Hong Kong News
Genting Hong Kong to launch Dream Cruises
Genting Hong Kong has unveiled its plans to target Asia’s premium cruise market with the introduction of Dream Cruises, the first-ever Asian based premium brand. Aboard Star Cruises’ highly-acclaimed SuperStar Virgo, Genting chairman Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay announced the launch of Dream Cruises with the building and delivery of two new ships that will attract and cater specifically to Asia’s premium sector.
Qantas smarts after Hong Kong rejects Jetstar application
Qantas Group has said it will work with its fellow shareholders in Jetstar Hong Kong to review the enterprise, following the Air Transport Licensing Authority’s decision to reject the local carrier’s application to establish an operation in Hong Kong. Jetstar Hong Kong – a joint venture between Shun Tak Holdings, China Eastern Airlines and the Qantas Group – was announced in March 2012.
Typhoon Vicente hits Hong Kong
Typhoon Vicente has whipped across Hong Kong leaving scores of residents injured in its wake. Flooding has been reported in several parts of the city following the impact, which residents are calling the worst typhoon in a decade.
“Adventures with Purposes” begins multi-destination Asian quest in Hong Kong
Richard Bangs’ “Adventures with Purpose” returns this month on public television with its latest episode: “Quest for Harmony,” featuring a trilogy of destinations: Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong – three distinct pearls in one exquisite setting bound by a cultural veneration of harmony.
Seychelles tourism trade delegation charms Hong Kong and Macau tour operators
A number of private sector tourism trade representatives from Seychelles in Hong Kong for a promotional workshop have left happy, with reports hitting the Hong Kong media, saying that they had charmed the local tour operators.
Hong Kong Commercial Daily interviews CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board
Dennis Chung Tak Foon, the Supplement Reporter of Hong Kong Commercial Daily, the only Hong Kong paper that is sold in Hong Kong and in China mainland, took time in Hong Kong to meet with Alain St.Ange, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, and get an update on the island’s tourism industry.
Seychelles tourism industry moves on Hong Kong in their marketing drive
The Consulate of the Republic of Seychelles in Hong Kong&Macau and Mr. Philippe Le Gall, the Seychelles Ambassador based in the Republic in China, have joined together to organize a tourism industry seminar in Hong Kong and has invited the Seychelles Tourism Board along with representatives from the travel and tourism sector of Seychelles to endeavor to join them and help develop future business from Hong Kong and Macau.
ITE and MICE 2012 Hong Kong is the ideal platform to promote Wellness and Medical Tourism
ITE & MICE, Hong Kong’s only travel fair, continues to highlight the theme of Wellness and Medical Tourism (WMT), which will next be held from June 14 to 17, 2012 at Halls 1A to 1E at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center.
ACI endorses Hong Kong Airport expansion plans
Airports Council International has said it supports Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) building a third runway in Hong Kong to cope with the tremendous traffic growth in the region. According to ACI Traffic Forecast for 2009 - 2029, global passenger traffic will reach 11 billion in 2029 and passenger traffic will grow by 4.1 per cent per annum over the next 20 years.
Hong Kong breaks visitor number records
Hong Kong visitor arrivals reached 37,770,230 in the first 11 months of 2011. The figure not only represents a 16.3 per cent increase compared to the equivalent period in 2010, but has also surpassed the yearly total of 2010.
Ice Wonderland launched in East Tsim Sha Tsui
Ice Wonderland – a spotlight of the 10th Hong Kong WinterFest organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) – was launched 23 November at the UC Centenary Garden, East Tsim Sha Tsui by HKTB Chairman Mr James Tien, along with Mr Tommy Young, Associate Director of Sino Group and Mr Carlson Li, Assistant General Manager of China UnionPay Hong Kong Branch, representatives of the presenting and major sponsors respectively.
Hong Kong selected for Asia’s first Five-Star Show Jumping Event
Hong Kong Masters brings Europe’s most prestigious sports-meet-social event to Asia.