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| Industry | 4 |
| Mention | 12 |
| Specific | 12 |
Competition
Singapore: A recreation of adventureedit
Indiapost – Online
Singapore is a small and progressive island-nation. It is both a city and a country located in Southeast Asia. In Singapore, one can witness the vibrant fusion of cultures, ethnicity, communities and most importantly, people. The place is a complete package full of excitement, surprises and charm, especially for the first time visitors.
Explore the Wild with a Purposeedit
Adventure In Mallsedit
The Economic Times – Print – Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi
Do something impossible in Dubai go skiing in the desert! Ski Dubai allows you to experience snow and authentic winter conditions, all inside a shopping centre. Located inside the buzzing Mall of the Emirates, you will find one of the most innovative and exciting attractions to be found in the Middle East.
7 Ways To Experience Water-Based Adventures In Dubaiedit
MensXP – Online
With more than 50km of pristine coastline, watersports are popular in Dubai. Making the most of the clear skies and temperate days, you can opt for a leisurely dusk sail, high-speed tour on a jet-ski or something a little more daring like Flyboarding or Seabreaching.
7 Awesome Destinations And Experiences In Dubaiedit
News Patrolling – Online
A global city and a prominent business hub in the entire Middle East, Dubai has everything you can dream of. A popular tourist destination, Dubai is where you get to experience the glorious sun and sand, the vast mystifying desert, world’s best luxury hotels, futuristic infrastructure, finest shopping deals, scrumptious food, and rich cultural heritage and traditions.
Dubai bats for more UK tourist arrivalsedit
Travel Daily Media – Online
In a bid to further boost British tourist arrivals, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) held a series of strategic meetings with UK-based tourism and media companies in London, sharing new destination insights and highlighting the emirate’s commitment to the UK market.
Seychelles Tourism To Organise Webinar, Targets Smaller Indian Citiesedit
Express Travel – Online
Seychelles Tourism Board along with TravelGyaan will conduct a destination training webinar for tour operators across India on July 31, 2019, at 3 pm IST to enhance understanding of the destination in the India market. This one hour of live training session will provide operators with detailed information on the Seychelles islands, unique activities, must visit locations along with the various categories of hotels and transport options available between islands.
Malaysia To Organise 3-City Roadshow In Indiaedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
Tourism Malaysia will be launching the VisitMalaysia 2020 campaign, in a 3-city roadshow covering three main cities of India, namely Amritsar, Mumbai & Hyderabad from July 21- 27, 2019.
Maldives registers 96.4 per cent growth in footfall of Indian touristsedit
Times Travel – Online
The Maldives continues to witness a huge footfall of Indian tourists, registering a massive growth of 96.4 percent in tourist arrivals from India from January to May 2019 as compared to the same period last year.
Make the best of Dubai monsoons: Top 10 Adventure & Sports Activitiesedit
The Times of India – Online
Dubai is a city of superlatives. From the ‘tallest’ to the tallest’ to the ‘biggest,’ this city seeks to impress and with aplomb. And this time around, your Dubai summer holiday will get better with thrilling rides, amazing adventures, and epic deals.
Singapore Tourism Board initiative to woo travel loversedit
The Hindu – Online
With the new destination brand ‘Passion made Possible’, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has embarked on a series of collaborative initiatives to attract diverse travellers. The State capital was the venue for the STB’s eight-city road show on Friday to increase the footfall to Singapore from the metros and tier-II cities of the country.
Industry
Gen Z is Loving Tourism with a Twistedit
The Economic Times – Print – Bangalore
A survey by digital travel website Booking.com says 59% of Indian travelers from this age group are interested in voluntourism, higher than the global average of 31%.
Overseas destinations bet on outbound Indian touristsedit
The Economic Times – Online
While muted inbound tourism numbers have been a cause of concern for the travel industry, outbound tourists from India are rising and overseas tourism destinations are ramping up investments in India, hiring senior executives for the market, launching more marketing campaigns here besides easing entry requirements for Indians and collaborating with airline partners for greater connectivity.
Millennials seek tech for traveledit
The Asian Age – Online
Over the last couple of years, experiencing local activities and cultures while travelling has only been possible because of the advent of technology.
Spending on Overseas Travel, Education Records a 60% Surgeedit
The Economic Times – Print
Travel industry experts say that Indians are spending more on foreign travel than before. Not only has their disposable income gone up, travel agencies now offer flexible payments options and banks are also offering unsecured personal loans for travel and tourism.
Mention
Pro-Democracy Protests started affecting Hong Kong tourismedit
Travel and Tour – Online
The tourism industry of Hong Kong is witnessing improbability and disquiet as political protests entered the eighth week with no signs of lessening in the coming days.
Top 5 destinations for a solo travelleredit
Hindustan Times – Print – Delhi – Mumbai
Here are a few places for solo travelers.
Indian tourists jet around the world as incomes riseedit
Connected to India – Online
While traffic from India to Singapore, the United States, China, France, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Thailand and the United Kingdom has grown between 25 and 50 percent, that to Australia, Canada, Malaysia, the Maldives, the Netherlands, Oman, Russia and Turkey has also nearly doubled, thanks to a rising number of millennials with an increasing disposable income wanting to travel overseas over the ho-hum domestic tourist places.
Ask the travel expertedit
The Economic Times – Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore
For senior citizens, I would recommend Singapore, Bali, Hong Kong, Macau, Dubai and Sri Lanka in Asia which can be explored within a week. This destinations can be visited through- out the year, involve mini- mal physical exertion in terms of exploring, and are also cost-effective.
Genting Cruise Line Witnesses Growth From Tier II & III Citiesedit
Travel Trends Today – Online
Cruises from Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai, where Dream Cruises is home ported, are popular cruising destinations for India market due to its proximity. With lucrative visa offerings, enhanced connectivity from smaller markets, Hong Kong and Singapore attracts a significant chunk of these cruise travellers.
7 Affordable Destinations From India For A Quick Getawayedit
Outlook Traveller India – Online
One of the most popular travel destinations in Asia offering stunning skylines and rich cosmopolitan culture, Hong Kong is considered an expensive city. But smart planning can give a traveller a great experience, albeit on a budget. From hiking up to Victoria Park for a view of the magnificent city skyline, to catching the beautiful sunset on the wallet-friendly Star Ferry Ride, Hong Kong offers breathtaking experiences. The ferry ride can be followed by dinner at an affordable Michelin star or Michelin recommended restaurant. Don’t miss the delicious street food and shopping markets such as Temple Street Night market, Stanley Market and Jade Street. A trip to Hong Kong is incomplete without visiting Hong Kong Disneyland, a splurge-worthy item. Purchase a day’s ticket ...
Channel Your Inner Foodieedit
Times Travel – Online
Homegrown, flavourful and satiating… here’s why a culinary tour is the best way to discover a new destination.
Hong Kong: When in a foodie hub like Hong Kong, you can’t miss trying some fantastic Cantonese food including Michelin-recommended dumplings, crispy-smoked duck and world-class dim sums. What’s interesting is that there is a rich history surrounding all the food and locations you explore in Hong Kong. Discover how traditional Chinese food was modified by locals for their westernised city. A true “East meets West” experience!
Holidaying abroad doesn’t have to be an expensive affairedit
The Times of India – Online
Attractions Hong Kong has a vibrant nightlife and some yummy street food. Victoria Peak is a must-visit, as it offers a brilliant view of the skyline and the towering skyscrapers in the city. The street night market is quite the destination for avid shoppers.
Choose to cruise? 5 popular destinations for cruise vacationedit
Deccan Chronicle – Online
China, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, a vibrant city with skyscrapers touching the sky is Mecca for all shopaholics. Hong Kong also is a great place to visit with family and has some of the best parks like Disneyland Park and Ocean World. Also known for its happening Night Life, Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong claims to have the world’s highest bar. So you’re bound to have an out of this world kind of experience. While you get ready to enjoy your trip to the bustling city, you can also step out on the deck and take in the fresh sea breeze, while the Hong Kong skyline glitters at a distance.
Which cruise to take: Spectrum ...
Indians worry most on safety, food while travelling: Surveyedit
The Hans India – Online
Even as more and more Indians are travelling, a recent survey has revealed that they are most worried on their journey especially about the experience, safety and food. The environment, experience, expectations and food are some of the top things that most Indian travellers worry about, according to a survey by the Netherlands headquartered travel e-commerce company Booking.com.
Here is what most Indian travellers worry aboutedit
CNBC TV18 – Online
The survey was done among 21,500 respondents of over 18 years, across 29 markets, including 1,000 from Australia, Brazil, China, Columbia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, South Korea, Spain, the US, the UK, Russia, and 500 each from Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, who had travelled at least once in 2018.
Indians worry most on safety, food while travelling: Surveyedit
Business Line – Online
Booking.com- The survey was done among 21,500 respondents of over 18 years, across 29 markets, including 1,000 from Australia, Brazil, China, Columbia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, South Korea, Spain, the US, the UK, Russia, and 500 each from Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, who had travelled at least once in 2018.
24 per cent of Indians also worry about the destination not living up to their expectations from the global average of 28 per cent. Almost 23 per cent of Indian travellers worries that the local food will not meet their dietary requirements or preferences against a global average ...
Specific
E sports Extravaganza at Hong Kongedit
Sports Keeda – Online
This summer in Hong Kong, visitors can enjoy a host of events and attractions – from gourmet delights, shopping sprees, signature city events, and attractions’ summer programs, it all comes under one roof. Attending the e-Sports & Music Festival is one of the must-do activities to enjoy this season, especially for those who are young and young at heart! O
Immerse Yourself in an e-Sports Extravaganza at the e-Sports & Music Festival in Hong Kongedit
Business Wire India – Online
This summer, visitors to Hong Kong can enjoy a host of gourmet happenings, shopping sprees, signature city events, and attractions’ summer programmes. Attending a large scale e-sports event is one of the must-do activities to enjoy a vibrant summer, especially for those who are young or young at heart. Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the third edition of e-Sports & Music Festival Hong Kong, presented by Cyberport, will be staged from 26 to 28 July (Friday to Sunday) in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), with more exciting new elements and entertainment options than ever.
Hong Kong Welcomes e-Sports & Music Festivaledit
PR Newswire – Online
The largest local e-sports extravaganza, the e-Sports & Music Festival Hong Kong, will be held July 26 – July 28, 2019 inside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), featuring three days and nights of thrilling e-sports competition and must-see entertainment.
Monkey business at Hong Kong’s Ocean Parkedit
The Hindu – Online
Join Monkey D Luffy and his gang of Straw Hat Pirates at Ocean Park in Hong Kong. Fans of Japanese manga will be familiar with the adventure/fantasy series One Piece, which celebrates 20 years of its existence by collaborating with the theme park for the vacation season.
Planning a trip to Hong Kong These offbeat experiences might interest youedit
The Indian Express – Online
With the city coming alive with festivities, July is the perfect time to plan a mix of outdoor and indoor experiences when visiting Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Aims A Better Growth From India This Yearedit
Travel Trends Today – Online, Print
Hong Kong aims a better growth from India this year Hong Kong, which received over seven percent growth in Indian arrivals during the first quarter of 2019, is aiming for an accelerated growth from India market this year
How Tim Ho Wan, the cheapest Michelin star restaurant, came into beingedit
The Hindu – Online, Print – Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai
I meet Chef Mak Kwai Pui, the 57-year-old chef who has revolutionised the world of Michelin dining, on a crisp spring morning at his restaurant Tim Ho Wan in Hong Kong. This restaurant has created a landmark presence in the culinary landscape of Hong Kong and beyond: It is widely known as the cheapest Michelin star restaurant, having received the honour in 2010.
Experience Hong Kong’s epic ‘Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance’edit
ETB Travel News – Online
Three hundred performers. One 67-meter-long dragon, its sparkling spine ablaze with 24,000 incense sticks. Lighting up the night sky for over 130 years, the three-day-long Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is one of the most magical events during Hong Kong’s vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival (15th day of the 8th lunar month).
Must-visit Street Markets in Asiaedit
The Economic Times – ET Panache – Print –Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Online
There’s so much buzz amidst the Temple Street Night Market that you are bound to feel enthusiastic about trying out wares of every stall. Check out yummy food stalls, pick smart souvenirs and take back affordable household items. You will find amazing guided trails here and of course, you can make new friends too.
5 Iconic Street Markets in Hong Kongedit
India.com – Online
Markets in Hong Kong are the best places to shop a variety of things – from electronics to clothes, jewellery to souvenirs – you can find everything without breaking your bank. These markets all over Hong Kong are a good alternative to swanky malls and departmental stores.
Starring Hong Kongedit
National Geographic – Print
The neighbourhood of Tsim Sha Tsui stays up late like an insomniac, tipsy on a cocktail of neon signs lining its streets. Tourists prowl up and down Nathan Road with wheelies full of sneakers and cosmetics, but locals know how to duck out and find their favorite dai pai dong serving chicken’s feet or warm egg waffles.