Tourism in Hong Kong

Arts in Hong Kong Brings Together Global Hong Kong Super Fans to Enjoy a Relaxing “Sip Back & Sketch” Event

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Entertainment, Other Entertainment, Other Travel, Vacation, Events, Concerts, Destinations, Travel, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Tourism in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Cities in China, Geography of China, Geography of Asia

In celebration of the Arts in Hong Kong campaign, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) invited hundreds of media and Hong Kong Super Fans socially influential people with an authentic connection to Hong Kong to explore Hong Kongs thriving art scene and participate in relaxing creative activities.

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  • In celebration of the Arts in Hong Kong campaign, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) invited hundreds of media and Hong Kong Super Fans socially influential people with an authentic connection to Hong Kong to explore Hong Kongs thriving art scene and participate in relaxing creative activities.
  • Working off a template of Hong Kongs world-famous skyline, media representatives and Super Fans brought to life their own vision of the citys vibrant spirit by adorning local landmarks like the Hong Kong Observation Wheel and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with patterns inspired by Hong Kongs cultural heritage.
  • The Sip Back and Sketch event is just the latest in an exciting calendar of Super Fans activities.
  • Previous activities include an exploration of Chinese New Year traditions and an at-home cocktail-making class, led by Hong Kongs own Perfume Trees Gin distillery.

HKTB Announces and Enhances Promotions to Drive Tourism Recovery

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Marketing, Communications, Other Travel, Vacation, Destinations, Travel, Tourism in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Meituan, Cities in China, Hong Kong, Service industries, Geography of China

HKTB Executive Director Mr. Dane Cheng told the representatives the HKTB was preparing to step up promotions and would launch a new round of the Hong Kong Neighborhoods campaign.

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  • HKTB Executive Director Mr. Dane Cheng told the representatives the HKTB was preparing to step up promotions and would launch a new round of the Hong Kong Neighborhoods campaign.
  • In addition, the HKTB also hopes to relaunch mega events in physical formats to prepare for tourism recovery.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • Meituan is committed to exploring effective ways to drive the recovery of the tourism industry.
  • Fliggy will continue to work with the Hong Kong tourism trade to attract visitors from the Greater Bay Area through a variety of promotional platforms and resources and drive tourism development.\xe2\x80\x9d\nDr.

HKTB Steps Up Various Promotions to Drive Tourism Recovery

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Other Travel, Destinations, Travel, Vacation, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Tourism in Hong Kong, Sham Shui Po

HKTB Executive Director Mr Dane Cheng told the representatives the HKTB was preparing to step up promotions and would launch a new round of the Hong Kong Neighbourhoods campaign.

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  • HKTB Executive Director Mr Dane Cheng told the representatives the HKTB was preparing to step up promotions and would launch a new round of the Hong Kong Neighbourhoods campaign.
  • In addition, the HKTB also hopes to relaunch mega events in physical formats to prepare for tourism recovery.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210519005407/en/\nHKTB Chairman Dr YK Pang (left) and Executive Director Mr Dane Cheng (right) shared their analysis of recent tourism trends and HKTB\xe2\x80\x99s latest strategic planning.
  • As cross-border travel gradually resumes, the HKTB will launch the Open House Hong Kong platform to conduct large-scale promotions in our source markets.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe HKTB has in recent years launched two promotions, Old Town Central and Sham Shui Po, under its Hong Kong Neighbourhoods campaign.

Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors Team Up to Make City the Place to Meet

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Destinations, Travel, Vacation, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Tourism in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Cities in China, Geography of Hong Kong, Geography of China

b'Over 100 distinguished leaders of business and professional bodies in Hong Kong have joined forces with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) as Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors to promote the city as the premier choice for regional and global Meetings, Incentive trips, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) events.\nThis press release features multimedia.

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  • b'Over 100 distinguished leaders of business and professional bodies in Hong Kong have joined forces with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) as Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors to promote the city as the premier choice for regional and global Meetings, Incentive trips, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) events.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe Hong Kong Convention Ambassador programme is formulated not only to bring business events to the city when travel resumes.
  • It will also promote the advantages of Hong Kong to the global business community and help drive multi-sectoral recovery.
  • We worked closely with the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to implement stringent preventive and social distancing measures to ensure the event went smoothly and safely.

Hong Kong Celebrates the Power of Art Physically and Virtually, as the World’s Leading Contemporary Art Fair Returns in May

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Destinations, Travel, Wan Chai North, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Tourism in Hong Kong, Geography of Hong Kong, Art Basel, Hong Kong, Cities in China

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210507005173/en/\nArt Basel is officially scheduled to take place from 21 to 23 May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210507005173/en/\nArt Basel is officially scheduled to take place from 21 to 23 May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
  • In addition, Art Central will run concurrently at the HKCEC for the first time, and is free to attend with registration.
  • www.artbasel.com/hong-kong\nFor the first time, satellite fair Art Central (20\xe2\x80\x9323 May) will take place alongside Art Basel at the HKCEC.
  • Works can be bought in person or online, and a talk programme organised by the Asia Society Hong Kong Center will be broadcast online.

HKTB Chairman Welcomes Agreement to Relaunch Bilateral Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Air, Transport, Other Travel, Transportation, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Tourism in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong, Tourism, Cities in China, Geography of China, Geography of Asia

b'Dr Pang said, \xe2\x80\x9cRelaunching the Air Travel Bubble with Singapore is the first step in Hong Kong\xe2\x80\x99s resumption of international travel, and a milestone for preparing the city for gradually welcoming more visitors back.

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  • b'Dr Pang said, \xe2\x80\x9cRelaunching the Air Travel Bubble with Singapore is the first step in Hong Kong\xe2\x80\x99s resumption of international travel, and a milestone for preparing the city for gradually welcoming more visitors back.
  • We expect that travellers at the early stage of the launch of the ATB are those who travel for family visits or other essential reasons, and leisure travellers will return successively.\xe2\x80\x9d\nMeanwhile, the HKTB will continue to work with the tourism-related sectors in enhancing Hong Kong overall anti-epidemic measures in the city, including a standardised hygiene protocol launched last year for hotels, restaurants, transportation, shopping malls, tour operators and other tourism-related sectors, establishing a healthy and safe tourism image for Hong Kong.\nMembers of the media can download this press release from the HKTB website:\n'

Asia Bankers Club and Ashton Hawks launching Grand Marina, Saigon, Vietnam by Masterise Homes

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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HONG KONG, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Bankers Club and Ashton Hawks have joined hands to bring Vietnam's highly anticipated project Grand Marina, Saigon to Hong Kong.

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  • HONG KONG, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Bankers Club and Ashton Hawks have joined hands to bring Vietnam's highly anticipated project Grand Marina, Saigon to Hong Kong.
  • Mr. Kingston Lai, Founder & CEO of Asia Bankers Club said on behalf of Asia Bankers Club and Ashton Hawks, "Hong Kong is no stranger to Vietnam's real estate market due to its phenomenal potential.
  • Grand Marina, Saigon will be introduced exclusively at the event co-organised by Asia Bankers Club and Ashton Hawks in JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on 27 & 28 March.
  • The Asia Bankers Club is an investment club for banking and finance professionals in Asia.

Asia Bankers Club and Ashton Hawks launching Grand Marina, Saigon, Vietnam by Masterise Homes

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
JW Marriott Hotels, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Hong Kong Airlines, Tourism in Hong Kong, Hotels, Hospitality industry

HONG KONG, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Bankers Club and Ashton Hawks have joined hands to bring Vietnam's highly anticipated project Grand Marina, Saigon to Hong Kong.

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  • HONG KONG, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Bankers Club and Ashton Hawks have joined hands to bring Vietnam's highly anticipated project Grand Marina, Saigon to Hong Kong.
  • Mr. Kingston Lai, Founder & CEO of Asia Bankers Club said on behalf of Asia Bankers Club and Ashton Hawks, "Hong Kong is no stranger to Vietnam's real estate market due to its phenomenal potential.
  • Grand Marina, Saigon will be introduced exclusively at the event co-organised by Asia Bankers Club and Ashton Hawks in JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong on 27 & 28 March.
  • The Asia Bankers Club is an investment club for banking and finance professionals in Asia.

HKTB to Boost the City’s Recovery Through New “Hong Kong Super Fans” Global Engagement Programme With Hundreds of Participants From 20 Key Markets

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Vacation, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Destinations, Travel, Tourism in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Tourism Board

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today its first global fan-engagement programme, Hong Kong Super Fans, to accelerate its promotional efforts as part of the post-Covid-19 tourism-recovery plan it has been developing over the past year.

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  • The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today its first global fan-engagement programme, Hong Kong Super Fans, to accelerate its promotional efforts as part of the post-Covid-19 tourism-recovery plan it has been developing over the past year.
  • The HKTB has been planning ahead to prepare for the much-anticipated grand invitation to welcome visitors back to Hong Kong, said Dr YK Pang, Chairman of the HKTB.
  • To show its appreciation, the HKTB has also organised a series of attractive offers and incentives that can be enjoyed by all Fans & Friends of Hong Kong.
  • The HKTB has been recruiting Super Fans by invitation in Hong Kong and 20 key markets through the HKTBs worldwide offices in Asia, Australasia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board Announced 3.57 Million Total Visitor Arrivals in 2020

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Friday, January 15, 2021
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HONG KONGand LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) today announced that the provisional total number of visitor arrivals in 2020 was 3.57 million, a 93.6% drop from 2019.

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  • HONG KONGand LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) today announced that the provisional total number of visitor arrivals in 2020 was 3.57 million, a 93.6% drop from 2019.
  • The Hong Kong Tourism Board has renewed its strategies and approach in response to the immense challenges of the pandemic.
  • The hugely popular Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, for instance, adopted a new "Online+Offline" format, while the Hong Kong Winterfest and the Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations were held online for the first time.
  • The platform successfully matched over 500 Hong Kong businesses and Mainland enterprises, and set up more than 1,300 meetings.