China warns against travel to Manila
BEIJING, 24 August 2010 – China on Tuesday urged its citizens travelling to the Philippines to exercise caution, after eight Hong Kong tourists were killed in a bus hijacking in Manila.
“The consular section of the foreign ministry and the embassy in the Philippines warn Chinese citizens to be cautious when travelling to the Philippines,” the ministry said in a statement.
“Chinese citizens in the Philippines must pay attention to security risks, step up measures of self-protection and immediately inform the Chinese embassy of any emergency situations.”
Cathay’s first half profit soars
HONG KONG, 4 August 2010 – Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday its net profit for the first half of 2010 soared eight-fold to HK$6.84 billion (US$880 million) thanks to robust passenger and freight demand.
Its first-half net profit, which compared with US$ 812 million for the same period in 2009, was above the average forecast of HK$4.24 billion by analysts polled by Dow Jones Newswires.
Six Stars adds Disneyland packs
June 30, 2010 by Duangrudee Somboonruangsri
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BANGKOK 30 June, 2010 – Six Stars Travel launches a three-day/two-night package to Hong Kong Disneyland starting at Bt13,900.
Hong Kong racks up 11.4 million
June 4, 2010 by Duangrudee Somboonruangsri
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BANGKOK 4 Jun, 2010 – Hong Kong enjoys an increase of 16.5% in Thai arrivals and a 14.6% increase in overall international arrivals reaching 2,796,311 for the month of April.
HK arrivals hit new record
May 10, 2010 by Duangrudee Somboonruangsri
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Hong Kong enjoys tourism growth as its international arrivals hit highest record for the first quarter of 2010 ever with 8,624,688 visits, a leap of 16.5%.
Festive Hong Kong in 2010
March 22, 2010 by Duangrudee Somboonruangsri
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Hong Kong Tourism Board is promoting a year-of festivals and events to attract Thai repeat visitors.
Travel to Thailand cancelled for a week
March 12, 2010 by TTRweekly Staff
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Hong Kong package tours to Bangkok have been cancelled for one week, while the Singapore government has announced that all citizens travelling to Thailand must register their travel plans online before they leave the country.
The Hong Kong travel red alert follows the Thai government’s announcement that it has placed the city and nearby provinces under the Internal Security Act in an attempt to curtail violence during red shirt rallies over the weekend.
HKTB arrivals still positive
February 9, 2010 by Duangrudee Somboonruangsri
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Hong Kong Tourism Board reports visitor arrivals in 2009 reached 29,590,654, representing an increase of 0.3% compared to 2008 despite the gloomy financial depression.
HK readies for the Tiger
January 29, 2010 by Duangrudee Somboonruangsri
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Hong Kong will celebrate the Year of the Tiger, 8 to 21 February, with events featuring fireworks, flower markets and night parades.
HK agents sell China visas
January 8, 2010 by Duangrudee Somboonruangsri
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A 144-hour Convenient Visa to Guangdong province in China is now available for overseas groups visiting Hong Kong who want to extend their trip to Guangdong province for a maximum of six days (144 hours).
