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IRCTCs Enchanting China: Explore Hong Kong and Macau at only INR 164990 for 10N/11Dedit

The Times of India– Online

You need not wait for a special time to visit foreign destinations like Hong Kong and Macau, when a special tour package is being offered by IRCTC starting at only INR 164990 per person. The trip, named Enchanting China, covers 10 nights and 11 days and starts from August 8, 2019.

10 most expensive cities for expats: 8 out of 10 are in Asiaedit

Money Control – Online

Hong Kong The city has retained its title as the worlds most expensive city for expatriates over the strong demand for quality accommodation which is popular with expatriate communities.

 

IRCTC Tourism Offers 11Day Tour To China, Hong Kong, Macau: Fares And Other Detailsedit

NDTV – Online

IRCTC Tourism is offering a tour package to China, Hong Kong and Macau at a starting tariff of Rs. 1,64,990 per person. The ten-night and eleven-day tour will cover destinations such as Shanghai, Xian, Beijing, Hong Kong and Macau, according to IRCTC Tourism’s website, irctctourism.com.

 

Avanti Destinations Offers 14 New, Customizable FIT Itinerariesedit

Travel Pulse – Online

Treats & Treks of Hong Kong: Everyone thinks Hong Kong is all shopping, skyscrapers and crowds of people, but this six-day/five-night vacation gets clients out of the city to hike on Lion Rock and Lantau Island. Also included is an evening cruise on the last built-by-hand traditional Chinese junk to see the Symphony of Lights, a private walking and tasting tour in out-of-the-way neighborhoods. All tours are private with English-speaking guides. Private arrival and departure transfers included.

Romantic getawaysedit

Conde Nast Traveller – Print

Hong Kong is known for swanky hotels, pulsing nightlife and restaurant scene and sleepless nerve-center full of superb shopping.

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Full-throttle on micro-breaksedit

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And where are they going? The top destinations include Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, France, Hong Kong, Britain, Orlando (USA), New Zealand, Seychelles, etc. But while the duration might be cur-tailed, the activities are full-throttle, the survey finds.

10 New Reasons To Explore Asiaedit

Travel Plus Leisure – Print

The new attraction, which is the first of its kind, is located at The Peak Galleria in Hong Kong and will offer guests a unique experience of their favourite game, accompanied by high-tech features such as Augmented Reality, holograms, and 4D. It will have a Bank, Jail, Title Deeds, and Water Supply, among other memorable elements from the original game. (Thailand)

Experiences over luxury, micro breaks rather than an annual vacation: How Indias cashrich, timepoor gen travelsedit

The Economic Times – Online

The resultant demand has seen growth in destinations like Singapore, DubaiAbu Dhabi, France, Hong Kong, Britain, Orlando (United States), New Zealand and newer destinations like Seychelles. At the same time, travellers are leapfrogging the transition from a single long annual vacation to multiple short recurring holidays or microbreaks.

Thomas Cook India releases its summer report 2019edit

Indian Television – Online

The microbreak trend has also seen the rise in last minute travellers (up by 30%). Indian travellers are gravitating towards onthego travel planning and seizing every opportunity to set off on a minibreak. Smart weekend destinations on the Indian travellers radar are Goa, Pondicherry, Coorg, Alleppey, Hampi, Udaipur, Manali, Nainital and Dharmshala among others; equally shorthaul or visa friendly international destinations such as Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, Thailand, Bhutan, Nepal, Indonesia, Maldives, Mauritius, Hong Kong Macau.

Thomas Cook India releases its Summer Report 2019edit

Equity Bulls – Online

The microbreak trend has also seen the rise in last minute travellers (up by 30%). Indian travellers are gravitating towards onthego travel planning and seizing every opportunity to set off on a minibreak. Smart weekend destinations on the Indian travellers radar are Goa, Pondicherry, Coorg, Alleppey, Hampi, Udaipur, Manali, Nainital and Dharmshala among others; equally shorthaul or visa friendly international destinations such as Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, Thailand, Bhutan, Nepal, Indonesia, Maldives, Mauritius, Hong KongMacau.

Cashrich, timepoor Indians opting to travel more frequently, says Thomas Cookedit

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The resultant demand has seen growth in destinations like Singapore, DubaiAbu Dhabi, France, Hong Kong, Britain, Orlando (United States), New Zealand and newer destinations like Seychelles. At the same time, travellers are leapfrogging the transition from a single long annual vacation to multiple short recurring holidays or microbreaks.

SpiceJet launches Guwahati Dhaka Guwahati flight; check schedule, date, key detailsedit

The Financial Express – Online

Earlier, SpiceJet had announced international flights to destinations like Hong Kong, Jeddah, Dubai, Colombo, Dhaka, Riyadh, Bangkok and Kathmandu from Mumbai. SpiceJet is one of Indias most popular airlines owing to its low ticket prices. SpiceJet operates 584 average daily flights to 62 destinations, including 53 domestic and 9 international ones.

Vistara to Advance Int’l Plansedit

The Economic Times – Mumbai

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Vistara, a Tata and Singapore Airlines joint venture, had in a proposal to the aviation ministry last year, said it had planned to connect Sri Lanka and the Maldives to Delhi and Thailand to Delhi and Kolkata. It also had referred to plans to connect destinations in Bangladesh, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to Delhi and Singapore to Pune.(Hong Kong).

Indians go short haul for a break, US and Europe stay expensive on Jet crisis, Pakistan curbedit

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Destinations such as Thailand, Hong Kong and Japan have been witnessing year on year growth in Indian arrivals. While Hong Kong registered an expansion of 7.3% from India in the first quarter of this year, 18,400 Indian travellers visited Japan in April, a 4% increase from last year.

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Spice Jet launches nonstop flight to Hong Kongedit

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The Economic Times – Online

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Daily World – Online

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UNI India – Online

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The Financial Express – Online

SpiceJet has launched daily nonstop flights connecting Indias financial capital, Mumbai with Hong Kong. The shares ...

Anniversary celebrations begin for television couple Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiyaedit

The Times of India – Online

Divyanka Tripathi, who is currently seen as Ishita on Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, is off to Hong Kong with husband Vivek Dahiya to celebrate their third wedding anniversary. The excited duo shared the news with their fans on Instagram.

4 breakfast dishes in Hong Kong you just can’t missedit

Outlook Traveller – Online

Some cities have places to eat; some celebrate and savour their foods, compelling visitors to do the same. Hong Kong largely falls in the second category. It is a city of great cuisine, traditional food art and discerning patrons. Simply put, it’s a food lover`s paradise and in this gastronomic world, breakfast tops the list.

 

 

The Yin & Yang of Hong Kongedit

Travel Plus Leisure – Print

Besides high-profile auctions and exhibits, Christie’s education wing, headquartered in Hong Kong, offers invaluable insight into the world of art and luxury. I happen to be in the city in time to sign up for a Masterclass in Modern and Contemporary Jewellery Design with Wallace Chan.

IndiGo launches new daily flight between Kolkata-Hong Kongedit

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

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Mid-Day – Online

IndiGo is enhancing its point-to-point connectivity with the launch of a daily non-stop flight on the Kolkata – Hong Kong route. Effective August 20, 2019, IndiGo will operate its daily flight on Kolkata – Hong Kong route providing both business and leisure travellers more options to choose from. Bookings on this route are open with immediate effect.

Hong Kong’s Legendary Dragon Boat Festival is back in its 10th edition.edit

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A combination of sports, entertainment and dining experiences and representing a fusion of Chinese and Western festivities, the Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most celebrated and recognized events in Hong Kong, drawing local and international tourists from around the world.

 

Hong Kong holds dragon boat festivaledit

The Rahnuma – Online

Hong Kong on Friday held the annual dragon boat festival with teams competing to race the traditional craft. Events took place around Hong Kong, including the International Dragon Boat Championships in Stanley on the south side of the island, reports Efe news.

The 33rd Hong Kong International Tourism Expo (ITE) to attract 700 exhibitors from 56 countriesedit

Travel and Tour World – Online

From June 13th to 16th, Hong Kong will organize the 33rd Hong Kong International Tourism Expo (ITE). The major travel industry trade event is anticipated to attract almost 680 exhibitors from 56 countries and regions.

India visitor arrivals to Hong Kong soar up by 7.3%edit

Travel News Digest – Online

Hong Kong had registered a growth of 7.3% from India. Close to 83,000 Indian visitors arrived into Hong Kong in Q1 2019. While Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru continue top three source markets; there is a growing demand from Ahmedabad, Cochin and Pune. In 2018, 50% of overnight visitor arrivals were from the young mid-career segment and we also saw growth in family segment that contributed close of 34% of overnight visitor arrivals from India with an average length of stay of four nights.

For a Quick International Getaway, The Time is Right For Hong Kongedit

India – Online

Hong Kong is blessed with mild to moderate weather making it a popular destination year round. With the city coming alive with festivities, June is the perfect time to plan a mix of outdoor and indoor experiences when visiting Hong Kong. While we are all familiar with Disneyland and Ocean Park, it is the offbeat experiences that will provide a bigger thrill of discovery. Here are the places you must explore to discover Hong Kong like a local.

Heres What to Expect at The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnivaledit

India – Online

Getty Images The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival, a phenomenal summer party organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and coorganised by the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association, will return this year for its 10th edition from June 1416.

This June, have a date with Hong Kongs Dragon Boat Festivaledit

The Times of India – Online

Those planning a trip to Hong Kong have another reason to plan it right away, the Dragon Boat Festival. An annual festival, with its origin in China, it will be held from June 14 to June 16 this year. Traditionally, it was held near the summer solstice, to celebrate the spirit of filial piety. One of the biggest annual festivals of Hong Kong, it brings about a lot of action to the streets.

Visitor arrivals from India to Hong Kong up by 7.3% in Q1 2019edit

Pro Tourism – Online

Travel Trends Today – Online

Travel Daily Media – Online

Hong Kong has registered a growth of 7.3% from India. Close to 83,000 Indian visitors arrived into Hong Kong in Q1 2019. While Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru continue top three source markets; there is a growing demand from Ahmedabad, Kochi and Pune.

Travelling suitcase: The sum of all delightsedit

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The Indian Express– Online

Kowloon, situated towards the north of Victoria Harbour, one gets the taste of the city in its authentic, and edgier, glory. A hotspot for those who want to explore the city’s shopping and dining avenues, Sham Shui Po is quintessential Hong Kong.

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