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World luxury goods sales growth seen up 2-4 pct in 2017-Bainedit
ET RETAIL – Online
The luxury goods sector has suffered in the past couple of years from fewer tourists coming to Europe after a wave of militant attacks on the continent, less business in Hong Kong and slowing demand in China.
Airfares soar as Indians pack bags for foreign getawaysedit
The Times of India – Print, Bangalore
Making last-minute plans for an international holiday this summer will leave you sweating. Spot ticket prices to popular destinations have gone up by as much as 30% from last summer with London witnessing the fastest jump in airfares. But even these high spot fares are not deterring last minute holidayers.
More Accessible Travel for Alledit
Lonely Planet – Print
Looking for a quick and easy holiday? Want to go on a last-minute international break? Flight Shop and Travel Tours’ ‘QUICK & EASY HOLIDAYS’ can help. A four-day holiday to Thailand – with airfare, insurance, visa charges, stay in Pattaya and Bangkok plus sightseeing tours in both cities – starts at 29,000. A five-day holiday in Bali – with airfare, insurance, stay, breakfast and sightseeing – starts at 33,500. A holiday to Hong Kong and Macau with two-night stay in each city, transfers, airfare and sightseeing begins from 56,500.
End the Remote Controledit
The Economic Times – Print
SIA was making good money for a long time and was considered a premium airline even compared to private sector competitors like British Airways, Lufthansa and Emirates. Nostalgically, AI can look back and note that SIA would poach AI pilots and senior managers before the Indian airline was nationalised and when it stood out as a real Maharaja among global airlines
Airfares soar as Indians pack bags for foreign holidaysedit
The Times of India – Print
However, leaving on a jet plane this summer break is proving tough as visa processing at the consulates of the most popular destinations is taking a lot of time due to the rush. Sample this: Tourism Australia recently sent a mail to travel agents about increased waiting periods to get visas due to increase in applications.
Planning your summer vacation? Goa is the place to be, says TripAdvisoredit
Business Standard – Online
Indians can’t get enough of Goa. Despite the blistering heat, the coastal area has emerged as most preferred destination for Indian travellers during summer vacations this year, according to TripAdvisor. If you’re looking to extend your budget and experience, Singapore is the top destination for Indians overseas, TripAdvisor’s ‘Summer Vacation Value’ report said.(Hong Kong)
Vacations In Asia You’re Missing Out Onedit
Tiny Step – Online
6. Hong KongA family vacation to Hong Kong is the best way to refresh your mind after slogging through months of work. It doesn’t get better than Disneyland for your child, as they are sure to remember the experience for the rest of their lives. Hong Kong is known for their cuisine, so go treat your taste buds and enjoy the beautiful city.
Trip Tap Toe records 76.2% revenue growth within six months of fundingedit
Hospitality Biz India – Online
At a time when most Start-Ups in the country are facing the heat of funding slowdown and operational crisis, Trip tap Toe is beefing up recruitment and acquiring talent across departments like Technology & Marketing. The online travel solutions platform aims to bolster technology upscale by investing in its web & mobile platforms. The company plans to catalyze expansion and build on its existing network of clients. “We are looking to expand our team across functions such as sales, technology, and marketing. Some of these positions will be based in our upcoming international offices in Dubai and Hong Kong.
Trip Tap Toe Plans To Launch Operations in Dubai & Hong kong by End of FY-17edit
BW Disrupt – Online
The platform helps travellers search, discover and book worldwide hotels, flights and curated itineraries in India & abroad. It offers the most competitive prices not only for hotels but also for air tickets and personalised holiday packages across locations. The company caters to all kinds of travel and leisure requirements of individuals and corporates (corporate events, MICE Tourism, Destination Weddings, Travel Insurance and much more).
More Indians get on board cruise tourismedit
Rediff – Online
Chadha, a member of the government task force to promote cruise tourism, said Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, the Mediterranean and Caribbean are popular destinations among Indians. “The cost per person is $150-200 per night. This is comparable to what one would typically shell out for an overseas vacation on land,” she said.
More Indians get on board cruise tourismedit
Business Standard – Online
Chadha, a member of the government task force to promote cruise tourism, said Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, the Mediterranean and Caribbean are popular destinations among Indians. “The cost per person is $150-200 per night. This is comparable to what one would typically shell out for an overseas vacation on land,” she said.
Cruising gains knotsedit
Business Standard – Print
Chadha, a member of the government task force to promote cruise tourism, said Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, the Mediterranean, and Caribbean are popular destinations among Indians. The cost per person is $150-200 per night. This is comparable to what one would typically shell out for an overseas vacation on land,” she said.
New York Can Waitedit
Nearly 1.2 million Indians visited the United States in 2015, a 17 percent annual growth, pumping $12 billion into the U.S. economy, according to United Nations data. But Indians are becoming increasingly wary about their security while traveling in the United States. Yatendra Singh, a NOIDA-based realtor, was planning to take his kids to Orlando this year, but has postponed the family vacation for now: “We had been waiting for past 2-3 years to visit Orlando as we wanted our youngest who’s now 5 to be old enough to enjoy the experience, but today looking at the scenario I am convincing the kids to take them to Disneyland Hong Kong ...
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s report, Worldwide Cost of Living 2017edit
Zürich has been ranked the third most expensive city in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit ’s report, Worldwide Cost of Living 2017. The city to top the list is Singapore followed by Hong Kong on second rank. The cost of living index of Europe’s most expensive city is 113. Reportedly, 1 kg loaf of bread costs $5.6 and the average price of 1 litre petrol is $1.49 .
Between The Sheetsedit
With Asian staples like sushi and dim sum getting more than their fair share of attention in the city’s culinary circles, Zen at the Leela Palace now turns its focus to the quintessential Chinese snack — cheung fun. Essentially a rice noodle roll, the cheung fun is a popular dish in Southern China, including Hong Kong.
Native advertising: keeping it short and sweetedit
Brands such as Lionsgate (VR), Hong Kong Airlines, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, etc have used 360-degree videos to create an overall engaging advertising experience.
Macau sees healthy growth in Indian touristsedit
With its varied offering, Macau keeps attracting increasing number of Indians. Visitor arrivals hit 370,000 during 1st May Labor Day holidays, up by 6.7% year-on-year
Over 338,000 visitors came from the Greater China markets, up by 5.5% in total. Visitor arrivals from the Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan increased by 5%, 7.5% and 5.1% respectively, whereas other markets registered a double-digit growth of 18.9%.
Macao sees healthy growth in Indian touristsedit
With its varied offering, Macao keeps attracting increasing number of Indians. Visitor arrivals hit 370,000 during 1st May Labor Day holidays, up by 6.7% year-on-year
Visitor arrivals from the Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan increased by 5%, 7.5% and 5.1% respectively, whereas other markets registered a double-digit growth of 18.9%.
Macau sees healthy growth in Indian touristsedit
With its varied offering, Macau keeps attracting increasing number of Indians. Visitor arrivals hit 370,000 during 1st May Labor Day holidays, up by 6.7% year-on-year
Over 338,000 visitors came from the Greater China markets, up by 5.5% in total. Visitor arrivals from the Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan increased by 5%, 7.5% and 5.1% respectively, whereas other markets registered a double-digit growth of 18.9%.
Moscow in demand ahead of World Cup; terror-hit Paris still a tourists’ paradiseedit
A year ahead of the Fifa World Cup in Russia, several Kolkatans are visting Moscow and other Russian cities this summer. However, Paris remains the favourite despite the terror attacks.
Southeast Asia remains a top draw for first-time travellers to foreign locales with Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Macau being the top picks. Myanmar and Sri Lanka are steadily gaining popularity following direct flights to Yangon and Colombo.
My Picksedit
Destination positano, Italy, for the combination of sea, charm and food. Also, Hong Hong for its vibrancy.
Foreign Vacations Now A Summer Weekend Getawayedit
Thailand, Hong Kong and Bali closer home, with cheaper accommodation options, people no longer have to wait for that long break. Even Japan, China, and countries in the Middle East and South Africa are now ideal for a long weekend.
My Picksedit
Positano, Italy, for the combination of sea, charm and food. Also, Hong Kong for its vibrancy.
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Photos: Colourful dragon boat festival held across Chinaedit
Hindustan Times – Online
Dragon boats get together during as they take part in the annual Tuen Ng or Dragon Boat Festival at Hong Kong’s Aberdeen. May 30th marks the fifth day of the fifth month of the traditional Chinese calendar — an annual celebration known as Duanwu in Mandarin, Tuen Ng in Cantonese and the Dragon Boat Festival in the West. It’s famous for the races held on that day in traditional paddled long boats, each ornamented with a dragon’s head at the prow.
Turbulence in the airedit
The Hindu Business Line – Print
In protest Members of Cathay Pacific local staff union hold signs during a protest at its headquarters Cathay Pacific City in Hong Kong, on May 22. Asia’s biggest international airline will eliminate 600 jobs as part of the biggest revamp in two decades following its first loss in eight years. The intensifying competition in the region also took a toll on Singapore Airlines, which announced unexpected losses in the quarter ending March.
HKTB to organise Dragon Boat Festivaledit
Travel Trends Today – Online
The 2017 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and co-organised by the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association (HKCDBA), will return this year from June 2 to 4. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the scale of the Carnival will be expanded, featuring exciting dragon boat races, food and beer, music and local cultural elements at the Central Harbour front.
Sandeep Sekhri: Fine-dining in Hong Kongedit
Live mint – Online
MINT – Print, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore
So when a job opportunity in Hong Kong came up, he jumped at it. First, he looked it up on a map. “It was the pre-Internet days,” he reminds me. “I had no clue where Hong Kong was.” He worked at The Viceroy of India from 1990-92. From 1992-95, Sekhri worked as general manager at The Gaylord Indian Restaurant. In 1995, he became the managing director and shareholder/partner in Harilela Strategic Investments Ltd, which managed seven restaurants, among other things.
Memoranda of understanding with Hong Kong, Singapore firms to bring in Rs 18,000 croreedit
The Times of India – Online
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Friday that the five memoranda of understanding (MOUs) signed during his recent visit to Singapore and Hong Kong would not only garner an investment of Rs 18,000 crore for the state, but would also provide employment to about 10,000 people. Interacting with newspersons here after his return on Thursday, Khattar said during his visit to these countries, 14 MOUs were signed out of which nine were in advanced stages of implementation, whereas work was apace on the remaining five.
Better times? Hong Kong’s British nostalgia tripedit
Travel Wire News – Online
From its rattling trams and racecourses to its legal system and the ubiquitous consumption of Spam, Britain’s colonial legacy still resonates through Hong Kong. But almost 20 years since the city was handed back to China under a deal that made it semi-autonomous, colonial emblems have become a symbol of protest.
Hong Kong travel agents to visit Ireland for the first timeedit
Travel And Tour World – Online
James Kenny, Tourism Ireland’s Manager China, said: “Tourism Ireland is delighted to have the opportunity to showcase Donegal and Ireland to these top travel agents from Hong Kong. Fact-finding visits like this are really important, as the travel agents get to experience at first-hand the wealth of things to see and do here for Chinese holidaymakers. Our aim is to enthuse them about the destination and ensure that when they return.
5 fun things to do in Hong Kongedit
Femina – Online
Hong Kong has hawker stalls and fine-dining restaurants, chaotic streets and calm beaches. But there’s more than great bargains and delicious dim sums to be found here. You’ll find traditional art and culture rubbing shouldersstylishstyish designer stores and a stunning skyline. Here’s what you should look out for.
The Expanded Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival with 14 Food Trucks Presenting Local Delicaciesedit
Travel And Tour World – Online
Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and co-organised by the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association, the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival will return to the Central Harbourfront from 2 to 4 June, with the largest number of international teams and athletes ever.
Hong Kong tour turns nightmare for Mumbai-based docs, were threatened to be jailed in Chinaedit
DNA India – Online
A tour package to Hong Kong turned into a nightmare for Mumbai-based doctors and their family members after the tour operator failed to pay money to his China- based agent. The family members were denied services and were threatened to be jailed in China.
Cathay Pacific to cut 600 jobs, including 190 management staff – SCMPedit
The Times of India – Online
Hong Kong’s flagship carrier Cathay PacificAirways Ltd is to sack nearly 600 staff in its biggest round of job cuts in 20 years, the South China Morning reported on Monday.
Some 190 management jobs will be cut immediately while a further 400 non-management staff will be cut by mid-June, the newspaper said, citing sources familiar with the plan.
Melbourne secures right to co-host 2018 a global event with Hong Kongedit
Travel And Tour World – Online
Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement today at the Melbourne Design Showcase, an expo of Victorian designers at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, during his official visit to China and Hong Kong.
Snowden lashes out at Hong Kong for rejecting refugeesedit
Fugitive whistle-blower Edward Snowden hit back at the Hong Kong government on Thursday for rejecting the protection bids of a group of refugees who sheltered him while he was hiding out in the city. The impoverished Philippine and Sri Lankan refugees helped the former National Security Agency contractor evade authorities in 2013 by hiding him in their cramped homes after he initiated one of the largest data leaks in US history.
Hong Kong Tourism board is optimistic about its futureedit
The travel choices and their rich cultural diversity are portrayed by the Hong Kong Tourism Board only recently along with offering the world-class experiences of Hong Kong to tourists worldwide. The eye-catching skyline of Hong Kong City, the extensive choices in terms Hong Kong’s mouthwatering culinary preparations, easy transportation facilities, and recommended tourist destinations in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has a rich history of more than 100 years. In order to provide the visitors with unique opportunities of discovering the region of Central and Sheung Wan area, five themed road routes has been recently designed to give a further push to the city.
Junk Ship Grooveedit
The New Indian Express – Print, Bangalore
An elderly lady watches as a traditional junk boat sails in Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong on Monday.
Victoria Harbour Hong Kongedit
Travel Leisure – Print
Cruise to Hong Kong’s islands on a junk boat—a traditional wooden Chinese fishing boat that now refers to any motorized sail. The old-style sail boats date back to the Han Dynasty and you may still find some fulfilling their purpose. But for all recreational intents, the junks have been given a new, lavish avatar, replete with modern luxuries.
The second coming of malls in Hong Kongedit
Business Standard – Online
Unlike their counterparts in suburban American, Hong Kong’s urban malls lie closer to the original intentions of mall visionary Victor Gruen. In 1956, Gruen designed the first mall, Minnesota’s Southdale Center, with many of the features we associate with malls today: It was fully enclosed and climate controlled, with anchor stores, escalators and a glass-roofed atrium.
In Hong Kong, Visit a Park Spread Over Two Islandsedit
News 18 – Online
Hong Kong is nearly five hours away by plane from New Delhi and is quite popular for its attractions like Ocean Park and Disneyland. Its street food and shopping options also draw revelers. And if time permits, some even take a ferry ride.
Maniesh Paul celebrates father’s 70th birthday in Hong Kongedit
The Times of India – Online
The most celebrated television host has been living out of suitcase since quite some time now. After successfully hosting the dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa this year, the actor started rehearsing for Salman Khan’s world tour Da-Bang and eventually performed in different international cities including Hong Kong, Sydney, Auckland and Melbourne.
In Hong Kong, visit a park spread over two islandsedit
The Hans India – Online
The Ocean Park, spread over two small islands separated by a distance of 1.5 km and connected by a cable car ride, also houses animal-themed amusement parks and is one of the most visited places in Hong Kong (Picture used for representational purpose only)
Family timeedit
Maniesh Paul whisked off his family to Hong Kong recently to celebrate his father’s 70th birthday and also for a much-needed break. The anchor-host had been living out of a suitcase, given his hectic schedule.
Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon launch new digital Discovery platformedit
Avail a 12% discount on tickets to Ocean Park, Hong Kong The two carriers also announced a joint promotion with Ocean Park Hong Kong, a unique home-grown theme park and world-class attraction, to introduce a discount offer for its customers. Passengers travelling on Cathay Pacific or Cathay Dragon from India to Hong Kong can avail a 12% discount while purchasing tickets to Ocean Park. This promotion can be availed on presentation of your passport and Cathay Pacific or Cathay Dragon boarding pass from India, at the Ocean Park Ticketing office within 7 days of arrival into Hong Kong. This offer is valid for booking until June 27, 2017 and ...
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Unveils the First Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong and its Fourth Property in the Cityedit
Hung Tong, the hotel’s signature restaurant, honours Hong Kong’s past while creating a modern experience of Chinese cuisine. Inspired by the 19th century shipyards that once dominated the Hung Hom Bay neighbourhood, red brick walls evoke the feeling of ‘old Hong Kong’ and are complemented by traditional metal gates, wooden vents, vintage-inspired chairs and tinted glass pendants.
Cathay Pacific brings special offers for travellers transiting Hong Kong!edit
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon passengers transiting through the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) can get exclusive discount coupons to shop and/or dine at HKIA from 8th May, 2017 onwards. These coupons will allow customers to avail various instant discounts upon spending the required amount in one single transaction at all participating HKIA shops* except DFS Duty Free (tobacco). For example, a passenger can get an instant HK$50 off in a single transaction with net amount over HK$500 in a participating restaurant with the coupon, and separately he/she can also get another instant HK$100 off in a single transaction of net amount over HK$1,000 inside a participating shop with the coupon.
Cathay Pacific brings special offers for travellers transiting Hong Kong!edit
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon passengers transiting through the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) can get exclusive discount coupons to shop and/or dine at HKIA from 8th May, 2017 onwards. These coupons will allow customers to avail various instant discounts upon spending the required amount in one single transaction at all participating HKIA shops* except DFS Duty Free (tobacco). For example, a passenger can get an instant HK$50 off in a single transaction with net amount over HK$500 in a participating restaurant with the coupon, and separately he/she can also get another instant HK$100 off in a single transaction of net amount over HK$1,000 inside a participating shop with the coupon.
Advisory to tourists bound for Hong Kongedit
UK, US musicians arrested in Hong Kong over visasedit
The founder of Hong Kong’s independent music venue Hidden Agenda along with members of a British band and an American musician were arrested following a raid in the club by police and immigration officers, the media reported on Monday.
“The British and American musicians came to Hong Kong as visitors, which means they are not allowed to engage in any employment in the city (without a visa),” the South China Morning Post quoted the official as saying.
Discover Hong Kong’s “Old Town Central,” The City’s Culture And Entertainment Hubedit
“Each district in Hong Kong has its unique culture and characteristics, and Central is an important landmark in the development of Hong Kong history,” said HKTB’s U.S. Director Bill Flora. “It is a place where East and West, past and present coexist and collide. ‘Old Town Central’ showcases the rich elements of Central and Sheung Wan, including historical architecture, arts and culture, culinary treats and hidden gems, in the hope of bringing more visitors to explore this dynamic district.”
Discover Hong Kong’s “Old Town Central,” The City’s Culture And Entertainment Hubedit
To provide visitors with a unique perspective when exploring Hong Kong’s culture and entertainment hub ‘ Central and the adjacent Sheung Wan area ‘ the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), www.discoverhongkong.com, has designed five themed walking tours to showcase more than 100 years of the city’s history.
Revelers battle it out at Hong Kong’s annual bun festedit
A dozen people climbed a structure covered in buns to collect the most savoury desserts as part of celebrations marking the end of the Cheung Chau bun festival on Wednesday (May 3)
Tough Cookies Brave Heights at Hong Kong Bun Festivaledit
Tens of thousands gathered in Hong Kong Wednesday for one of its most colourful festivals, a whirlwind of music and costume culminating in a dramatic climb up a precipitous “bun tower”.
Tough Cookies Brave Heights at Hong Kong Bun Festivaledit
Tens of thousands gathered in Hong Kong Wednesday for one of its most colourful festivals, a whirlwind of music and costume culminating in a dramatic climb up a precipitous “bun tower”.
Hong Kong celebrates bun festival to appease spiritsedit
China celebrates Bun festival in Hong Kong to calm the spirits killed by pirates.
Jack & The Bunstalkedit
Competitors take part in a scramble up an 18m tower made from imitation buns during the annual Cheung Chau bun festival held in Hong Kong on Thursday.
Hong Kong festival ends in race up tower studded with plastic bunsedit
A dozen climbers in Hong Kong scrambled up a 60-ft (18-metre) tower covered with plastic buns in an annual contest won by the first man and woman to reach the top with the most buns plucked off the column in their ascent.
Hong Kong festival ends in race up tower studded with plastic bunsedit
A dozen climbers in Hong Kong scrambled up a 60-ft (18-metre) tower covered with plastic buns in an annual contest won by the first man and woman to reach the top with the most buns plucked off the column in their ascent.
Hong Kong festival ends in race up tower studded with plastic bunsedit
A dozen climbers in Hong Kong scrambled up a 60-ft (18-metre) tower covered with plastic buns in an annual contest won by the first man and woman to reach the top with the most buns plucked off the column in their ascent.
Plastic buns race a highlight at Hong Kong festivaledit
A week-long festival on the tiny island of Cheng Chau ends with a contest to the top of a tower made of plastic buns.
Locals celebrate Hong Kong bun festival to calm spirits killed by piratesedit
Local residents dress a statue of a Chinese god on the outlying Cheung Chau island in Hong Kong.
Tough Cookies Brave Heights at Hong Kong Bun Festivaledit
Tens of thousands gathered in Hong Kong Wednesday for one of its most colourful festivals, a whirlwind of music and costume culminating in a dramatic climb up a precipitous “bun tower”.
Pipers, drummers and lion dancers accompanied by a cacophony of cymbals filled the streets of the normally sleepy island of Cheung Chau, as part of the annual “bun festival” parade.
Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau bun festival 2017: Sweet buns, parade and moreedit
Social media’s new favourite dessert: Pufflesedit
Bubble egg waffle or puffle, a popular traditional Hong Kong street food, made with a fluffy waffle, is now being hailed as the latest must-have dessert in gourmet circles, and of course, on Instagramtagram
CATHAY PACIFIC AND CATHAY DRAGON CUSTOMERS CAN AVAIL A 12% DISCOUNT ON TICKETS TO OCEAN PARK, HONG KONGedit
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon, Hong Kong based award winning airlines announced a joint promotion with Ocean Park Hong Kong, a unique home-grown theme park and world-class attraction, to introduce a discount offer for its customers. Passengers travelling on Cathay Pacific or Cathay Dragon from India to Hong Kong can avail a 12% discount while purchasing tickets to Ocean Park.
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon customers can avail a 12% discount on ticketsedit
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon, Hong Kong based award winning airlines announced a joint promotion with Ocean Park Hong Kong, a unique home-grown theme park and world-class attraction, to introduce a discount offer for its customers. Passengers travelling on Cathay Pacific or Cathay Dragon from India to Hong Kong can avail a 12% discount while purchasing tickets to Ocean Park.