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HKTB eyes reopening of short-haul travel markets

HKTB eyes reopening of short-haul travel marketsTourism board will beef up engagement efforts as Covid-19 restrictions eases, while theme parks and convention centres are...

VistaJet has a Once in a Blue Moon offer

VistaJet has a Once in a Blue Moon offerPrivate jet operator partners Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong to launch a fly-and-stay offer that features a gourmet meal at...

Safe transport of Covid-19 vaccines 'mission of the century'

Safe transport of Covid-19 vaccines 'mission of the century'Some 8,000 jumbo jets are needed to deliver the vaccines to all corners of the world.

Dream Cruises starts sailing again, beginning with Taiwan

Dream Cruises starts sailing again, beginning with TaiwanGenting Cruise Lines has announced the restart of cruise operations for Dream Cruises, with Explorer Dream operating two- and...

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Online global forum calls for end to quarantines, seeks coordinated restart to travelTravel industry leaders speaking at Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB) global online forum, Beyond COVID-19: Global Tourism’s New...

Hilton seals deal to roll out Home2 Suites brand in ChinaHilton has entered into an exclusive management license agreement with Country Garden to introduce and develop the Home2 Suites...

New campaign gets Macau's trade and residents ready for local tours

New campaign gets Macau's trade and residents ready for local toursTaking its first steps to overcome the coronavirus-induced tourism slump, the SAR government has allocated MOP$280 million...

Hong Kong launches campaign to boost holidays at home

Hong Kong launches campaign to boost holidays at homeHong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)’s new Holiday at Home campaign is based on six themes – skyline, local culture, wellness,...

Ascott signs record 25 deals in first five months despite crisis

Ascott signs record 25 deals in first five months despite crisisThe Ascott announced that it has secured a record 25 deals with over 5,400 units across 19 cities worldwide, the largest number...

Japan takes gradual steps towards reopening borders

Japan takes gradual steps towards reopening bordersJapan removed all coronavirus-related restrictions on domestic travel last Friday 19 June, with people now able to sightsee,...