TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Hong Kong increasingly positions itself as Muslim-friendly. One way is to improve facilities to meet the needs of Muslim travelers. As of February 2025, 52 hotels in Hong Kong have successfully obtained Muslim-friendly accreditation, and 153 restaurants have received halal certification and are owned by Muslims. The Muslim-friendly accreditation for hotels is

【Now新聞台】今年首兩個月的訪港旅客錄得840萬人次，按年升7%，當中菲律賓、印尼及日韓旅客錄得超過3成增長。有旅遊業界人士稱，中短途航班恢復帶動更多高消費的亞洲旅客來港。 中環摩天輪這個地標，吸引了不少旅客來遊覽。印度旅客：「是個漂亮的地方，很美好，尤其是迪士尼樂園，這是我夢想去的地方之一，這就是我來這裡的原因。」英國旅客Peter：「我第一次來到這個地方，非常好，很喜歡。到目前為止一切都很好，這非常有活力，很忙碌。我們今晚要去看燈光表演，我們今天早上已經出來遊玩，這和我們來自的英國很不同。」旅發局公布，今年首兩個月累計有近650萬內地旅客，按年增4%。而非內地旅客增長兩成，有逾190萬人次，當中菲律賓、印尼、日本及南韓旅客更錄得超過三成增長。至於長途旅客增長兩成，最突出的是澳洲，按年多34%。有旅遊業界人士指出中短途航班恢復，帶動更多高消費亞洲旅客來港、香港旅遊促進會總幹事崔定邦：「超過一半客人，他們行程不論是自由行或團隊，都會去主題景點，可能是迪士尼、海洋公園或者天際100等等，這些都是一些需要付費或高消費的地方，買紀念品等的需求亦都大。我們可能傳統的金飾貴價品，可能是珠寶他們都有需求，因為我們水準高。」崔定邦表示，業界計劃將啟德體育園及西九文化區展覽加入行程，展示香港文化內涵，吸引更多高消費旅客。國際7人欖球賽將於月底舉行，旅發局與過千間商舖合作提供優惠，希望延長旅客留港時間，刺激消費，擴大盛事效益。#要聞 Source link

Hong Kong took centre stage in the first episode of the new season of The Amazing Race, which began airing last week on Now TV. Fourteen teams – the most in one season of the reality show’s history – charged across the city in search of clues that will take them to their next destination,

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched a new video series, titled “Four Corners of Hong Kong”, featuring four captivating short films that take viewers on a journey to the city’s four corners – north, south, east and west, inspiring visitors to engage in in-depth natural travel. Hong Kong has always been the ultimate getaway

Image credit: Paul Buijs/Pexels MTR could have some good news coming in soon for pet owners in Hong Kong. As revealed in an HK01 exclusive, the MTR Corporation is exploring options for pet-friendly transportation with its services.  This builds on the Pet Bus concept KMB launched last year, where certain buses ran on weekends, where

Hong Kong International Airport | Image credit: Dynamic Wang/Unsplash Travellers departing from Hong Kong will face a 67 percent increase in the Air Passenger Departure Tax (APDT). Effective in the third quarter of 2025-26, the tax will rise from HKD 120 to HKD 200, an HKD 80 jump. This new fee will apply to all

With an alcohol volume of 35% to 55%, tequila is the drink for booze lovers. Other than its strong feature, tequila has sweet, fruity, and earthy flavours. The classic drink is the life of any party so, it only makes sense that we put the spotlight on it for this month’s edition of Mixologist’s Corner.

US president Donald Trump and Taoiseach Micheál Martin have arrived in the East Room of the White House for the shamrock ceremony as part of Mr Martin’s St Patrick’s Day itinerary in the US.  Among those in attendance was Riverdance star Michael Flatley — described by Mr Trump as “one of the greatest dancers in the

Home » America Travel News » United States, United Kingdom and Latvia National Benefit from Kazakhstan Expanding Neo Nomad Visa, Gaining Access to Remote Work Opportunities and a Unique Living Experience Thursday, March 13, 2025 Kazakhstan’s Neo Nomad visa program is rapidly gaining traction among international professionals, offering them the unique opportunity to live in

17 international cruises will be visiting Hong Kong this month, with four international vessels docked at the same time at the two cruise terminals in the city on 9 March, bringing about 5,400 visitors from 31 countries or regions to the city. This comes as the Tourism Commission and the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)

Millions of visitors choose Hong Kong as their ultimate getaway, drawn by its unique blend of breathtaking coastal scenery, lush greenery, and a dynamic cityscape just a stone’s throw away. With its long-standing commitment to green tourism, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) offers visitors enticing insights about the city’s spectacular hiking trails, outlying islands and

Moët Hennessy Travel Retail celebrated a series of exclusive Chinese New Year events in Hong Kong over two days, that were attended by Maurice Hennessy, the eighth-generation member of the Hennessy family, marking his first official visit to Hong Kong Travel Retail. His involvement added a personal and historic dimension, underscoring the brand’s connection to its

More than 50 students and teachers from three Hong Kong schools have contracted gastroenteritis after dining at the same restaurants during an exchange trip to mainland China, according to the city’s health authorities. Sha Tin Government Secondary School. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Wednesday that between March 3 and

Passengers may soon be allowed to travel with their pets on MTR trains, with the rail operator expected to make a final decision as early as the first half of this year, sources said. The move, which could include designated pet carriages, has been debated internally for years, with earlier proposals suggesting restrictions

Hana Tour Hong Kong Big Bus Night Tour The sold-out march is extended by two months until the end of May There’s no promotion. It’s just word of mouth Korean tourists are captivated by the night view 사진 확대 Hong Kong Night View Big Bus, which runs for two months until the end of May

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made an unannounced visit to Hong Kong on Sunday, leading to questions about whether he is attempting to evade a possible arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court over his extrajudicial killings amid his war on drugs during his time in office. Duterte, 79, and his daughter — incumbent Philippine

A Must-Visit Destination in Hong Kong for a Food Innovation Journey HONG KONG, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 5 March marks the 115th birthday of Momofuku Ando, the visionary inventor of instant noodles and founder of Nissin Foods! To honour his revolutionary contributions to global food culture, CUPNOODLES MUSEUM Hong Kong (the “Museum”) is kicking

Vice President Duterte. | File photo / LYN RILLON MANILA, Philippines — Following her father’s arrest, Vice President Sara Duterte has also arrived in Manila after a “personal trip” in Hong Kong. According to the Office of the Vice President (OVP), Duterte arrived at 3:21 p.m. “following a personal trip to Hong Kong last weekend.”

Hong Kong railway operator – the MTR Corporation (MTRC) – is considering allowing passengers to travel with their pets, local media HK01 reported citing sources. The MTRC may make a decision on the pet-friendly policy within the first half of 2025, according to a report by HK01 on Tuesday. HKFP news hound Pixel. Photo: Tom

Insert picture: Gary Zhang 11th March 2025 – (Hong Kong) MTR Corporation is exploring pet-friendly measures, including the possibility of allowing passengers to travel with their pets on trains, with a decision expected as early as the first half of the year. Previous internal discussions within the company had considered the concept of designated “pet