Hotels & Tourism
Hong Kong launches two new tour arrangements
Hong Kong launches two new tour arrangements
The new tour arrangements will be implemented in November.
Reverse quarantine talks with Shenzhen 'progressing’: CE Lee
Officials are still discussing whether HK citizens will conduct pre-quarantine in the city or Shenzhen.
HK flight searches amongst Singaporeans jump as restrictions ease
Flight searches of Singaporeans rose 250% following the announcement.
HK scraps compulsory hotel quarantine for inbound travellers
Travellers, however, will still need to undergo medical surveillance for three days.
Travelling to Hong Kong? Make sure you have been vaccinated twice
The new rule also applies to Hong Kong residents.
On a day trip? This marketplace allows 2-hour hotel stay and anytime-check-in
With Flow, customers can cut 50% to 70% of the price they usually pay for an overnight stay.
Gov’t adds EAST Hong Kong as designated quarantine hotel
Inbound travellers undergoing quarantine can book the hotel starting 15 September.
CE Lee unveils reverse quarantine plan for Mainland-HK travel
The plan allows HK citizens to fulfil Mainland’s quarantine requirements in the city.
Gov’t lifts ‘test and hold’ requirement for travellers from Mainland and Macau
The rule change takes effect on 3 September.
Gov’t adds 500 more for daily quota applications under Come2hk scheme
The Come2hk scheme involves travel of non-residents without quarantine.
HK cuts hotel quarantine period down to 3 days
This will be followed by a 4-day medical surveillance.
Gov’t starts 6-month trial scheme for tourism opening of Sha Tau Kok Pier
After the trial, the government will decide whether it will fully reopen Sha Tau Kok town.
HKTB’s Hong Kong Summer Treats opens 20,000 staycation offers
The programme will start on 24 May.
Hotel COZi Harbour View in Kowloon East on sale for over $3.1b
The 19,000-square feet property has 598 rooms.
HK visitor arrivals down 97.4% YoY in December
The tourism board attributes this to anti-epidemic measures involving border control.
Gov't allots $570m financial aid for the tourism sector
About $270m of the aid will be given as one-off cash subsidies to practitioners.
HK tightens arrival rules for travellers from Bhutan
The rules will be implemented on 19 January.
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