A recent trend in Hong Kong is causing concern. Cinemas and restaurants that have operated here for years are now closing down for good. Earlier this month, cinema chain operator Golden Harvest shut its venue at the MegaBox shopping centre, the fifth cinema it has closed down since April 2024. That came just days after…
Home » CRUISE NEWS » Hong Kong Seeks Innovative Proposals To Enhance Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Thursday, May 22, 2025 Hong Kong invites proposals to revamp the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, aiming to optimize space for diverse commercial and cultural events, boosting tourism and business. Hong Kong authorities are actively working to enhance the utilization…
The proposed transformation of an old Hong Kong neighbourhood into a world-class waterfront in the style of Australia’s Darling Harbour will require major cooperation among at least 11 government departments and agreement from private owners, officials have said. The 798-hectare (1,972-acre) project was announced by Urban Renewal Authority managing director Wai Chi-sing on Sunday, with…
Four of Asia’s most robust cruise destinations, Hong Kong, Korea, the Philippines, and Xiamen, invited industry leaders and media for a luncheon themed Connect & Discover: Asia’s Destinations Await, on the opening day of Seatrade Cruise Global 2025. Photo Credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board. Hong Kong, Korea, the Philippines and Xiamen deliver next-level cruise infrastructure…
Tens of thousands of people have witnessed a sensational fly-past above Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, which evoked nostalgia as the city held the Sevens rugby tournament at the site of its old airport in Kai Tak for the first time. There were contrasting reactions to the brief moment when Cathay Pacific Airways flight 8100 flew…
Tens of thousands of people have witnessed a sensational fly-past above Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, which evoked nostalgia as the city held the Sevens rugby tournament at the new Kai Tak Sports Park for the first time at the site of its old airport. There were contrasting reactions to the brief moment when Cathay flight…
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s firing of two ministers and replacing them with new faces is part of a gambit to minimise any damage to his government’s standing and even secure decisive short-term wins on the tourism and aviation fronts as emphasised by Beijing, analysts said. They also said his move on Thursday…
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s firing of two ministers and replacing them with new faces is part of a gambit to minimise any damage to his government’s standing and even secure decisive short-term wins on the tourism and aviation fronts as emphasised by Beijing, analysts said. They also said his move on Thursday…
The “results-oriented” government Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has vowed to run seems to be having a few hiccups. Six key performance indicators (KPIs) could not be ticked off the list in time for Lee’s third policy address last week. While the six tasks span various departments and Lee explained that the delays were due…