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Hong Kong working to promote year-round tourism

August 29, 2024191 Views

Concludes 3-city travel mission to India, aligns with significant growth in no of Indian tourists The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has successfully concluded its 3-city annual Hong Kong Travel Mission to India covering Mumbai, Chennai, and New Delhi, which took place from August 20 to August 23. This year's mission featured a dynamic 36-seller delegation of key Hong Kong Trade Partners including iconic attractions, theme parks, leading hotels, destination management companies (DMCs), airlines, and cruise lines. The team engaged effectively with over 500 Indian trade partners including agents from satellite markets of three metro cities. The mission highlights the significant growth in tourism traffic from the Indian subcontinent to Hong Kong, a destination known for its vis...

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Hong Kong International Dragon boat races makes a return

UPENDRA SWAMI

June 13, 2023642 Views

The 2023 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races is making a return after a four-year hiatus. Expect an action-packed two-day event that will fill the Victoria Harbour with adrenaline-pumping races, vibrant colours, sounds of drummers and cheering fans. The paddlers will be giving it their all as they race to the beat of the drum to the finish line off Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade. And with Hong Kong being the birthplace of modern dragon boat racing, you know it will be an event to remember. Despite many speculations around the origin of the festival, one of the more well-known ones is that the day is to honour Qu Yuan, a Chinese patriotic poet and a beloved state servant who gave his life for his country. He was, however, exiled by Emperor Huai because of false accusations an...