Hotels & Tourism
Gov’t injects $100m to boost tourism
The fund will go to the establishment of a Mega Events Coordination Group.
Gov’t injects $100m to boost tourism
The fund will go to the establishment of a Mega Events Coordination Group.
HK adds Xi'an, Qingdao cities to Individual Visit Scheme
The expansion will help boost tourism and benefit industries such as hotels and retail.
HK opens first recycling store in an MTR station
The number of GREEN@COMMUNITY recycling stores in the city has reached 40.
1.43 million flock to Hong Kong during Golden Week
Around 1.255 million travellers were from the Mainland.
750,000 travellers visited Hong Kong for CNY holidays
650,000 of the 750,000 visitors came from Mainland China.
Six in 10 Hongkongers willing to spend more on travel in 2024
Travellers plan to splurge 30%-50% more on 2024 adventures.
Gov’t appoints 19 members to new tourism committee
The new members will serve the committee until December 2025.
Hong Kong to boost tourism appeal
The tourism board plans to adjust the duty-free allowance for Mainland visitors, amongst others.
HKTB appoints Liew Chian Jia as Regional Director of Southeast Asia
Liew will succeed Martin Gwee.
Hong Kong records biggest YoY growth in international arrivals in 2023
It saw a 2495% YoY jump in international arrivals.
Klook bags US$210m funding
Bessemer Venture Partners led the equity funding round.
HK Express offers $2 flights to senior citizens
The promo will run from November 15-19.
HK passport holders to enjoy longer stay in Albania, Uganda
Hongkongers can stay in the two countries visa-free for up to 90 days.
HK is Asian market with the third most expensive hotel room rate
Hong Kong hotel room rate per night is $1,928 (US$246).
AirAsia offers free seats and big discounts
The budget carrier has free seats to direct flights from Macau to Chiang Mai.
Malaysia extends visa-free entry period for HKSAR passport holders
HKSAR passport holders can now stay in Malaysia for up to 90 days without a visa.
G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo Unite to Redefine the Future of Gaming and Integrated Resorts Industry in Asia
G2E Asia, the premier event for the gaming and entertainment industry in Asia, returns to Macau with the debut of Asian IR Expo to transcend...