The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), which has commissioned internationally recognised Halal-travel certification authority CrescentRating (CR) to assess and benchmark local hotels, attractions and meeting venues, is making “good achievement” in a short span of time. CR has been providing research and training services since May last year. Several hotels in Hong Kong have been rated

Image credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board Happy New Year! Start the year right by making the most of the first month of 2025. Whether recovering from post-travel blues, counting down to the Chinese New Year break, or are seeking a rejuvenating getaway, an action-packed holiday in Hong Kong will fit the bill. To make things

Retailers offering travel essentials are invited to join the vibrant commercial mix at the high-traffic global hub {Image: Airport Authority Hong Kong} HONG KONG, CHINA. Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has launched a key tender for a travel accessories concession at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Terminal 1. The winning bidder will operate four stores,

Marriott International’s Autograph Collection Hotels brand has officially opened of The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection in the heart of Causeway Bay. This marks the debut of the Autograph Collection brand in the Chinese destination. The new hotel is strategically located at the gates of Victoria Park, adjacent to landmarks, including the World Trade

China’s 40-day Spring Festival travel rush started Tuesday, with an expected 510 million passengers traveling nationwide by rail. Mainland authorities forecast an unprecedented total of nine billion interregional trips during the period, while flight trips are anticipated to reach a record high of 90 million. As of Monday afternoon, nearly 85 million railway

Budget travel not only saves Kez Williams money, but helps her get an authentic experience out of a place. The 47-year-old Hong Kong-based Australian has visited 143 United Nations-recognised countries and plans to share some of her creative ideas on travelling frugally in her forthcoming book, Wandering the World on a Shoestring: How to Travel

China’s new travel facilitation policy has significantly boosted travel and exchange between the Chinese mainland and the country’s Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions (SARs). In a bid to support Hong Kong and Macao in growing their economies, unclog channels for exchange between residents of the mainland and the SARs, and support both SARs

A host of key Hong Kong Eastern players will have to fly to and from Manila several times over a few days as the local basketball team continue their pursuit of glory on three fronts. Having sealed the local A1 Division regular season championship on Sunday, Eastern departed for the Philippines on Tuesday for their

Travellers wait for their train as the annual Spring Festival travel rush starts ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year, at Beijing Railway Station in Beijing, China January 14, 2025. REUTERS/Nicoco Chan The annual travel rush for China’s Lunar New Year celebrations officially began on Tuesday, with many taking a mental break from their

Hong Kong. High Island Reservoir, which lies in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung Peninsula, is a breathtaking tourist destination that takes its travelers on a spectacular geological tour. The reservoir entered operations in 1978 to help alleviate water shortage in the region. Many years have passed and the High Island Reservoir has become a hotspot for

A Hong Kong task force met Thai police and tourism officials on Tuesday as part of efforts to recover a dozen city residents lured into working at scam factories in Southeast Asia, with the chief executive commending the delegation’s progress. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu said the task force had achieved “some positive results”, noting

Hisma Desert | Image credit: NEOM/Unsplash Hong Kong citizens planning to travel to Saudi Arabia will soon be able to apply for a visa-on-arrival at designated ports, according to a recent announcement by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. Visitors can choose between a single-entry visa for a maximum stay of 30 days or

1000 Mile Travel Group will stage its first joint Australia and UK conference for travel advisors and partners at the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong from 13–16 February 2025 as the global luxury host agency network also celebrates 10 years in travel. With a conference theme of ‘Evolve Fearlessly’, 1000MTG has its sights on the

Luxurious resorts can offer an unforgettable holiday with the very best scenery, hospitality and entertainment.  Perhaps you have been watching your favourite Netflix show, playing travel-themed online slot games, or have a milestone birthday or anniversary coming up and want to travel in style to celebrate. Whatever your reasons for a luxury break, you will

Travelling with a pet is a dream for many traveling fans-turned-animal lovers. If all your travel documents are sorted, then what about food? A well-planned menu keeps your pet from turning ‘hangry’ and derailing your trip plans. It is important to keep your pet satisfied throughout the journey. Pets are as enthusiastic as you to

Representational image credit: Transport Pixels from England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flagship carrier, has announced plans to increase its flight frequency on the Chennai-Hong Kong route and introduce Premium Economy on these flights. The airline will use its advanced Airbus A350-900 to service the route, which offers passengers a

The British High Commission has clarified that Jamaicans are not affected by the United Kingdom’s (UK) new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement, which applies to visitors from several countries, including some Caribbean nations. This announcement assures that Jamaican travelers will not need to apply for the ETA when visiting the UK. “The UK Government can

On 9 January, the Hong Kong Centre of Health Protection (CHP) announced a food poisoning cluster of passenger groups on Cathay Pacific flight CX640 from Nepal to Hong Kong. This is the second cluster discovered in two days with the same airline flying from the same region. The cause of the food poisoning cluster is

A photo shared on Weibo shows Nicholas Tse going skiing in Japan in early 2025. Actor and singer Nicholas Tse recently shared photos of himself skiing in Japan with his two sons to celebrate the New Year 2025. Posting on Chinese social media platform Weibo, Tse revealed moments of the family adventure, including shots of

Saturday 11 January 2025 6:00 am  |  Updated:  Friday 10 January 2025 4:58 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Rachel Reeves is expected to raise support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and issues of human rights in Hong Kong during