The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is boosting its global tourism campaign following the city's lifting of the amber code for inbound visitors. In a statement, Dr. Pang Yiu-kai and Dane Cheng, chairman and executive director, respectively, of HKTB, both welcomed the announcement, saying it "marks...
Are you longing to visit Hong Kong but still unsure when to go because of Covid-19 restrictions? For the meantime, why not savor the best of Hong Kong at Honolulu Cafe’s newest branch located at Greenbelt 5. Originated in Hong Kong in 1940s, Honolulu Cafe has 80 years of heritage and tradition in...
Starts Dec. 14, 2022 While most parts of the world have opened their borders, Hong Kong has been taking it slowly as it moved from compulsory quarantine to three days of medical surveillance instead. This meant that inbound Hong Kong travelers need not quarantine but are not allowed to go inside...
Is the industry ready for the post-pandemic boom in tourism? ISLANDS IN THE SUN Paradise refound in Coron, Palawan “As of today, we’ve breached the 1.7 million foreign visitor arrivals mark projected by the Department of Tourism (DOT) before June 30,” Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco...
Honolulu Cafe Hong Kong's famous egg tarts, buns, and roasts are now available in its latest branch located on the second floor of Greenbelt 5 in Makati City. As one of the firsts to introduce the “cha chaan teng” (tea restaurant) dining concept when it opened in Hong Kong in 1940, the cafe...
Langham Hospitality Group launches upper midscale brand Ying’nflo in Wanchai LIKE A FRIEND'S APARTMENT, ONLY BETTER The design philosophy is about transforming mundane spaces Langham Hospitality Group celebrates its 20th anniversary by launching Ying’nFlo, an upper midscale hospitality brand,...
A group of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong has urged the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to review the policy in getting financial aid for those who contracted the Covid-19. United Filipinos in Hong Kong (UFHK) chairperson...
HONG KONG, China -- The world's longest-living male giant panda under human care, An An, has died at the age of 35, the Hong Kong zoo where he spent most of his life said Thursday. In this file photo taken on May 19, 2020, giant panda An An eats snacks in his enclosure at the currently closed local...
HONG KONG, China -- Hong Kong's new government on Thursday suspended a longstanding flight route ban that penalised airlines for bringing in coronavirus cases and severely impeded travel into the city, saying it was "not very effective". The financial hub has become increasingly isolated under...
HONG KONG, China -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Hong Kong had been "reborn from the fire" as he arrived Thursday to mark the 25th anniversary of the city's handover, in his first visit since the business hub's democracy movement was crushed. China's President Xi Jinping speaks following his...
Hilton Manila's Director of Operations Iulai Sau, General Manager John Lucas, Commercial Director Joanne Gomez, and Executive Chef Ryan Hong (Photo by Rey Ilagan/MB) Hilton Manila recently relaunched Port Bar as the city’s go-to spot for live musical entertainment and sports viewing with an...
Stunning eco-chic urban resort debuts on Lantau Island with stylish sustainable hospitality and BEAM Plus gold status The MGallery Hotel Collection has opened its first hotel in Hong Kong. The Silveri Hong Kong–MGallery is a chic, eco-friendly urban resort hotel styled after a modern manor house...
