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Etihad Airways brings Dreamliner 787-9 to Hong Kong route
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily scheduled service from Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong from March. The two-class aircraft will replace the Airbus A330-200 aircraft currently operating the route.
Rosewood Hong Kong to open in March
Rosewood Hong Kong, situated within the Victoria Dockside arts, design and conceptual retail district, will open March 17th next year. Reservations are now being accepted as the hotel’s booking channels go live.
Hong Kong Tourism Board partners with National Geographic for new campaign
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has joined forces with National Geographic to promote its tenth annual Great Outdoors campaign.
Peninsula Hong Kong welcomes new yacht to luxury offering
The introduction of the yacht results in The Peninsula being the first luxury hotel in Hong Kong to offer a trio of deluxe transportation options, complementing the existing fleet of Rolls-Royce Phantoms and a customised helicopter.
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Vibrant Express to connect Hong Kong to China high-speed rail network for first time
Following almost 20 years of planning and construction, the Hong Kong Express Rail Link will fully open on September 23rd, connecting the city with the rest of mainland China’s 25,000-kilometre-long national high-speed rail network for the first time.
Victoria Dockside, Hong Kong, to welcome K11 Artus development
New World Development has revealed its art and design district, Victoria Dockside, in Hong Kong will feature a new luxury hotel residence concept.
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.
Hong Kong Airlines touches down in San Francisco
Hong Kong Airlines has celebrated the launch of its new A350 service to San Francisco. The City by the Bay becomes the airline’s third destination in North America, following the successful launch of services to Vancouver and Los Angeles in 2017.
Cathay Pacific unveils The Deck at Hong Kong International
Cathay Pacific has unveiled The Deck, the airline’s newest lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. The venue is distinct from Cathay Pacific’s other lounges at its home in Hong Kong for the fact that it sits on a balcony on the eastern side of the terminal building.
The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, opens doors for first time
Wharf Hotels has welcomed the opening of The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, as the group’s new flagship property. The Murray will open its facilities, restaurants and bars progressively from today.
St. Regis Hong Kong scheduled for 2019 opening
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced a collaboration with China Resources Property which is slated to bring the brand to Hong Kong by early 2019. Marriott International has nine properties in Hong Kong, but this will be the first property for the St. Regis brand in the city.
Hong Kong International Airport signs with Amadeus for iCUSS deployment
Hong Kong International Airport and Amadeus have announced an agreement to deploy the world’s first hot-swappable battery powered movable check-in kiosks, called iCUSS, with both a self-service and full-service mode, reinventing the entire check-in experience.