Hong Kong News
Aviation Day 2023 Kicks Off in Hong Kong, Gathering Global Industry Leaders
Aviation Day 2023, a signature conference for the global aviation industry, kicked off in Hong Kong. Co-hosted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the two-day event held at AsiaWorld Expo was attended by more than 1,000 aviation industry professionals from around the world.
IATA Revises Hong Kong Aviation Recovery to Year End 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government’s efforts to ease the city’s labor crunch in the aviation sector.
China High-Speed Rail Launches “Chengdu-Hong Kong” Round-Trip Route
On July 1st, China’s high-speed railway will launch a direct route between Chengdu and Hong Kong.
Greater Bay Airlines To Expand To Vietnam
Hong Kong-based Greater Bay Airlines (HB) is expanding its international reach with its announcement to commence direct services to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
“Harbour Chill Carnival” Starting the Weekend of 8-9 July
Hong Kong - Join Interactive Street Performances, X-Games and Miscellaneous Outdoor Experiences Anytime; Tickets for First Eight Music Shows in the Harbour Available Tomorrow
GREG LIDDELL APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER OF MANDARIN ORIENTAL, HONG KONG AND AREA VP, OPERATIONS
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Greg Liddell as General Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Area Vice President, Operations overseeing Mandarin Oriental, Macau and Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo.
Visitor arrivals to Hong Kong growing
Hong Kong recorded 2.45 million provisional visitor arrivals in March, 68 per cent more than the previous month. However, the number is still almost 42 per cent below that of March 2019, according to Tourism Board data
Hong Kong to Host Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023
The region’s best bar talent will land in Hong Kong on 18 July, as the city reinforces its position as the leading hub for world-class cocktail experiences in Asia
“Striding Forward in a Steady Recovery” HKTB Restage Tourism Overview Physically
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held the Hong Kong Tourism Overview 2023 in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre last week, returning physically for the first time since the city is back to normal.
Wharf Hotels’ 11 Properties Make Global Hotel Alliance’s Green Collection
Hong Kong headquartered Wharf Hotels, a hospitality group with hotel operations spanning mainland China, Hong Kong and the Philippines, announced 11 of its 16 properties have been brought under Global Hotel Alliance’s (GHA) Green Collection.
Monthly Visitor Arrivals First Exceed a Million in Three Years
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Hong Kong saw a provisional visitor arrival of 1.462 million in February, a triple of that in January. The figure first exceeded one million since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in February 2020 and is equivalent to about 30% of that before the pandemic.
“Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races” Returning in June Extending an Invitation for Teams
The Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races is making a return in June after a four-year hiatus! The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that the HKTB and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association will co-organise the “Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races” on 24- 25 June (Saturday & Sunday) in Victoria Harbour.