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HK arrivals up

5/6/2008 10:40:00 AM
11% rise for March visitors.
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Chinese biggest shoppers in HK

4/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
Chinese mainlanders are Hong Kong's biggest shoppers, spending 70% and 30% more than Hong Kongers and other tourists, respectively, according to a Polytechnic University study.
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HK shows get airline support

4/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
The International Travel Expo Hong Kong (ITE) and concurrent MICE ITE shows have roped in Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair as their official sponsoring airlines.
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CX moves to T2 Shanghai

4/25/2008 1:01:00 PM
New terminal home for Cathay Pacific.
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Tourists spend more in HK

4/24/2008 2:22:00 PM
Visitor receipts up 16.4% from previous year.
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Air NZ flights full after Oasis collapse

4/18/2008 11:07:00 AM
HK-London services fly at 100% as doomed airline's passengers rebook.
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Another Novotel for HK

4/18/2008 11:05:00 AM
80th Asia Pacific property for Accor brand.
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Courtyard in HK

4/18/2008 10:36:00 AM
Fourth Marriott brand arrives in city.
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CX, Dragonair carry more pax

4/17/2008 1:59:00 PM
Figures for March show a continued rise.
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Hong Kong's Oasis dries up

4/10/2008 11:37:00 AM
Budget airline goes into liquidation after just 17 months.
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Enhanced HK business events show

4/9/2008 11:36:00 PM
More travel agents and stronger support from chambers of commerce and event industry associations.
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Savour SEVVA

4/8/2008 4:29:00 PM
Chic bar/restaurant claims to serve the DNA of Hong Kong.
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China bans multiple entry visas in HK

4/7/2008 2:42:00 PM
New law in place until after the Olympics.
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HK costliest city: Survey

4/7/2008 2:33:00 PM
Five of world's top 10 cities in Asia.
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HK Express to Okinawa

4/7/2008 2:17:00 PM
'First step' launched in aim to penetrate Japanese market.
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HK continues to attract

4/3/2008 9:21:00 AM
Jan-Feb arrivals over 9% higher than 2007.
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SuperStar Virgo in HK

4/3/2008 9:09:00 AM
Cruise giant hails 'important new hub'.
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HK airport gets busier

4/2/2008 8:49:00 AM
10% growth in passenger numbers for first 2 months of 2008.
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Hotel Jen opens in HK

3/28/2008 2:24:00 PM
280-room property opens in Western District.
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Madame Tussauds appoints

3/27/2008 12:58:00 PM
Bret Pidgeon named GM of HK/Shanghai attractions.
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HK Disneyland sinks in ratings

3/26/2008 11:36:00 AM
Struggling attraction drops to 21st in theme park survey.
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MICE industry bodies support HK show

3/26/2008 10:53:00 AM
HK, Macau and Chinese associations back ITE MICE 2008.
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Ngong Ping 360's Shaolin showcase

3/24/2008 12:22:00 PM
Kung fu masters to perform at HK attraction.
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CX resumes Colombo services

3/24/2008 11:46:00 AM
Daily service from HK to restart on 30 March.
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Dragonair's Bangalore service postponed

3/24/2008 11:45:00 AM
24 May bookmarked as revised launch date.
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Mile high school

3/20/2008 12:00:00 PM
115 HK students learn English on board airline.
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HK's Ocean Park plans hotels

3/19/2008 11:06:00 AM
Attraction to develop themed properties.
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V plans 1,000 keys in five years

3/18/2008 11:58:00 AM
HK expansion just the start for serviced apartment group.
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Ngong Ping discount for kids

3/18/2008 11:26:00 AM
Easter reductions at HK attraction.
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AsiaWorld-Expo appointments

3/17/2008 9:40:00 AM
Trevor Lui and Monique Yeung join MICE group.
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Air Asia add three routes

3/14/2008 3:30:00 PM
Ho Chi Minh, HK and Haikou added.
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Kung Fu at Ngong Ping

3/10/2008 4:11:00 PM

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Will Beckham meet Beckham?

3/10/2008 3:54:00 PM

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Lone bid for HK cruise terminal

3/7/2008 2:21:00 PM
Little interest in Kai Tak facility.
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UA special fares

3/7/2008 2:12:00 PM
Economy rates for HK customers.
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Cathay makes record profit

3/6/2008 1:29:00 PM
Figures include Dragonair results for first time.
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HK Airlines offers online booking

3/6/2008 12:35:00 PM

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Holland America starts Asia cruises

3/5/2008 3:49:00 PM
East Asian voyages to start in 2009.
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Hong Kong gets a good start

3/4/2008 2:29:00 PM
HKTB announces 16% visitor rise for January.
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Dragonair summer schedule

2/25/2008 1:38:00 PM
Increased services to mainland China announced.
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More HK flights to India

2/21/2008 12:21:00 PM
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair both increase services.
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Cathay Pacific resumes Colombo flights

2/12/2008 1:52:00 PM
Services to continue following security concerns.
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HK Express flies to Okinawa

2/1/2008 1:33:00 PM
Further Japanese expansion planned.
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HK tourism board cuts budget

1/30/2008 4:20:00 PM
Board criticised for lavish spending.
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HK Express given Beijing and Shanghai routes

1/28/2008 2:28:00 PM
Possible move towards liberalising of Chinese routes.
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HK hotel staff get pay hike

1/28/2008 2:24:00 PM
Move to combat 'Macau-effect' taking HK jobs.
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Marriott, Four Seasons among best companies to work for

1/28/2008 2:21:00 PM
Hotel chains honoured in Fortune magazine listings.
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Disney may raise HK Disneyland stake

1/22/2008 12:04:00 PM
American giant plans to help ailing theme park.
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CotaiJet Macau – HK ferry is back

1/22/2008 11:35:00 AM
Court allows operations to resume.
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Royal Jordanian starts HK-Amman

1/21/2008 4:12:00 PM
Three weekly flights scheduled for trans-Asian route.
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Rail link between HK, Shenzhen airports

1/18/2008 4:05:00 PM
Scheme would cut journey time to 20 minutes.
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HK promises colourful Chinese New Year

1/16/2008 3:13:00 PM
New Year parade a 'must-see' for visitors.
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HK promises colourful Chinese New Year

1/16/2008 3:13:00 PM
New Year parade a 'must-see' for visitors.
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Cathay Pacific boosts India services

1/16/2008 3:07:00 PM
Addition of Chennai route, plus increase services to Delhi, Mumbai.
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Capture Ngong Ping

1/15/2008 3:53:00 PM
Photography competiton announced for Hong Kong attraction.
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Virgo goes to Hong Kong

1/15/2008 3:53:00 PM
Cruise company to strengthen development in China.
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Another Langham in the US

1/14/2008 1:04:00 PM
Former Ritz Carlton property to be given US$25m facelift.
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HK govt's magic for Disney?

12/21/2007 4:52:00 PM
Authorities consider injection of funds to help ailing attraction.
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Qantas ups flights to HK

12/21/2007 4:28:00 PM
Extra 3 weekly flights for Australian airline.
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Mickey losing appeal in HK?

12/18/2007 1:36:00 PM
Falling attendances due to 'lack of local interest'.
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Hong Kong airport heads for 50m pax yearly

12/17/2007 3:43:00 PM
Preliminary figures show 10% rise from previous year.
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CotaiJet service awaits legalities

12/12/2007 11:55:00 AM
Macau-HK route suspended pending legal challenge.
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Cathay Pacific orders A330

12/11/2007 3:33:00 PM
Hong Kong-based airline continues strong partnership with Airbus.
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Dragonair back in Kathmandu

12/4/2007 1:55:00 PM
HK-based airline relaunches service to Nepalese capital.
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HK puts up grand party to welcome 2008

12/4/2007 1:30:00 PM
New Year's Eve spectacular planned for city.
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A new Hyatt in Hong Kong

12/3/2007 1:38:00 PM
Regency-branded property to open in 2009.
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High-speed ferry service between HK and Macau

12/3/2007 1:20:00 PM
Las Vegas Sands Corp launches new link
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October arrivals to HK exceed 2.56 million

11/27/2007 11:58:00 AM
Hong KOng tourist board announces record month for visitor arrivals.
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Taiwanese love HK

11/21/2007 12:00:00 AM
HONG Kong topped a list of 10 destinations most visited by Taiwanese tourists from January to September of this year, according to a recent survey.
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26.4 mil arrivals for HK this year

11/15/2007 12:00:00 AM
Hong Kong is on target to meet its forecast of a record 26.4 million visitors this year, boosted by arrivals from Mainland China.
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HK gets millions to promote Games

11/13/2007 12:00:00 AM
The Hong Kong government is planning to spend HK$150 million (US$19.2 million) to promote the Olympic Games in Beijing next August, reports said.
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Ocean Park attracts foreign interest

11/5/2007 12:00:00 AM
Saudi Arabia and several Chinese cities are said to be keen in building their own version of Hong Kong's Ocean Park, South China Morning Post reported, quoting a source close to the park.
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Arrivals shoot up for HK

10/30/2007 12:00:00 AM
Hong Kong welcomed 2,120,835 visitor arrivals in September 2007, an increase of 16% over the same month last year, the Hong Kong Tourism Board said.
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One Macau-HK visa for China tourists?

10/24/2007 12:00:00 AM
Hong Kong and Macau have agreed to negotiate with the Chinese government to combine their current separate visas for mainland tourists visiting the two cities.
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HK Hospital, travel firm push medical tours

10/19/2007 12:00:00 AM
Hong Kong's Union Hospital and Dragonair Holidays have joined forces to promote Hong Kong as a destination for medical tourists.
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HK ponders Disneyland stake

10/4/2007 12:00:00 AM
Hong Kong Disneyland is unlikely to receive more money from the local government to fund new attractions because of disappointing attendance at the theme park since it opened two years ago, a local newspaper report said.
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A record August for HK

10/2/2007 12:00:00 AM
Hong Kong welcomed 2,758,337 arrivals in August - the highest single-month total on record. It was a 17% improvement over August 2006, and mainly contributed by Mainland China tourists.
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Hong Kong lead hotels rates in Asia

9/21/2007 12:00:00 AM
Latest research by Jones Lang LaSalle (The Firm), revealed that Hong Kong five-star hotels remain the leaders in hotel rates in Asia.
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HKTB backs Ngong Ping Skyrail

9/20/2007 12:00:00 AM
An expert panel has confirmed that the design of Ngong Ping Skyrail’s cable car system is safe and the existing regulatory regime is in line with international practices.
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HK Disneyland ride closed

9/17/2007 12:00:00 AM
HONG Kong Disneyland shut its Autopia driving ride on Saturday after one of its vehicles derailed from a fixed track, a spokeswoman was quoted saying
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HKBAC opens new hangar

9/5/2007 12:00:00 AM
THE Hong Kong Business Aviation Center (HKBAC) Ltd. Announced this week the opening of its brand new Hangar 2 at the ongoing 14th Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress according to Chinaview reports.
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Megu comes to HK

9/5/2007 12:00:00 AM
NEW York’s award-winning Japanese fine dining restaurant MEGU launches in Hong Kong this October, at the stylish new Elements development in the Tsim Sha Tsui area of Hong Kong.
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HK hosts Asia’s largest airshow

9/3/2007 12:00:00 AM
ASIA’S largest airshow, Asian Aerospace, takes off in Hong Kong today – the first time it’s being held outside Singapore from where it moved.
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HK calls on region to curb avian flu

8/31/2007 12:00:00 AM
AN official of the Hong Kong civil aviation called for regional cooperation to prevent the spread of avian flu on air travel according to China news reports.
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New HKTB Director sets priorities on first day

8/2/2007 12:00:00 AM
Anthony Lau Chun Hon has assumed his first office yesterday, as the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
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HK’s Majestic to be a Novotel

7/25/2007 12:00:00 AM
LaSalle Investment Management has appointed Accor to manage the Majestic Hotel, following their purchase of the hotel and Majestic Retail Centre.
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HK airport No. 1

7/10/2007 12:00:00 AM
Hong Kong International Airport has again won the Asia-Pacific Airport Efficiency Excellence Award presented by the Airport Transport Research Society.
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HK Anniversary Celebrations

7/2/2007 12:00:00 AM
One of the highlights for the 10th Anniversary celebration of the Hong Kong SAR, is the 2007 Hong Kong Shopping Festival.
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HK arrivals impress

6/26/2007 12:00:00 AM
Visitor arrivals to HK topped 2.2 million in May, the HKTB said yesterday. Considering neighbour Macau’s numbers, one wonders how many visitors go to both destinations.
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Eaton’s New Recipe

6/19/2007 12:00:00 AM
HONGKONG - Eaton Hotel has appointed Executive Chef Hans Wergin to the team.
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HKTB partners with Visa

6/18/2007 12:00:00 AM