travel bubble
Hong Kong and Singapore have reached an in-principle agreement to establish a bilateral air travel bubble, potentially helping to revive cross-border air travel between the two aviation hubs.
Hong Kong takes first tentative steps toward reopening tourism sector
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has begun gradually resuming promotions in local and source markets as it seeks to revive the sector through a combination of short- and long-term strategies.
Cheng appointed executive director of Hong Kong Tourism Board
The appointment comes at difficult time for Hong Kong, with months of political protests deterring tourist from visiting – especially from the key market of mainland China.
Xiqu Centre opens in West Kowloon, Hong Kong
The West Kowloon District, Hong Kong, has announced the opening of the Xiqu Centre which will be dedicated to preservation of the art of traditional Cantonese opera, xiqu.
Hong Kong Tourism Board signs culinary partnership with Bordeaux
The first memorandum of understanding between the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Bordeaux Great Events has been signed at the Bordeaux Wine Festival to further strengthen cooperation between the two cities on wine and food tourism promotion.
Breaking Travel News interview: Dawn Page, director, UK and northern Europe, Hong Kong Tourist Board
Long a favourite for more mature British travellers, Hong Kong is looking to broaden its audience, seeking to welcome a younger clientele and make them aware that there is more to the destination than the bright lights of Kowloon. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole speaks to Dawn Page, director for the UK and northern Europe at the Hong Kong Tourist Board, to find out more.