| Category | Stories |
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| Competition | 5 |
| Mention | 5 |
| Specific | 12 |
Competition
Macau: Where the twain meetedit
Deccan Herald – Print
What is it with Portuguese colonies and casinos I wondered as I flew into Hong Kong for my connecting Turbojet ferry to Macau. Like Goa, Macau too, had been a Portuguese outpost for over four-and-a-half centuries. Over time, some Portuguese married locally, mostly Chinese, besides Malay and Filipinos from Southeast Asia, and Indians from South Asia, creating a new ethnic group called the Macanese.
I0 New Balis on the cardsedit
Outlook Traveller – Print
I think people from India know Bali very well more than 50 per cent of Indians go there. But we recommend that people go beyond Bali. One hour away is a beautiful place called Lombok.
Indians were biggest cruise tourists in Singapore last year, says STBedit
The Times Of India – Online
According to Singapore Tourism Board (STB), 1.6 lakh Indians went on cruise from the island nation. India was the number one market for us for cruise tourism in 2018. At 1.6 lakh, this meant a 27% increase over 2017, said Chee Pey Chang, STBs assistant chief executive
Thailand offers evisa on arrival service for Indiaedit
Deccan Chronicle – Online
Thailands new eVisa On Arrival (eVOA) service enables a faster, more convenient arrival into Thailand for travellers from India and 20 other countries.
Mention
New Experiences beckonedit
The Economic Times ET Panache – Print – Mumbai The Economic Times ET Panache – Print – Delhi The Economic Times ET Panache – Print – Bangalore Look at the way we have begun to plan vacations, isn’t it different from the previous years. We are more informed about fests happening across the world, we check out offbeat options to explore the destination and are fully informed about not-so-regular sightseeing attractions. Kids play a big part in selecting the final destination as we hold open our top choices. (Hong Kong)
Cathay Pacific to increase flights between Hyderabad-Hong Kong from Juneedit
The Hindu Business Line – Online
Business Standard – Online
Earlier this year, Hong Kong based airline Cathay Pacific unveiled a new addition to its popular The Pier Business Class Lounge: a dedicated yoga and meditation space. Dubbed The Sanctuary by Pure Yoga, the 700squarefoot space is divided into The Body Sanctuary, which is devoted to yoga, and The Mind Sanctuary, where travelers can spend some time meditating.
Booking A Trip Two Months In Advance Can Save Up To 47%, Says Kayakedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
Based on KAYAKs data, it is revealed that March is the cheapest month for quick getaways to destinations like Dubai, Bali and Hong Kong, if booked two to three months in advance.
Hot travel trend in Gujarat: Family traveledit
The Times of India – Online
A major travel trend is traveling families exploring newer destinations with young children and senior citizens. Domestic destinations like Udaipur, Abu, Kutch, Sasan Gir, Auli, Bir, Parwanoo, Munsiyari, Goa, Gokarna, Pondicherry are in demand and international destinations like Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Dubai attract a lot of crowd as they have a huge Indian population.
Say cheers to romantic panoramaedit
The Statesman – Print – Delhi
The music was retro jazz and instrumentals. The views were jaw dropping and spectacular. Hong Kong’s celebrated Victoria Harbor stretched below us and from the world’s highest luxury lounge bar -Ozone at The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong.We felt honoured and very special.
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First-timer’s guide on what to see and do in Hong Kongedit
Yahoo Lifestyle – Online
Its the city on the top of every globetrotters travel wish list in 2019 and after checking it out recently for myself, its obvious why everyone’s talking about Hong Kong.
16 Insane Facts About Chinas New Year Holiday That Makes Our Kumbh Mela Look Smalledit
India Times – Online
Despite their own pollution problem people cant resist lighting fireworks of their own on the day. In 2013, the city of Hong Kong alone launched nearly 24,000 fireworks that night.
HKTB launches 10th Annual Great Outdoor Campaignedit
Travel Escape – Print
No dark cornersedit
The Hindu – Print – Bangalore
The Hindu – Online
The sprawling metropolis shines bright as the inaugural edition of the Hong Kong Pulse Light Festival is underway. I reach the Central Harbourfront well in time to catch a glimpse of A Symphony of Lights, the renowned multimedia show that is hosted every evening at 8 pm.
Hong Kong celebrates Lunar New Year with dazzling fireworksedit
Deccan Chronicle – Online
A spectacular array of pyrotechnics lights up Hong Kong’s Bladerunner-esque urban skyline, dazzling thousands of onlookers as the city celebrates the Lunar New Year and welcomes the Year of the Pig.
Chinese New Year specialedit
The Hindu – Print – Delhi
The Hong Kong Club at Andaz Delhi offers a special menu on the occasion of Chinese New Year, with good and fcocktails inspired by the Pig zodiac. Guests can feast on Cantonese dishes like crispy taro, Cantonese tofu, leek and macadamia nut, crispy red snapper fish, and bok-choybraised shitake mushroom.
Experience the Spirit of Hong Kong This Chinese New Yearedit
PR Newswire – Online The Week – Online Business Standard – Online Web India 123 – Online
Devdis Course – Online
Hans India – Online
It is impossible not to be caught up in the energy of this festival as one can see themselves squeezed into the crowded temples to pray for good fortune, festive markets, auspicious food and shock red lanterns that adorn the city. Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will be hosting a special Chinese New Year Night Parade featuring a splendid line-up of 9 floats, and 25 Mainland, international and local performing groups.
Chinese communities around the world usher in the Year Of The Pig with prayers & feastsedit
Times Now News – Online
The Times of India – Online
In Hong Kong, flower markets were filled with residents picking out orchids, mandarins and peach blossoms to decorate their homes with stalls also boasting a dizzying array of pigthemed pillows, tote bags and stuffed toys.
Asia welcomes Year of the Pig with banquets, temple visitsedit
Yahoo News – Online
Worshippers stood in line for hours at Hong Kongs Wong Tai Sin Temple to welcome the new year by lighting incense. Lana Wong, a prominent Hong Kong actress, wore a pig costume for the event.
How China is gearing up for its Lunar New Year 2019edit
The Economic Times – Online
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Hong Kongedit
The Asian Age – Print- Delhi The Asian Age – Print – Mumbai
A tourist takes photos inside an installation entitled ‘A golden year’ by Dog and Pony of Los Angeles, erected as part Lunar New Year festivities, at a shopping arcade in Hong Kong on Monday.