Hong Kong is launching a summer campaign to spur spending among tourists and locals on Monday, with the promotional effort offering perks and discounts on goods and services ranging from transport to theme parks. The effort has seen the Tourism Board team up with theme park operators, retailers and transport providers to launch the “Hong…
Hong Kong residents and tourists will be able to enjoy plenty of discounts, giveaways and other deals when the city celebrates the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1. From Star Ferry fares to must-see museums, the Post gives a rundown of what the city has to offer for the occasion….
More than 70,000 free MTR tickets will be up for grabs on July 1 as part of citywide celebrations to commemorate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule, the chief executive has said. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Tuesday he would bring forward his annual policy address by a…
Hong Kong lawmakers have proposed increasing the Airport Express’ ridership by improving the service’s connections to the city’s high-speed rail station and a mega bridge, as well as by maintaining cheaper fares to AsiaWorld-Expo. Lawmaker Gary Zhang Xinyu suggested on a radio programme on Wednesday that links with the two sites would help to increase…
A recent proposal from Hong Kong’s rail operator to increase fares has sparked concerns over whether the new cost of HK$120 (US$15) from the airport to the city centre is too expensive. The Post has looked into the historic changes in fares and alternative options for residents and tourists travelling to and from the airport….
Hong Kong railway operator, the MTR Corporation (MTRC), has proposed increasing Airport Express fares by 9.4 per cent. They will come into effect in June if approved. An Airport Express train. File photo: Kawaguchi/Wikimedia Commons. According to the proposal submitted to the legislature on Tuesday, an adult Octopus holder will have to pay HK$120 per…
Hong Kong rail giant the MTR Corporation has proposed raising the Airport Express fares for the first time in eight years, with an average increase of 9.4 per cent. The company submitted its fare adjustment proposal to the Legislative Council on Tuesday, in which a single journey ticket for adults using an Octopus card would…
Travellers flying Australia’s Qantas Airways can check in for their flights and drop off their luggage at Hong Kong’s in-town counters starting next week, taking the number of airlines offering the service to three. Qantas passengers could use the service at either Hong Kong MTR station or Kowloon MTR station connected to the Airport Express…
Travellers flying Australia’s Qantas Airways can check in for their flights and drop off their luggage at Hong Kong’s in-town counters starting next week, taking the number of airlines offering the service to three. Qantas passengers could use the service at either Hong Kong MTR station or Kowloon MTR station connected to the Airport Express…