Hong Kong

Hotel occupancy in Hong Kong pushed close to 90% in March 2017, as a series of events boosted demand for rooms in the city. STR's latest data reveals that events such as Art Basel…

Madame Tussauds has unveiled a new interactive attraction aimed at showcasing some of the world's most popular cartoon characters. The new "Animated World" took HK$10 million…

Conrad Bora Bora Nui Location: In a private cove on Motu To'opua, overlooked by Mount Otemanu and 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 114, including 86…

Cathay Pacific has deployed its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to Canada for the first time. The long-haul jet touched down at Vancouver International Airport this week following a…

Hong Kong will be the first international destination to welcome Asiana Airlines' brand new twin-aisle aircraft, the Airbus A350. The new jet was due to enter service on 15 May 2017…

Hong Kong International Airport experienced a small rise in passenger traffic in the first two months the year, despite a decline in the number of flights. In January and February…

A special bus is now plying the streets of Hong Kong, providing tourists with the chance to dine and go sightseeing at the same time. Crystal Bus is a 47-seat double-decker which has…

Little Tai Hang Location: In the Tai Hang neighbourhood of Hong Kong, close to Causeway Bay and Victoria Park Grade: Upscale Keys: 91, including serviced apartments Facilities:…

Fierce competition, including a sharp rise in international flights from mainland China, severely impacted Cathay Pacific's finances in 2016. The Hong Kong-based group, which includes…

Cathay Pacific will increase the frequency of its flights to key destinations on three continents later this year. In North America, the airline's Hong Kong-San Francisco route will…

Thai Lion Air expands domestic network Where? Bangkok Don Mueang to Khon Kaen (both Thailand) When? Twice a day, effective 17 March 2017 Who? Thai Lion Air Why? Low-cost carrier…

Travel between India and Fiji will soon become easier, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement between Jet Airways and Fiji Airways. The new partnership enables passengers…

Dorsett Hospitality International has agreed to sells one of its hotels in Hong Kong. Under the agreement with Golden Wheel Jasper, Dorsett will sell Silka West Kowloon for a total of…

World famous French chef Alain Ducasse has opened a new restaurant at the InterContinental Hong Kong. Rech by Alain Ducasse, which becomes the first international outpost of the…

New Zealand's tourism industry will be given another boost later this year, when Cathay Pacific launches the first direct service connecting Hong Kong with the country's South Island.…

Dubai's LCC adds Bangladeshi route Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh) When? Four times a week, effective 15 March 2017 Who? flydubai Why? Rising trade between two Islamic…

Virgin Australia will launch its first ever flights to China - including Hong Kong - as part of a major alliance with China's HNA Group. First announced in May 2016, the partnership…

Qantas and El Al have formed a new partnership aimed at improving flight connectivity between Australia and Israel. Under the new agreement, the national carriers will connect with…

Cathay Pacific has developed a type of beer that has been specially brewed to be enjoyed at 35,000 feet. Named "Betsy", after Cathay's first aircraft, the new craft beer will be…

Hong Kong Disneyland fell to another loss in 2016, as visitor numbers declined in the wake of the opening of mainland China’s first Disney theme park. The full-year net loss of HK$171…

The St Regis Changsha Location: On the 48th to 63rd floors of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Changsha, the capital of China's Hunan province Grade: Luxury Keys: 188 Facilities:…

Marco Polo Hotels has revealed plans to launch its new luxury brand, Niccolo, in its home city of Hong Kong. The project will see the historic Murray Building in Hong Kong's Central…

The Peninsula Hotels has teamed up with Imperial Tours, the high-end Chinese tour operator, to offer its guests the chance to experience some of China's top attractions by private jet.…

Cathay Pacific's fleet modernisation plan will take another major step forward in April 2017, when the airline retires its last remaining Airbus A340s. The Hong Kong-based carrier…

To mark its 25th anniversary, the Novotel Century Hong Kong has unveiled the results of a major refurbishment. All of the hotel's 510 rooms and suites have now been updated, with…

Agoda.com, the online booking site, has formed a new partnership with reward-U, the loyalty programme of HK Express, the Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier. Under the tie-up, reward-U…

Cathay Pacific recorded a slight increase in passenger traffic in 2016, despite falling demand on routes to and from mainland China. Revealing its full-year results this week, the…

Silka Tsuen Wan Location: Tsuen Wan district of Hong Kong, on the way to Disneyland and airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 419 Facilities: Gym, restaurant, coffee shop, smartphones in…

Kenya Airways has signed a new agreement that will expand connectivity between Asia and Africa. The codeshare partnership with Hong Kong Airlines enables passengers to book…

Cathay Pacific has revealed plans to increase its Canadian operations this summer. Commencing on 24 June 2017, the airline will add four more weekly flights between Hong Kong and…

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved another record-breaking year in 2016, experiencing its highest ever levels of passenger traffic, flight movements and cargo traffic. Last…

The Asia Cruise Fund, which was launched by Taiwan and Hong Kong to drive investment in the Asian cruise industry, has added two new members - the Philippines and the Chinese island province…