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Affairs of the Heartedit
Travel Leisure India – Print
Reach there before sunrise to get a breathtaking view of Table Mountain bathed in early morning rays. Bloubergstrand BEACH For another magnificent view of Table Mountain, pack a picnic and drive across Table Bay to the suburb of Bloubergstrand; Table Mountain sits pretty like a big rock in the ocean. (Hong Kong).
Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon partner with Ocean Park for summer offeredit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
Media Infoline – Online
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon have entered into a joint promotion with Ocean Park Hong Kong, a marine-life theme park to introduce a special summer offer. Passengers who book their tickets from India to Hong Kong on the airline’s website – cathaypacific.com/in can get free entry coupons to Ocean Park.
Tourist Arrivalsedit
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Most visited cities by international tourist arrivals in 2017, compiled by Euro monitor International.
The inflection point for India outbound traveledit
Travel Biz Monitor – Online
Making up the top 10 are Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Indonesia (primarily Bali), the US and Switzerland Outbound leisure travel from India is highly concentrated in a handful of popular destinations, with the top 10 accounting for 70% of Indian leisure arrivals Amongst the 10 leading leisure destinations, India was the largest source market for Dubai and Sri Lanka, and 4th for Singapore The majority of the top 10 leisure destinations are within 5-6 hours flight of India.
Disney Family Magic Wanes in Hong Kong as Macau’s Lights Dazzleedit
Bloomberg – Online
Analysts and retailers selling everything from jewelry to cosmetics are optimistic the upward trend will continue for both Macau and Hong Kong this year. As for Disneyland, it still may get its magic back. Visitation has been improving since the second half of 2017, and October Golden Week and Lunar New Year both recorded double-digit growth, according to Apple Daily, citing Samuel Lau, chief executive officer.
28 Delicious Dishes Around the World for $5 or Lessedit
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Two pan-fried black pepper pork buns are HK$24 ($3). Don’t be fooled by their modest appearance: The buns are hot, pan-fried to order and extra juicy with a good hit of spice. For about the same price, you can get the non-spicy pan-fried BBQ pork buns for HK$22. (Hong Kong)
Lunar new year: What the Year of the Dog is all aboutedit
The Asia Time – Online
In 2017, the first day of the New Year was on January 28. The celebration lasts 15 days. It is celebrated in China and countries that have a significant Chinese population, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Mauritius, Australia, and the Philippines.
Technology Is Modernizing China’s Lunar New Year Holidayedit
Bloomberg – Online
New Year visits to the Vegas-like resorts in the enclave a short ferry ride from Hong Kong are becoming more popular as Chinese spending power climbs. MGM Resorts International opened a new $3.3 billion resort on Macau’s Cotai Strip on Feb. 13, just in time for the holiday. Rooms at all the major hotels are fully booked for the period, according to a survey from Morgan Stanley.
Tai O Heritage Hotel Hong Kong launches “Spin The Luck 2018” New Year celebrationsedit
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Visitors to Tai O will also experience an important component of the intangible cultural heritage of Hong Kong, including the opportunity to observe first-hand the traditional craftsmanship behind the blowing of sugar figurines, an art form that dates back to China’s Ming Dynasty.
UBM India’s SATTE 2018 Witnesses a High Energy Showcase of the Travel & Tourism Industryedit
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IANS – Online
Samachar Live – Online
As far as NTOs are concerned, Spain, Peru, Czech Republic, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Turkey, Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Fiji, New Zealand, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Israel, Sharjah, Dubai, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Mauritius, Indonesia, Abu Dhabi, Visit Russia, Visit Florida and Las Vegas and Oman, amongst others showcased their destination and launches.
9 Best Places in Asia You Can Visit Within 50 Kedit
Blog Thomascook – Online
Hong Kong is a home to Asia’s very own Disneyland and a great tourist destination with people coming from all over the world. The land is also a well-known tourist destination for its electrifying and exciting atmosphere.
10 best cities in the world for that ultimate street food experienceedit
NTDIN – Online
#3 Hong Kong Credit: Facebook Hong Kong’s street food is one of the city’s unique experiences. There is the seafood, roasted meats, dim sum, stir-fries, noodles, snacks, and desserts. #4 Mexico City, Mexico Credit: Facebook Its markets are legendary, and its restaurants excellent, but it is in street food that Mexico truly shines.
Varun Dhawan’s Family Fixedit
Afternoon – Online
We heard from a little birdie that Bollywood heartthrob Varun Dhawan and parents David and Karuna flew back into the city from Hong Kong on Friday. The unveiling of his wax figurine at Madame Tussauds in HK turned out to be something of a party for the young actor who is among the youngest Bollywood stars to be immortalised by Madame Tussauds.
Festivals are new travel days for Indians this yearedit
The Times of India – Online
Singapore, Dubai and Bangkok are ranked as the three most popular international destinations for weekend getaways in 2018, while on the domestic front, beach destinations like Goa, Mumbai, Port Blair and Kochi are a popular option. The average length of travel for the top five international destinations — Singapore, Dubai, Bangkok, Bali and Hong Kong was five to six days last year, which has increased this year to an average of seven to eight days.
India is a very important marketedit
The Statesman – Online
This year, tourism boards of Spain, Peru, Czech Republic, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Turkey, the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Fiji, New Zealand, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Israel, Sharjah, Dubai, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Mauritius, Indonesia, Abu Dhabi, Visit Russia, Visit Florida and Las Vegas and Oman participated in the exhibition and showcased their destinations and launches.
Aviation survey makes case for long haul, low cost carriersedit
Mumbai Mirror – Online
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There is a willingness and an ability to spend if they feel they are securing value through additional inclusions,” the report said, adding that LCCs could with narrow body aircraft like A320 Neos or 737 Max launch non-stop routes from India to destinations like Phuket, Sem Reap, Manila, Hong Kong, Hanoi and Seychelles.
Festivals are new travel days for Indians this yearedit
The Times of India – Online
Acharu – Online
The average length of travel for the top five international destinations Singapore, Dubai, Bangkok, Bali and Hong Kong was five to six days last year, which has increased this year to an average of seven to eight days.
Low-cost, long-distance flights from India to boost leisure travel: Reportedit
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...The Drinks Trail: Unique Bars To Visit In 2018edit
Outlook – Online
How about heading to Hong Kong to drink at the highest bar in the world? You’ll find it on the 118th floor of Hong Kong’s International Commerce Centre. The Ozone Bar is part of the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong hotel and located 1,690 feet above sea level. Not only do you get spectacular views outside, it’s stunning interiors are also very appealing.
France, Singapore among 5 most popular destinations for Indian leisure travellersedit
Among the top 10 destinations for leisure Indian travellers are Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Indonesia (primarily Bali), the US and Switzerland. “Outbound leisure travel from India is highly concentrated in a handful of popular destinations, with the top 10 accounting for 70% of Indian leisure arrivals.
Cheap, long-haul flights to boost foreign traveledit
Newstral – Online
The jets, with longer ranges than predecessors, will enable low-cost carriers to launch non-stop routes to Asian destinations such as Phuket, Manila, Hong Kong, and Hanoi that are otherwise unviable today.
Business Low-cost, long-haul flights from India to spice up leisure journeyedit
New Paper 24 – Online
The jets, with longer ranges than predecessors, will allow low-cost carriers to launch continuous routes to Asian locations equivalent to Phuket, Manila, Hong Kong, and Hanoi which can be in any other case unviable as we speak.
Boost for leisure travel as Indian carriers start low-cost, long-haul opsedit
Business Standard – Online
That is expected to rise as Indian airlines have placed orders for nearly 800 re-engined aircraft, such as Airbus A320neos and Boeing Co 737 MAX narrow bodies. The jets, with longer ranges than predecessors, will enable low-cost carriers to launch non-stop routes to Asian destinations such as Phuket, Manila, Hong Kong, and Hanoi that are otherwise unviable today.
As low-cost airlines plan to launch International flights, more Indians to travel abroadedit
Times Now – Online
The jets, with longer ranges than predecessors, will enable low-cost carriers to launch non-stop routes to Asian destinations such as Phuket, Manila, Hong Kong, and Hanoi that are otherwise unviable today. By 2025, Indian budget carriers will operate close to 40 wide-bodied aircraft, which could deliver an additional 2 million annual outbound leisure travellers to places such as New York and Sydney, CAPA said.
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Aahana Kumra-Amol Parashar’s web series first poster is out!edit
Glamsham – Online
Their captivating journey in Hong Kong and the twists it takes, forms the basis of this romantic travel digital series. The series attempts to get the audience to skip the routine and monotonous ways for a chance to harvest a life-changing experience through traveling.
Aahana And Amol Starrer It Happened In Hong Kong’s Poster Is Out!edit
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The series will go on air in March. This digital series that explores and celebrates the small big moments that happen when you travel, including meeting strangers will exclusively be streaming on Viu app. Couple’s captivating journey in Hong Kong and the twists it takes, forms the basis of this romantic travel digital series.
Aahana, Amol’s ‘It Happened in Hong Kong’ to stream in Marchedit
The Statesman – Online
‘It happened in Hong Kong’ is a quirky romantic love story that will narrate the story of two strangers and their captivating journey in Hong Kong and the twists it takes. According to the makers of series, ‘It Happened…’ will explore and celebrate the small big moments that happen when you travel and attempt to get the audience to skip the routine and monotonous ways for a chance to harvest a life-changing experience through travelling.
New sculpture park brings art to Hong Kong’s harbouredit
The Hindu – Online
India Every Day – Online
India News Today – Online
Hong Kong’s harbourfront is known for glistening skyscrapers and the sight of containerships navigating busy shipping lanes — but a new art project has added a giant pumpkin, a map of the stars and a pair of disembodied legs to the famous skyline.
Hong Kong harbour gets star attraction with sculpture parkedit
Yahoo – Online
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The Hindu – Print
The Hindu – Print
Hong Kong’s harbourfront is known for glistening skyscrapers and the sight of containerships navigating busy shipping lanes -but a new art project has added a giant pumpkin, a map of the stars and a pair of disembodied legs to the famous skyline.
Chinese New Year 2018:?Here’s how Hong Kong celebrates one of the biggest NY celebrationsedit
Gandhi And Gorjee – Online
Chinese New Year 2018:?Here’s how Hong Kong celebrates one of the biggest NY celebrations With the world celebrating the biggest New Year celebration – Chinese New Year, here are some important points to understand the so as to what exactly is this spring festival about: 1. Chinese New Year, also known as the spring festival, is the most famous Chinese festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.
Cathay Pacific offers fans special packages to legendary Hong Kong Rugby Sevens – Arabian Gazetteedit
Travel Offer– Online
Experience the legendary Hong Kong Sevens with Cathay Pacific, the Official Airline and Title Sponsor, with a special package for this year’s premier World Rugby Sevens Series tournament
Chinese New Year Celebrationsedit
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Chinese New Year was celebrated on February 16 amid great festivities this year. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is the most famous Chinese festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar and is widely celebrated across Hong Kong.
Here are some interesting facts about ‘Chinese New Year 2018’edit
News Today – Online
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Republic World – Online
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Outlook – Online
Yahoo News – Online
The International Chinese New Year Night Parade is one of Hong Kong’s most anticipated annual events, with fantastic floats and spectacular performances by local and international performers welcoming Chinese New Year with a festive energy that is uniquely Hong Kong.
Chinese New Year 2018: Here are some interesting factsedit
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Scoop Nest – Online
With fabulous parade of floats, international and local performers, stunning fireworks show over the harbor, heart pounding actions at the race track, this ancient festival has a unique Hong Kong flavor.
5 fascinating facts about Chinese New Yearedit
It’s an ideal time to visit the very famous Hong Kong Disneyland, as God of fortune Goofy and playful Pluto will be taking the centre stage, showering their blessings on all the guests for the year of Dog.
International Chinese New Year Night Parade celebrates the Year of the Dogedit
News R – Online
Featuring nine festive floats and 25 local and international performing groups, including the Seattle Seahawks Sea Gals cheerleading squad, the 2018 Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Parade kicked off the first day of the Year of the Dog (16 February) in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the Parade featured fascinating performances and stunts for a vibrant Chinese New Year’s celebration.
Lunar New Year Celebrations: Year of the Dogedit
News 18 – Online
People walk past Chinese New Year decorations at a New Year market in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park. (Image: AP) 16/ 31 A woman places incense sticks during celebrations of the Lunar New Year at a temple in Bali, Indonesia. (Image: AP) A woman places incense sticks during celebrations of the Lunar New Year at a temple in Bali, Indonesia.
China marks firework-free Lunar New Year, millions celebrate around the globeedit
The AsiaTimes – Online
Hong Kong’s parade took place in the neighbourhood of Tsim Sha Tsui and featured over 30 floats and performers, including acts from the Hong Kong Cheung Keung Martial Arts Association and the Hong Kong Rope Skipping Academy.
Milk spas and manicures: A Hong Kong dog’s lifeedit
Deccan Herald – Print
For Hong Kong poodle Cream, grooming goes way beyond a brush and toe-clip–her deluxe once-a-month pampering includes lavender oxygen therapy and a milk bath. As the city welcomes the Year of the Dog, pet owners are pushing out the boat more than ever to ensure their pooches are glossed and spritzed, with money no object.
Chinese New Year: World celebrates advent of Year of Dogedit
Deccan Chronicle – Print Youngsters watch as ethnic Chinese people perform lion dance on the first day of Lunar New Year in Kolkata, A performer takes part in a night parade to celebrate Chinese New Year in Hong Kong.
‘PDT’ now in Hong Kongedit
Outlook – Online
Located on the mezzanine above MO Bar, the hotel’s vibrant all-day-dining venue, PDT Hong Kong follows the tradition of the original: guests will enter through an entrance disguised by a phone booth at the top of the staircase. Designed by Nelson Chow, the interior maintains key elements of PDT NYC such as the copper bar top, herringbone patterned wood ceiling and taxidermy, but each asset has been given a playful spin.
Hong Kong Tourism Board to roll out multiple campaigns in India to regain groundedit
He said that India is considered as a major source market by HKTB, and therefore HKTB has strategy in place which is largely to target mainly four key segments. They are family travellers, young career professionals, fly cruise segment and meetings and incentives.
Chinese New Yearedit
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Chinese New Year Shoppers looking at orchids displayed for sale at the Lunar New Year fair at Victoria Park in Hong Kong. The city’s financial markets will close on February 16 for the Lunar New Year holidays and resume trading on February 20.
So Long, Hong Kongedit
Outlook Traveller – Print – Magazine
There was a nasty cultural revolution in progress across the border when I first visited Hong Kong. My ship had docked at Ocean Terminal in Kowloon and a smoke-belching ferry took me to Hong Kong Island. There I was besieged by an army of reed-thin men who made a living pulling rickshaws.
Lipstick Under My Burkha actress Aahana Kumra and Amol Parashar shoot for upcoming web series in Hong Kongedit
IB Times – Online Indian News – Online
Aahana Kumra, who was last seen in Ekta Kapoor’s black comedy Lipstick Under My Burkha, is currently shooting for her upcoming web series in Hong Kong. She will be seen alongside Traffic actor Amol Parashar in this yet to be titled project.
Aahana Kumra and Amol Parashar shoot in Honkong for their upcoming web series! – Saas Bahu Aur Betiyaanedit
Saasbahuaur Betiyaan – Online
The Digital Hash – Online
India Forums – Online
Both the actors have posted few pictures which are a testimony that they are enjoying each other’s company and are having great fun in the chilly weather of Hong Kong. From bar-hopping to exploring beautiful places, these two know how to have fun while at work.
Hong Kong Celebrates Arts Month with World-Class Events and Distinctive Arts Happenings in the Neighbourhoodsedit
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Eurasia Observer – Online
First Report – Online
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Business Reporter – Online
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EHub – Online
March is the best time to explore Hong Kong in an artsy way. From the entire month of March this year, Hong Kong’s flourishing arts scene will come to fruition with an inspirational spectrum of arts events planned in various neighbourhoods across the city. With events rangingfrom world-class art happenings downtown and performing arts programmes from around the world, to unique and exciting arts offerings in local communities, there is something ...
Tai Mo Shan: A guide to Hong Kong’s highest peakedit
Travel Offer – Online
“The first time I saw a sea of clouds over the city atop Tai Mo Shan in April 2012, I was stunned,” says Hong Kong photographer Will Cho. Towering over the city at 957 meters (3,140 feet), centrally located Tai Mo Shan is Hong Kong’s highest peak.
Max out your trip to Hong Kongedit
Femina – Online
Hong Kong brims over with futuristic skyscrapers and lush mountain landscapes, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find a rich Chinese roots and British influences. It’s a city that’s easy to access and navigate, which means you can pack in a lot even if you’re short on time. Here are the spots to hit while you’re visiting.
The Cheapest shopping destinations in the worldedit
Travocoaster – Online
Hong Kong, China Hong Kong welcomes you with its never-ending markets and the shops that sell happiness. Shopping at Hong Kong is cheaper, better and entertaining, you can find treasure dwelling from the street. Cat Street Antique market is the most enjoyable place for the tourist from around the world.
Hong Kong Tourism invites you to experience Chinese New Year through the eyes of local childrenedit
Tv News4u – Online
With Chinese New Year a couple of weeks away, the Hong Kong Tourism Board finds fortune everywhere in their bustling and energized city. The 90 seconds film follows the story of a brother and sister duo determined to collect as much fortune as they can in preparation for Chinese New Year and Hong Kong’s signature event, the International Chinese New Year Night Parade.
HKTB invites you to experience Chinese New Year through the Eyes of Local Childrenedit
Media Infoline – Online
Tina Chao, General Manager Marketing at Hong Kong Tourism Board commented: “Moving away from product towards experience-focused communications, this film tells a bigger story of how Hong Kong celebrates Chinese New Year with local traditions everywhere and our night parade.
Grey Group Hong Kong and HK Tourism Board invite you to experience Chinese New Year through the eyes of local childrenedit
Campaign Brief – Online
I was born in Hong Kong and lived the first eight years of my life there, so it has a special place in my heart. Through the two kids in our film, we wanted to capture the sense of excitement and anticipation you feel if you are in Hong Kong as Chinese New Year approaches. It really is a celebration like no other!”
Strongest International Line-up Ever at the Hong Kong International Chinese New Year Night Parade Free Satellite Feed & Fiber Signal for Broadcastingedit
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The HKTB cordially invites TV stations to broadcast the parade on 16 February 2018, from 20:00-21:45* Hong Kong Time (GMT+8). Signals will be transmitted via satellite and fiber for use by overseas broadcasters. Below please find detailed information.
Single Mom Juhi Parmar Takes Her Daughter To Disneyland On Her 5th Birthday, Pics Inside!edit
Daily Hunt – Online
On January 27, it was Samaira’s 5th birthday and single mom Juhi took her all the way to Disneyland to make it even more special. Speaking to SpotboyE about the exciting trip, Juhi said, “Although, I planned it four months back, but in my heart, I had decided to take Samaira there when she was not even one-year-old. I always wanted to take her there on her 5th birthday. We went to Hong Kong, Disney and Macau.
Juhi Parmar celebrates daughter’s 5th birthday in Disneyland, see picsedit
The Times of India – Online
Pinkvilla – Online
2B Magazine India – Online
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Daily Bhaskar – Online
Juhi Parmar, who is currently seen in Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s Karamphaldata Shani, took some time off work to take her daughter, Samaira Shroff, to Disneyland in Hong Kong for the latter’s 5th birthday. Here are the pics from their joyous vacation.
Flyers’ Paradiseedit
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Hong Kong International Airport, China The airport appeals to business travellers with a nine-hole golf course and classy amenities. Those with long layovers can take advantage of the airport’s IMAX theatre too. Passenger throughput touched 72.9 million.
Being an actor today doesn’t only mean that you are being an actor in one country’edit
Hindustan Times – Print – Delhi
Actor Varun Dhawan says that audiences are all over the world as everyone can enjoy your songs/films online. “Being an actor today doesn’t only mean that you are being an actor in one country, because of [thanks to] so many other digital mediums,” the actor, who is the youngest name from Bollywood to have a wax figure at Hong Kong’s Madame Tussauds, shares.