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Vicky Lau of two-Michelin-starred Tate Dining Room, Asia’s first and only female chef with the accolade.

Presenting Hong Kong through the eyes of chefsThe newly launched Hong Kong Chef’s Playbook re-introduces neighbourhoods in a series of videos.

Japan’s gradual reopening of its economy involves roll-backs on restrictions and potentially allowing for cross-prefecture travel.

The end of Japan’s Covid-19 state of emergency marks the start of a new phaseJapan’s emergence from a persistent state of Covid-19 emergency spells optimism for the economy and may allow travel across...

Sabre Corporation’s enhanced partnership with Shiji Distribution Solutions will open the door for hoteliers to access the Chinese travel ecosystem.

Sabre deepens hotelier reach in Chinese marketImproved hospitality platform to allow hoteliers to better penetrate the complex Chinese travel ecosystem.

Despite a slow outbound travel rebound, the launch of China's vaccine passport has prompted a 43% increase in Chinese travellers willing to resume pre-pandemic travel behaviours, says a new survey.

Wondering where wanderlust will take Chinese travellers to next?Survey by Dragon Trail International and ForwardKeys reveals preference for Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, and Australia.

Travellers coming from Guangdong province and Macao can now enjoy quarantine‐free travel into Hong Kong.

Is Hong Kong's Come2hk scheme enough to kick-start travel?Tourism players adopt wait and see approach while some gear up with packages catered for Macau and China visitors.

12 giant FriendsWithYou inflatable installations will take up temporary residence until 14 October in the Art Park of the West Kowloon neighbourhood.

Hong Kong wants to be FriendsWithYouNew collaboration encourages explorations in the neighbourhoods, set up with immersive art installations.

Black Sheep Restaurants' New York Italian dining outlet Carbone.

New Covid protocols in Hong Kong restaurants gain the confidence of dinersWith a massive F&B regeneration in development, Hong Kong's Black Sheep Restaurants prepare guests for a new way to eat out.

The Mira's Racing Simulation Experience.

HK hotels want guests to party and play games to their hearts' contentWith Hong Kong residents constantly on the lookout for unique experiences in the city amid Covid, hotels are getting creative...

Melco also runs City of Dreams (pictured), Studio City and Morpheus on Cotai.

Macau's Melco International reports a "gradual recovery"The casino and hotels operator recorded an uptick in 3Q 2021, and will proceed with plans for new theme park in Zhongshan.

Hong Kong cruisers are sailing with families in tow, with many also opting to splurge out on activities and higher-end accommodation on board.

How are Hong Kongers liking their first post-pandemic Dream cruising?One Covid-free month and 20,000 passengers later, here's what Genting Dream cruisers enjoyed and what's coming next.