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Selection dilemma for Indiaedit

The Asian Age – Online

Mid-Day – Online

Dhawan was a late inclusion for the series opener, replacing the injured Murali Vijay, but made the most of his chance with his career-high 190. “My plans were to go to Melbourne and spend time with my family, do training and get fit for the one-day series,” he said.

“I was in Hong Kong actually on holiday and from there I flew back to India and joined the team. That was my plan and I think destiny had a different plan for me.”

Tigerair flights will be operated under the Scoot brandedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

To celebrate the merger to the single Scoot brand, special one-way promotional fares from Bengaluru will start from as low as INR 5,599 to Singapore, INR 9,799 to Bali, INR 10,499 to Hong Kong, INR 12,499 to Melbourne/Sydney among others. Additional 10% discounts are also available through promotional codes for a booking period from 25 July to 6 Aug 2017.

Globetrotter diariesedit

Deccan Herald – Online

There are bird shows and animal shows with species unique to that region that are a delight to watch. In Bali and Hong Kong, I saw monkeys with a moustache. At Mystic in New England, I saw white beluga whales. In Miami, we saw a bird show where the parrots were trained to ride small tricycles specially made for them. Similarly, Disney World and the Epcot Centre are a treat to the traveller. Among the umpteen things these places have to offer, these impressed me the most.

6 Sassy Bars to Add Spirit to Your Next International Escapeedit

HolidaylQ – Online

Treat your 5 senses to one of Hong Kong’s serves unique cocktails. The bar extends into a lab showcasing the equipment used to make popular flavored spirits, and the caviar box for the signature Earl Grey Caviar Martini. Must try: Earl Grey Caviar Martini and the Barbados Heritage.

5 Things Every Off-Beat Couple Does in Asia and Never Tells You!edit

Holiday Iq – Online

Sandwiched between the South China Sea and its legendary mountains, Shui Hau is the perfect place to get feet muddy while digging for clams. When the tide goes out at this bay on the south shore of Lantau Island, it really goes out, leaving nearly a kilometer of exposed seabed teeming the shellfish. HolidayIQ reviewer Palaniswany says, “Hong Kong definitely a diverse tourist place, you have it all here.

Experiences Most Travellers tend to Overlook in These 6 Placesedit

Holidayiq – Online

HolidayIQ reviewer Ashok Arora shares, “I love Hong Kong, the most vibrant city, with great hotels and classy restaurants and pubs.” HolidayIQ reviewer Saranya says, “We covered Tian Tan Buddha, cable car ride, Duckling tour, lights and sound show, Peak Tram tour, Victoria Point, Ocean park and Disney Land.”

Around Asia in 12 teasedit

Mint – Online (Delhi, Mumbai & Bangalore)

Usually found at hawker centres in Singapore, this beverage is a very precise mix of coffee and sweetened milk tea. Also known as kopi chum (coffee mix), this drink is also popular in Hong Kong as well as Malaysia, where it is served in traditional coffee shops called kopitiums.

Clear Water And Exotic Interiors: A Cruise Trip That Every Couple Should Takeedit

Discovery Holidays – Online

Have not already packed your bags? Bookings are now open. The Dream Cruise Genting liner includes two packagesone for 5 nights and other 2 nights. So schedule your trip accordingly. The ship cruises around Hong Kong and Japan, while stopping by the shores for a quick gateway on the land.

The View from the Hotel Windowedit

Travel Tales From India – Online

And then there was the Royal View Hotel in Hong Kong. The trip was special because my daughter and niece traveled abroad for the first time. I was the only adult on this trip. We had a double bedroom suite and of course the kids took the master bedroom.

Soon, you can embark on a cruise holiday from Mumbai at best ever pricesedit

Mid-Day – Online

With cruises beginning from INR 20,999/-, CruiseMeOut has a diverse variety of beautiful destinations ranging from Malaysia, Hong-Kong, Thailand, Greece, Spain, Malta, Barcelona, Finland, Russia just to name a few the more, the merrier! Interestingly, CruiseMeOut provides quick and easy bookings! Travellers can book a cruise with CruiseMeOut for a date as close as day after tomorrow.

Disneys Toy Story Land opening in Summer 2018edit

India Today – Online

The announcement was made by Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, during D23 Expo here. The Land will differ considerably from the existing Toy Story Lands in Hong Kong and Paris, the premise remains the same: guests shrink to the size of a toy to explore the world with favourite Toy Story characters, including Woody and Buzz, according to the Disney blogpost.

Australia and Hong Kong Dominate Hotel Investment for First Half of 2017edit

As the first half of 2017 comes to a close, hotel investments made in the Asia Pacific region this year have largely focused on gateway cities, the likes of which include Honk Kong, Singapore, Sydney and Melbourne.

Harbour Grand Kowloon Extension

5 additional levels of office and 10 additional levels of hotel accommodations on top of the two existing office and hotel towers which are still in operation during construction.

New World Centre Hotel 2

Plans call for two new hotels on the site of the demolished New World Centre on the harbourside at Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. The 63-storey Rosewood Hong Kong and a neighbouring 334-room hote

For Indians, Abu Dhabi is favourite city followed by Mumbai, Singapore & Delhiedit

The Economic Times – Online

New York is the most popular city to do business in, with 23 per cent selecting it from the list. Abu Dhabi is second with 21 per cent, followed by London and Hong Kong (both on 16 per cent), and Tokyo (15 per cent). Paris is seen as the best city to visit; 21 per cent say it is one of the best destinations for tourism.

New York remains the best city to work in; Delhi ranks at no.40edit

Money Control – Online

New York is the most popular city worldwide to do business in followed by Abu Dhabi, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo, says the Ipsos Top Cities Index 2017. Globally, Delhi is at 40th position followed by Mumbai. As many as 60 global cities were considered for the Ipsos Top Cities 2017 study.

Abu Dhabi tops list of cities to live in for Indians: surveyedit

Zee News – Online

Outlook – Online

NDTV – Online

New York is the most popular city to do business in, with 23 percent of the global sample selecting it from the list. Abu Dhabi is second with 21 percent, followed by London and Hong Kong (both on 16 percent), and Tokyo (15 percent), it said.

Abu Dhabi tops list of cities Indians prefer to live: surveyedit

News Nation – Online

Abu Dhabi is second with 21 percent, followed by London and Hong Kong (both on 16 per cent), and Tokyo (15 percent), it said. Paris is seen as the best city to visit as 21 percent say it is one of the best destinations for tourism. Rome comes second on this measure on 20 per cent, overtaking New York which scored 16 percent this year. According to it, Zurich is the top destination to live in.

Abu Dhabi top choice for Indians; followed by Mumbai, Singapore, Delhiedit

The Economic Times – Online

The remaining top ten positions this year are occupied by Rome, Los Angeles and Amsterdam. The cities at the bottom of this year’s ranking are Karachi, Nairobi and Tehran. New York is the most popular city to do business in, with 23% of the global sample selecting it from the list. Abu Dhabi is second with 21%, followed by London and Hong Kong (both on 16%), and Tokyo (15%).

Amritsar, Hyderabad, Delhi among top 5 food destinationsedit

The Financial Express – Online

Hong Kong, with its famous dim sum, Sao Paulo with Brazilian barbeque and Tokyo, whose restaurants have accrued more Michelin stars than New York and Paris combined top the list. Top 10 cities globally has been topped by Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Athens, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Bangkok, Granada, Las Vegas and Buenos Aires.

Cheaper Flights to Singaporeedit

Navbharat Times – Print | Delhi

It’s much cheaper to board a flight from Sanganer – just about half of what it costs to fly to Hong Kong or Singapore from Delhi’s T3. Fares on short-haul overseas routes from non-metro airports nosedived this summer, dovetailing neatly into federal efforts .”

World’s longest sea bridge to have electric vehicle chargingedit

DNA – Online

The Times of India  – Online

India Times  – Online

Electric vehicle charging stations will be built on an artificial island off the world’s longest sea bridge connecting China with Hong Kong and Macao. The main structure of the 55 kilometre long sea bridge linking Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao was completed on Friday.

Luxury hotels wary of GST’s impact on their industryedit

DNA – Online

Loss in business is another major factor for hotels. “There will less weekend getaways for the domestic traveller to luxury properties. His will feel, that with the new tax, travelling to Dubai or Hong Kong including airfare will turn out to be cheaper than staying in a five star here,” says Bhatia.

Why It Pays To Be Street Smartedit

The Economic Times – Print | Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore

Use travel sites to find recommendations for specific stalls, and make sure you know what they look like. If you have food allergies, it’s a good idea to look up the ingredients for popular foods before you go as well. Egg Waffle from Hong Kong.

Where on earth?edit

Outlook Traveller – Print | National

Since then, the wall repeatedly featured flowers, poems, song lyrics and other messages targeted at the then communist regime in this country, defying frequent whitewashes and warnings by the police. its current owners allow graffiti on this wall, which has become a hip tourist attraction. hint: a namesake of this wall is found in Hong Kong.

Gastronomic travel has got millennials hooked; we tell you howedit

India Today – Online

Hong Kong, with its famous dim sum, Sao Paulo with Brazilian barbecue and Tokyo, whose restaurants have accrued more Michelin stars than New York and Paris combined, top the list. Top 10 cities globally endorsed for food by travellers are Hong Kong, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Tokyo in Japan, Athens in Greece, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Melbourne in Australia, Bangkok in Thailand, Granada in Spain, Las Vegas, and Buenos Aires in Argentina.

#Architecture #Urbanspaces #Perspectiveedit

Outlook Traveller – Print | National

Vivien Liu (@vubl) is an architect who photographs dense and cluttered urban spaces either aerially or from a huge distance away, allowing her to compose some grand shots. She is also the founder of Studio UNIT, a Hong Kong-based studio for architecture, interior design and photography.

Taste of Traveledit

Mail Today – Print | Delhi

Hong Kong, with its famous dim sum, Sao Paulo with Brazilian barbecue and Tokyo, whose restaurants New York and Paris combined, top the list. Top 10 cities globally endorsed for food by travellers are Hong Kong, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Tokyo in Japan, Athens in Greece, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Melbourne in Australia, Bangkok in Thailand, Granada in Spain, Las Vegas, and Buenos Aires in Argentina.

Britain slips down rankings of safest countries to visitedit

The Asian Age – Online

British news sites and newspapers on Wednesday lamented the slide of the island in the world ranking of safest places to visit.

The World Economic Forum ranked 136 countries in its biennial tourism report with one section focusing on safety and security. In it the UK has gone from the 63rd position to 78th.

The list ranks Finland as No. 1, the safest country in the world for holidaymakers, followed by the UAE, Iceland, Oman, Hong Kong, Singapore, Norway, Switzerland, Rwanda and Qatar. Colombia has been named the least safe country in the world.

Sri Lankan Air Lines to operate direct flight to Colombo from July 8edit

The Hindu – Online

Nyooz – Online

Apart from Indian tourists going to Sri Lanka, the direct flight provides a convenient option to tourists from Sri Lanka visiting the tourist spots and Buddhist heritage sites in Visakhapatnam city and North Andhra districts. The flight is also a boon to Sri Lankan nationals working in Brandix Apparels at Atchutapuram.

Air passengers can directly fly to Maldives, Mauritius, Hong Kong, China and Japan directly from Vizag by taking direct boarding passes issued along with baggage check-in from Vizag itself with a brief stopover in Colombo, say Tours and Travels Association of Andhra (TTAA) chairman O. Naresh Kumar and its president K. Vijay Mohan.

The Cruising Lifeedit

The Hindu Business Line – Print | Mumbai, Bangalore, & Delhi

After long queues of entry into the cruise, where passports were duly checked and temporary visas issued, reading material about swine flu distributed, the line slowly snaked upwards from the Hong Kong port terminal into the ship, so seamlessly from one industrial structure to another, that it took me a second to realise I had set foot on my ride for two days.

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Hong Kong creates new walking trailsedit

Travel Daily Media – Online

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has revealed five new walking trails that are designed to showcase the city’s heritage.

Aimed at independent travellers, the new trails focus on Hong Kong’s Old Town Central district, where the architecture and culture is said to reflect “the union of the eastern and the western influences to the city”.

Five Newly Designed Walking Trails to Discover Hong Kong’s ‘Old Town Centraledit

New Kerala – Online

The Telegraph – Online

PR News Wire – Online

Spectrum News – Online

Biz Wire Express – Online

Business Sandesh -Online

The Central and Sheung Wan areas were where the story of modern Hong Kong began. From Possession Point, where the British flag was first officially raised, to the Tai Ping Shan area, where many Chinese first settled in the 1840s, this journey leads visitors through some of the city’s oldest streets and offers glimpses of what life was like when the future world city was still in its infancy.

3 Easy Hacks That Will Save You Big On Traveledit

payseller – online

Holidays can be completely redefined if you visit Hong Kong for your upcoming vacation. This jet-setting Asian destination offers incredible fun that you hope to have on every travel. Often referred to as the gateway to Asia, you can explore various aspects of this destination be it adventure, night life, shopping, beaches, or food. Traveling to Hong Kong can be very affordable if you use hotel coupons for your accommodation.

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is Vacationing in ‘Hong Kong’ With His Wife & Kids!edit

The Edgy Mind – Online

NewsDog – Online

inshorts – Online

Khabar Samay – Online

The opening batsman of the Indian Cricket team Shikhar Dhawan is finally free after the Indian tour of West Indies concluded last week! Since the cricketer was busy from a really long time playing cricket he has now taken his loving family comprising wife Aesha, son Zoravar and two daughters. The Dhawan family is in Hong Kong right now to holiday and Shikhar has shared the first picture from the vacation where they are enjoying in Disney Land.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek Announces Extraordinary Line-up of Experiences Coming to Disney Parks around the Globeedit

IANS – Online

His vision now includes a collection of six of the world’s leading family vacation destinations -Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, Calif.; Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; Tokyo Disney Resort, Urayasu, Chiba, Japan; Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallee, France; Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, located on Lantau Island; and Shanghai Disney Resort, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China.

Shikhar Dhawan Chills With Family At Ocean Park In Hong Kongedit

Prime Times – Online

Zee News – Online

Team India skipper is vacationing with his girlfriend Anushka Sharma in New York and opener Shikhar Dhawan is having a gala time with his wife and kids. Dhawan, who is very active on social media have been sharing a lot of pictures from his holiday and in the latest one, he can be seen chilling with his family at the famous Ocean Park in Hong Kong.

E-sports, music, food in one big festival in Hong Kongedit

Inquirer – Online

This summer, visitors to Hong Kong will be able to immerse themselves in the world of e-Sports, music and exciting gourmet experiences unlike anything they have experienced before, as the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will launch the 3-day extravaganza “ICBC (Asia) e-Sports & Music Festival Hong Kong” at the Hong Kong Coliseum from 4 to 6 August. The Festival has three exciting, never-seen-before elements, offering visitors an unforgettable summer experience.

Over 40 Indian companies are participating in the Hong Kong fashion weekedit

India Retailer – Online

The 24th Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and will run until 13 July. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the show gathers nearly 1,100 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, serving as an ideal one-stop sourcing platform for the industry.

Indian labels to show at Hong Kong fashion week as Pakistan makes its debutedit

Fashion Network – Online

The 24th HKTDC Hong Kong fashion week is currently taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 10th to 13th July and Indian and Pakistani labels form part of the trade exhibition.

Hong Kong Fashion Week for spring/ summer opensedit

India Retailing – Online News 18 – Online

Some notable exhibitors include the Japanese sports brand Sangacio, which has incorporated precise manufacturing techniques from Kobe with Italian Florentine design, selecting the finest cow leather to produce handcrafted sports shoes. Besides, Hong Kong exhibitor Titane Group (Hong Kong) Ltd has taken inspiration from the rims of sports cars to manufacture a series of delicate interchangeable cufflinks for matching different styles.

Stellar performance for Hong Kong International Airport in FY16-17edit

The Stat Trade Times – Online

It was a record breaking year for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) with air traffic figures crossing new highs. During the fiscal year, passenger traffic rose 1.1 per cent to 70.5 million, exceeding the 70-million mark for the first time. Flight movements also increased 0.1 per cent to 410,440, while cargo volume expanded 6.7 per cent to 4.6 million tonnes, securing HKIA as the world’s busiest cargo airport for the seventh consecutive year.

1 July, 2017edit

The Hindu – Print | Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore

The Hindu – Online

Hong Kong was handed over by the British to China two decades ago in a tearful farewell. The Chinese President and Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam watched a presentation during their visit to a section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai Macau Bridge, which is under construction. This was Mr. Xi’s irst visit to Hong Kong after he became President in 2013.

Marvel superheroes to join racing eventedit

Business Standard – Online

The Times of India – Online

India.com – Online

Sify News – Online

Yahoo News – Online

Punjab Update – Online

Windows to News – Online

Andhra Vilas – Online

Nerve – Online

Bollywood Life – Online

Marvel superheroes will make an appearance at Marvel 10K Weekend 2017, a racing event at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL). The race is making a return following last year’s inaugural event in which close to 9,000 athletes and families enrolled. It will be held on September 16 and 17.

Look Ma, I’m Featured in CNN!edit

Food Travel Babe – Online

Central is the central business district of Hong Kong. Most of the MNC banks and financial corporations’ headquarters, Hong Kong government headquarters and foreign consulates are located in Central. The Old Town Central is within Central and it’s the experiential part of Central.

Hong Kong holds strong as major gateway to the worldedit

Etb Travel News – Online

The Hong Kong Tourism Board has today welcomed renewed competition and extra capacity out of Melbourne following the launch of Virgin Australia’s direct route into Hong Kong. The new path will bring 71,500 additional seats to Hong Kong each year, contributing to further growth in total air capacity out of Australia. The city has already seen an increase in seats ex Australia of 5.3% YOY, as of January 20171, due to extra volume across Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Hong Kong Airlines in 2016.

Lanson Place Hotel Hong Kong: Boutique Luxury In Causeway Bayedit

Forbes – Online

The first thing you notice when you enter the 194-room Lanson Place, an ode to La Belle Époque in Hong Kong’s central district of Causeway Bay, is a vibrant green feature wall. As you look around, though, such viridescence becomes less and less out of place. An equally emerald occasional chair sits opposite the wall, just below an elegantly-framed landscape depiction of a teensy butterfly and two bulbous Granny Smiths, on palette with the chair and the wall. This level of intricate coordination is not rare at Lanson Place; no detail is too insignificant to slip past its watchful eye for design.

A Guide to the Best Shopping Spots in Hong Kongedit

Tripzilla – Online

If you are looking for an all in one shopping experience in Hong Kong, Mong Kok is the place to head to. You can revel in the novel experience of walking down the winding paths while browsing cheap fashion accessories, sneakers, flowers and even goldfish.

Hong Kong ‘Special Administrative Region’ at 20edit

The Wire – Online

But seeing the way Hong Kong has been governed over the past 20 years, the Dalai Lama might well wonder whether that formula he sought would have been worth the trouble. The “high degree of autonomy” and “Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong” that had been promised under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration are seen to be fraying. There is a wide-spread feeling among the people of Hong Kong and observers beyond that Beijing and its officials based in the territory have far too much say even in the city’s day-to-day politics.

Hong Kong or Singapore: Which city is better for expats to live in?edit

Business Standard – Print | Mumbai & Delhi

In the race to lure talent for global firms’ regional headquarters, Hong Kong and Singapore have long been neck-and-neck. While many companies make their managers locate in one or the other city — often depending on whether their duties focus more on Southeast Asia, or on China — others give top talent a choice.

Mumbai Food: Bored of regular waffles? Bite into these bulbous onesedit

Mid Day – Online

A popular street-food staple in Hong Kong, bubble waffles are gradually finding their way into the city’s restaurants. Soft from the inside, crispy on the outside, these have a bulbous exterior, thanks to the moulds they are made in. Traditionally called egg waffles, this dish is perfectly teamed with ice cream, and topped with a range of flavours, from blueberry to red velvet, nutella or whatever else catches your fancy.

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