Hotels & Tourism
HK bans inbound flights from 8 countries
The flight suspension mechanism will start on 8 January.
‘Spend-to-Redeem Local Tours’ registration postponed: HKTB
Spending receipts issued since 10 December will remain eligible.
Resumption of quarantine-free travel to Mainland on track: Lam
HK officials to meet with Mainland officials on planned travel resumption.
HK tightens rules for travellers from Mauritius and Sierra Leone
Non-residents who stayed in these counties within 21 days will be barred entry.
HK moves New Zealand to its list of ‘medium risk’ countries
HK residents and travelers from NZ will now have to undergo longer quarantine.
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New round of ‘Staycation Delights’ kicks off
The HKTB has started collecting receipts worth at least $800, to redeem hotel discounts.
Gov’t extends $377m funding for hard-hit tourism sector
The new round of funding will benefit travel agents and their staff.
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HKTB begins Free Tours Lucky Draw for vaccinated residents
Some 10,000 eligible residents may win a free tour.
Tourist arrivals crash by over 57% in June
The HKTB only recorded an average of 207 visitors daily.
Genting Dream to set sail by end-July
This comes as all cruise officers and crew complete their vaccination.
Far East Consortium closes largest hotel deal in London
The Group is estimated to gain £50m in profit.
HKTB eyes new scheme to boost vaccine drive
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will reward those who have taken their vaccine shots.
Plaza Premium, DragonPass partner to bring premium travel services
Together, the companies will be offering access to over 1,700 airport lounges.
HKTB kicks off new round of “Spend-to-Redeem Free Tours”
Starting 1 June, the programme will be opened again for Hong Kongers looking to visit local attractions.
Cruisin’ together: Hong Kong to resume “cruise-to-nowhere” by end-July
Cruises may operate with at 50% maximum capacity.
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