Hotels & Tourism
Gov’t opens application for subsidy scheme on offering youth hostels
It will assist NGOs to rent hotel and guesthouse accommodation.
Gov’t opens application for subsidy scheme on offering youth hostels
It will assist NGOs to rent hotel and guesthouse accommodation.
Over 4,800 hotel units to be converted into homes
The TPB has received at least seven planning applications since 2020.
How the government plans to facilitate tourism industry recovery
It has committed to expanding business operations amidst COVID-19 containment.
Hotel performance improves in first 8 months: Knight Frank
This is due to the rebound of tourist arrivals by 234% YoY.
Hotel sector recovery will be slow: Knight Frank
The market’s tourism industry is seen to remain weak in the short term.
Hong Kong launches two new tour arrangements
The new tour arrangements will be implemented in November.
Reverse quarantine talks with Shenzhen 'progressing’: CE Lee
Officials are still discussing whether HK citizens will conduct pre-quarantine in the city or Shenzhen.
HK flight searches amongst Singaporeans jump as restrictions ease
Flight searches of Singaporeans rose 250% following the announcement.
HK scraps compulsory hotel quarantine for inbound travellers
Travellers, however, will still need to undergo medical surveillance for three days.
Travelling to Hong Kong? Make sure you have been vaccinated twice
The new rule also applies to Hong Kong residents.
On a day trip? This marketplace allows 2-hour hotel stay and anytime-check-in
With Flow, customers can cut 50% to 70% of the price they usually pay for an overnight stay.
Gov’t adds EAST Hong Kong as designated quarantine hotel
Inbound travellers undergoing quarantine can book the hotel starting 15 September.
CE Lee unveils reverse quarantine plan for Mainland-HK travel
The plan allows HK citizens to fulfil Mainland’s quarantine requirements in the city.
Gov’t lifts ‘test and hold’ requirement for travellers from Mainland and Macau
The rule change takes effect on 3 September.
Gov’t adds 500 more for daily quota applications under Come2hk scheme
The Come2hk scheme involves travel of non-residents without quarantine.
HK cuts hotel quarantine period down to 3 days
This will be followed by a 4-day medical surveillance.
Gov’t starts 6-month trial scheme for tourism opening of Sha Tau Kok Pier
After the trial, the government will decide whether it will fully reopen Sha Tau Kok town.