Hong Kong, worlds most visited city, faces tourism bust
Hundreds of parked tour buses are gathering dust at a northern Hong Kong container port, having been off the road for 10 months since authorities banned nonresident arrivals into the city due to the new coronavirus. The area has turned into a bus cemetery, said Freddy Yip, president of Hong Kongs Travel Agent Owners Association.
A third of the worlds air routes have been lost due to Covid
The Print – Online Web
It will take a good four or five years for connectivity to return to the same level we saw at the end of 2019, said Subhas Menon, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, which represents regional carriers including Singapore Air, China Airlines Ltd. and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. Some of these routes may never be put back, Menon said.
Giant Rice Straw Sculptures In Thailand Park See Big Draw As Tourists Pour In Amid Pandemic
India Times – Online Web
Thailand has many interesting tourist destinations. One of them is this amusement park on the shores of Huay Tueng Thao lake near Chiang Mai, Thailand where visitors are greeted by giant sculptures of animals such as gorillas, deer, wild boar, lions and elephants all in the middle of green rice fields. Curious Scroll down to see the amazing photos.
Warm Winter Woes For Japan Festival
The Asian Age– Delhi The Asian Age – Mumbai
Organisers of Japan’s famed Sapporo snow festival are being forced to truck in an unprecedented amount of extra powder to build their signature sculptures after an unseasonably warm winter. The festival, which opens in three weeks in the capital of Hokkaido in northern Japan, is a major draw for the region, attracting more than 2.7 million visitors last year.
Trend Watch HK: Leading the MICE journey
The Economic Times ET Panache – Delhi – Online
The Economic Times ET Panache – Mumbai – Online
The Economic Times ET Panache – Bangalore – Online
The meaning and purpose to travel is changing. It is no more limited to family vacations or weekend getaways. The fastest growing segment today is the youth demographic. We are looking at mid-career wellestablished professionals. This is the segment that contributes to 50 per cent of our overnight arrivals at Hong Kong.
London’s renowned “The Spirit of Christmas” lands in Hong Kong
Travel Wire News – Online
E Turbo News – Online
Travel Daily News – Online
This Christmas, Lee Tung Avenue has partnered with Regent Street, the famous shopping boulevard in London, {to create} the world-renowned Christmas lights spectacular “The Spirit of Christmas” to Hong Kong.
Top 10 Theme Parks in Asia
The Economic Times – Print – Bangalore The Economic Times – Print – Delhi The Economic Times – Print – Mumbai
Two amusement parks in the country have been featured among the top 10 travellers’ choice in Asia. While Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad ranks sixth in TripAdvisor 2018 Travellers choice awards for amusement and water parks across the globe, Wonderla Amusement Park in Bengaluru secures seventh place. The ranking is based on consumer reviews and bookings on the site.(Hong Kong)
Fly-Cruise to Hong Kong and beyond with Royal Caribbean International
Outlook India – Online
How do you plan on spending the summer holidays? Here’s an idea—why not avail the all-inclusive ‘Fly-Cruise’ package to Hong Kong for a fun summer-time cruise to Japan, Vietnam and Philippines? TIRUN, the India representative of Royal Caribbean International is offering the ‘Fly-Cruise’ package from Hong Kong to the aforementioned destinations.
Planning to visit Hong Kong this summer? 7 must-do things in the vibrant cit
India Tv News – Online
A trip to vibrant, energetic Hong Kong is a true treat. First-time visitors will no doubt be overwhelmed by the sheer number of must see attractions available. Combining eastern and western influences, Hong Kong has a rich history that blends seamlessly with its modernistic city scapes and lifestyle.
Hong Kong: There’s so much more to this vibrant city than Disneyland
Hindustan times – Online
News Today – Online
Vibrant, urbane, extraordinary Hong Kong is all of this and more. Combining eastern and western influences, Hong Kong has a rich history that blends seamlessly with its modernistic city scapes and lifestyle. When people think of holidaying in Hong Kong, the first things that come to mind are usually Disneyland and Ocean Park.