Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled immersive, destination-rich itineraries for its 2024/25 season in the region. This fascinating programme includes a 12-day cruise on the luxurious Norwegian Spirit from Manila, Philippines, to Hong Kong for the first time in four years. The collection also has itineraries for longer, more immersive trips. This season is Norwegian Sun’s…
Hong Kong’s legendary “Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance” returns this September
Hong Kong’s legendary Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance roars back to life this Mid-Autumn Festival, reigniting the flames of this revered ritual for the first time since 2019. Scheduled to take place on three consecutive nights from 28th to 30th September 2023, the flamboyant dance will feature more than 300 performers parading a majestic 67-metre-long dragon through…
Emirates boosts services to Hong Kong with third daily flight from November
Emirates has announced a third daily flight to Hong Kong, starting from 1 November. The additional flight, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, will provide non-stop services between Dubai and Hong Kong and support the growing demand for travel on the route. Emirates is increasing services to 21 flights per week to meet market demand and…
Seeing is Believing – Hong Kong woos MICE
To further capture the pent-up demand for incentive travel in the region and showcase Hong Kong’s latest and greatly enhanced offerings, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted multiple artfully curated familiarisation trips in the past two months to boost business. More than 160 agents and corporates from the Mainland, South Korea and India to…
Cruise industry to convene in Hong Kong for Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific, 24-26 October 2023
Following a four-year hiatus, Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific returns this fall, bringing the cruise community together in Hong Kong, 24-26 October 2023 at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, China. Inspired by the overarching theme – Rebuilding Asia Cruising Together – the revived event, supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will include a two-track conference programme featuring leading stakeholders in the industry…
Greater Bay Airlines offers 100 aviation-related jobs at Hong Kong International Airport Career Expo 2023
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) participated in the Hong Kong International Airport Career Expo 2023 co-organised by the Hong Kong International Airport and Labour Department. GBA will offer about 100 aviation-related job opportunities from more than 20 positions at this three-day expo held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 4-6 August 2023. Accompanied by…
‘Hello Hong Kong’ familiarisation trip for India MICE planners
Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK), a Hong Kong Tourism Board division, hosted 15 leading MICE planners from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru a mix of partners, who have previously visited Hong Kong but haven’t experienced the city’s latest infrastructure, new tourism developments, as well as those who experienced Hong Kong for the very first time. During…
Hong Kong ranks #1 in Booking.com’s APAC Travel Confidence Index 2023
Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, has released the 2023 edition of its APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI). In light of prevailing macroeconomic realities, the report provides an in-depth analysis of travel mindsets across Asia-Pacific (APAC). It reveals a striking paradox: despite financial concerns ranking highest among their worries (42%), an astounding…
Hong Kong ranks #1 in APAC Travel confidence
Booking.com, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, has released the 2023 edition of its APAC Travel Confidence Index (TCI). In light of prevailing macroeconomic realities, the report provides an in-depth analysis of travel mindsets across Asia-Pacific (APAC). It reveals a striking paradox: despite financial concerns ranking highest among their worries (42%), an astounding…
HKIA celebrates 25th Anniversary, 80,000 free tickets to be given away to Hong Kong residents
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) hosted a cocktail reception in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) with around 1,000 guests from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, the airport community and different sectors attending. The event was officiated by John Lee, Chief Executive of HKSAR and Jack So, Chairman…
