Discovered the suave side of the city in around 100 hours HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 29, 2023 This March, from a series of world-class art events to the Hong Kong Sevens, Hong Kong is teeming with exciting activities. To add to the delight, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) was glad to have Korean mixed martial artist […]
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Arts in Hong Kong: A Vibrant Citywide Celebration of Creativity this Spring
HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 24, 2023 The eyes of the art world turn to Hong Kong this week as colour, creativity and vibrancy descend upon the city for the arts and culture scene. Headlined by large-scale fairs Art Basel Hong Kong and Art Central, the internationally renowned celebration of arts and culture sees a suite of […]
American Express Reveals 2023 Top Travel Trends
American Express Travel’s 2023 Global Travel Trends Report1 shows travelers, and particularly Gen Z and Millennials2, plan to spend more on travel in 2023 than 2022. Travelers are inspired by their favorite shows and movies, choosing their next dream destination based on what they’ll eat, and driven by a desire for greater wellness and support for […]
AJC to Host the “Golden Bridge Short Video Campaign” Commemorating the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation: A Grand Prize Winner will be Invited to Tokyo or One of the ASEAN Countries
Entry Period: Mar 10 – Jun 10, 2023 (JST) TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar. 13, 2023 The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) has launched the "Golden Bridge Short Video Campaign" on Instagram targeting the people of ASEAN Member States and Japan today. Those who wish to join the campaign will create a short video (15-30 sec) and post it on […]
OAG Launches Flight Status Alerts An All-New View of Immediate Flight Changes
Integration of Status Alerts into Flight Info Platform Delivers Powerful Tech Solution LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 08, 2023 OAG, the world’s leading provider of travel data and insight, today announced the launch of its new Flight Status Alerts, which delivers an all-new view of immediate flight changes. Flight Status Alerts directly integrates into OAG’s Flight Info Platform, […]
Hong Kong Sends its Biggest Welcome to the World: “Hello Hong Kong” Launched with 500 000 Free Air Tickets and City-Wide Offers
HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 03, 2023 Hong Kong Tourism Board: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230203005171/en/ Arriving tourists will receive a set of “Hong Kong Goodies” visitor consumption voucher containing a complimentary drink or a cash voucher redeemable at transportation, culinary, retail outlets and attractions. (Photo credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board) […]
More Than Half of Visitors to teamLab Planets in Toyosu Tokyo Now Come From Overseas. Starting in March Artworks Featuring Cherry Blossoms That Bloom Across the Space Will Be on View for the Spring Season Only
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 28, 2023 Approximately 100,000 people from overseas visited teamLab Planets in Toyosu, Tokyo, between December 9, 2022 and January 9, 2023. (*1) Of the visitors across one month, around 60% , or 1 in 2 visitors, were non-residents visiting Japan (*1), and the number of visitors from overseas has tripled compared to the […]
GMO Research Travel Survey: Distinct Patterns in International Travel Intentions Among APAC Europe and North America
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 26, 2023 GMO Research (TOKYO: 3695) conducted an overseas travel survey in the last quarter of 2022 to understand the differences in travel patterns between Europe, North America, and the APAC region. The survey was conducted within its panel networks with 3,000 respondents across six countries, America, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France […]
Hyatt Strengthens Position as Leader in Luxury Lifestyle and Leisure in 2023 and Beyond with Record Global Pipeline
Hyatt's transformative growth continues with planned acquisition of Dream Hotel Group, global expansion of Caption by Hyatt brand and organic growth of Hyatt’s global portfolio CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 20, 2023 Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) shared today that Hyatt is positioned for continued transformative growth in 2023 and beyond with a record pipeline of approximately 117,000 […]
Hop to it: Top Hong Kong’s Luckiest Spots to Visit in the Year of the Rabbit
HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 14, 2023 Now that Asia’s World City is ready to welcome international visitors again, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate Chinese New Year in true Hong Kong style. After all, nowhere blends time-honoured CNY traditions with modern energy quite like this buzzing metropolis. In honour of the Year of the Rabbit, here […]
OAG Reveals World’s Most Punctual Airlines and Airports in its Punctuality League 2023
Japan Tops Among Mega Airlines and Mega Airports in the World; All Nippon Airways and Tokyo Haneda International Rank #1 LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 10, 2023 OAG, the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, has revealed the most punctual airlines and airports in the world as part of its Punctuality League 2023. Among the […]
International Superstar Rain Celebrates Christmas In Hong Kong As The City Reopens To The World
HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 24, 2022 In this festive month of the year, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) invited Korean superstar Rain (Jung Ji-hoon) to spend the Christmas holiday in Hong Kong and to be the honorary guest for the lighting ceremony at the spectacular Christmas Wonderland of “Hong Kong WinterFest”. This press release features […]