Hongkongers’ enthusiasm for visiting Japan is expected to rebound “explosively” in the coming days and months after fears of a “megaquake” predicted in a manga proved unfounded, an industry leader has said. Steve Huen Kwok-chuen, executive director of EGL Tours, said on Monday that rumours of a July 5 earthquake had earlier caused significant concern…
Hongkongers’ enthusiasm for visiting Japan is expected to rebound “explosively” in the coming days and months after fears of a “megaquake” predicted in a manga proved unfounded, an industry leader has said. Steve Huen Kwok-chuen, executive director of EGL Tours, said on Monday that rumours of a July 5 earthquake had earlier caused significant concern…
Hong Kong travel agencies have not recorded widespread cancellations of Japan-bound tour groups for the coming weekend, despite a manga artist’s widely discussed prediction that a mega-earthquake will hit the country on Saturday. But some business insiders suggested the number of tours this summer was expected to fall by half compared with last year. The…
Hong Kong travel agencies have launched cheaper outbound group tours this summer, driven by increased flight capacity amid a shift in tourists’ preference away from Japan due to increased earthquake concerns. Several tour operators have reported that prices for their summer group tours are either lower or have remained stable, adding that popular destinations include…
Hong Kong travel agencies have launched cheaper outbound group tours this summer, driven by increased flight capacity amid a shift in tourists’ preference away from Japan due to increased earthquake concerns. Several tour operators have reported that prices for their summer group tours are either lower or have remained stable, adding that popular destinations include…
The death of a 38-year-old Chinese national from Hong Kong while snowboarding at a popular ski resort in northwestern Japan has thrown the safety risks of the sport into the spotlight, especially for residents who might not have much experience on the slopes. The Post examines how individuals can stay safe while skiing and what…
The death of a 38-year-old Chinese national from Hong Kong while snowboarding at a popular ski resort in northwestern Japan has thrown the safety risks of the sport into the spotlight, especially for residents who might not have much experience on the slopes. The Post examines how individuals can stay safe while skiing and what…
Concerns over earthquakes have contributed to a decline in the number of Hong Kong residents joining tour groups to some popular Asian destinations this Easter, despite prices falling by as much as 15 per cent over last year’s level, one of the city’s largest travel agents has said. Steve Huen Kwok-chuen, executive director of EGL…
Some travel agencies in Hong Kong have considered cancelling tours to Thailand in the coming weeks after its capital was rocked by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar, while at least two Bangkok-bound flights operated by Cathay Pacific were diverted back to the departing locations. The Travel Industry Council, a federation of local trade…
Hongkongers can travel to Saudi Arabia more cheaply following Cathay Pacific Airways’ relaunch of a direct route between the city and the country’s capital Riyadh on Monday, though demand has been slow to pick up due to safety concerns, industry experts have said. “Due to the increase in flight availability, the cost of flights to…