Asia Tourism Update
May 17, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Tibet delays May 1 re-opening - Natasha Dragun, Beijing (2008-04-24)
TOURISM officials in the Tibet Autonomous Region have announced that international tourists would not be allowed back into Tibet on May 1 (a national holiday) as previously planned.
Officials said that the region would re-open “soon”, but did not specify a date. Local agents reported that train tickets into Tibet for the May Day holiday... [Read more]
Hong Kong Torch Relay
April 24, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay in Hong Kong
2 May 2008
This is sure to be a memorable experience to witness the Olympic flame being carried by 120 torchbearers to places throughout the territory on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon and the New Territories to spread the Olympic spirit.
Date: 2 May 2008
Time: 10am - 6pm
Venue: Starts on Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza,... [Read more]
Come to Hong Kong, Home of Great Entertainment!
March 9, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
2008 Hong Kong Arts Festival
14 Feb - 16 Mar 2008
Hong Kong’s premier performing arts event presents another feast for the senses featuring a galaxy of international star performances. This 36th Hong Kong Arts Festival has a wonderful selection of opera, orchestral concerts, ballet, modern jazz and dance, along with modern... [Read more]
Hong Kong Holiday
December 23, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
What to See and What to Do
As Asia’s world city and regional transport hub, Hong Kong is the perfect introduction to a multi-destination holiday that can include the wonders of Mainland China, the sun-drenched beaches of Bali and Phuket, and the more cosmopolitan excitement of Singapore... [Read more]
Swiss Mounatain Golf, Spa, Nature
November 5, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Hong Kong, 2 November, 2007) – Shenzhen’s new OCT East ‘Swiss Mountain’ Eco Resort - centered around the 5-star Interlaken Hotel and Village - is now offering an attractive weekday golf package starting at RMB1,868 including an overnight stay at the hotel and a round of golf at one of the resort’s two 18-hole, championship golf courses.
The package is available from Sunday to Thursday from now until... [Read more]
Tuscany by H in Hong Long
August 31, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Hong Kong, August 31, 2007) – Focusing on natural rustico Italian cuisine where Chef Alberto goes back to his roots, Tuscany by H is a Tuscan farmhouse inspired restaurant that embraces traditional style cooking using the best Italian ingredients available. From freshly baked breads and handcrafted pastas to delicious... [Read more]
H One Dining in Hong Kong
August 2, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Hong Kong, August 2, 2007) – H One, the ultimate fine dining experience in Hong Kong, is offering an exclusive dinner tasting menu for guests to experience the best in seasonal produce from around the world.
Available for a limited period throughout August only, H One will be serving up a delicious six course Dinner Tasting Menu showcasing the chic and contemporary international cuisine that has become synonymous... [Read more]
GREEN T. HOUSE Opens in Hong Kong
June 20, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Hong Kong, 12 June, 2007 – Those that enjoy a cup of fresh tea are being treated to the finest of this year’s spring green tea harvest from China at the newly opened GREEN T. HOUSE Hong Kong as well as the famed GREEN T. HOUSE Living in Beijing.
The fresh... [Read more]
Yun Fu Opens in Hong Kong
May 28, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Hong Kong, May 17, 2007) - A mystical journey to a basement on Wyndham Street, Yun Fu, which means “Residence on Wyndham” in Chinese, is the latest venture by Aqua Restaurant Group’s Calvin Yeung.
Designed to recall an ancient Chinese mansion house with discreet heavy oak doors which open onto the street, Yun Fu takes diners on a culinary adventure of China’s northern ethnic minorities, with strong Tibetan... [Read more]
Fleming Hong Kong Escape Packages
May 23, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Hong Kong, 18 May 2007) The Fleming, Hong Kong’s chic Urban Lifestyle hotel, offers a sensational Hong Kong city escape this summer with packages at only HK$1,088++ per night. It’s a great chance for visitors to fully enjoy Hong Kong’s exciting world of cuisine and shopping, without the usual high costs.
With Superior room accommodation and Continental breakfast, the package also offers a refreshing local... [Read more]
Tourists Get in Free at Hong Kong Horseracing
April 27, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
(Hong Kong, April 27, 2007) – Overseas visitors can enjoy free admission to Hong Kong’s world famous racecourses from May 1st until the end of the current horse-racing season on July 2nd 2007.
Visitors are admitted free-of-charge at the public stands at both Hong Kong tracks – Wednesday night neon... [Read more]
Deilmann Golf Around the World
April 4, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2007 – Six ocean sailings on the MS Deutschland of Peter Deilmann Cruises feature golf theme cruises in 2007 with free air transportation and free transfers for golfers and non-golfers from the U.S. Golf courses played in these far-ranging cruises are in Scotland, England, Wales,... [Read more]
Green T. to Open in Hong Kong
December 4, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Hong Kong, November 6, 2006 — Beijing’s world renowned musician, artist, masterchef and trend-setter JinR is taking her unique GREEN T. HOUSE concept outside of Beijing for the first time with the opening of GREEN T. HOUSE | Hong Kong in December.
GREEN T. HOUSE was first established by JinR in Beijing in 1997 and has since built an international reputation as a unique blend of teahouse, restaurant, gallery,... [Read more]
The Fleming Opens in Wan Chai
October 22, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
(Hong Kong, 19 October 2006) The Fleming, Hong Kong’s chic Urban Lifestyle hotel officially opens its doors today.
In a charming, quiet side-street in the heart of the Wan Chai business and entertainment district, The Fleming is just a short stroll from the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, as well as the district’s famous shopping and nightlife.
A unique boutique hotel created with... [Read more]
Events Coming to Peak Tower
October 14, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
(Hong Kong, 29 September 2006) A series of crowd-pulling events will be held at The Peak Tower in the lead up to the Grand Opening on Tuesday 14th November.
These lively attractions will take place each weekend – Saturday and Sunday – following the opening two days on 1st and 2nd October which have been timed to coincide with the start of Golden Week.
Martyn Sawyer, Group General Manager, Properties... [Read more]
Ngong Ping 360 Opens September 18
September 15, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
(Hong Kong, 11 September 2006) – Ngong Ping 360 is pleased to announce that Hong Kong’s dynamic new tourism experience will open to the public at 1:00 pm on Monday, 18 September.
“Ngong Ping 360 is a world-class tourist attraction that everyone in Hong Kong can take pride in. Its opening represents a milestone in the development of the tourism industry in Hong Kong. It will become one of Hong Kong’s must-do... [Read more]
New Restaurants at the Peak Tower
August 8, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Hong Kong, July 4, 2006 – The Peak Tower is poised to become one of Hong Kong’s most sought-after dining destinations when it reopens after a multi-million dollar revitalisation programme. A stellar line-up of new restaurants is scheduled to open in September and October, while the chic and contemporary lower retail area will open in the second week of July.
The new array of food and beverage outlets includes... [Read more]
Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 Opens June 24
June 1, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
(Hong Kong, May 25, 2006) — Ngong Ping 360 is pleased to announce that Hong Kong’s unique world-class new tourist attraction will open to the public in just 30 days, on 24 June 2006.
Mr. Henry Tang, GBS, JP, Financial Secretary of HKSAR Government will officiate the Grand Opening Ceremony on 23 June, the eve of the opening day of Ngong Ping 360.
Today, a public display and countdown clock was launched... [Read more]
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