As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong’s next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator must be “very visionary” and do far more than…
Gold bars, cruises, Dior beauty services and Rosewood Hong Kong vouchers are just some of the incentives Hong Kong’s major lenders are offering in hopes of capturing wealthy clients, as visitors from mainland China descend on the city during the golden week holiday starting on Friday. HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China (Hong Kong)…
Hong Kong authorities have extended the tender deadline for the next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator by a month, after bidders sought more time to prepare for new management requirements and key performance indicators. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said on Friday that the tender’s closing date would be extended from May 22 to…
Home » CRUISE NEWS » More Voyages, More Adventures: Cruise Growth Sparks Travel Boom Published on October 31, 2025 Travellers now have more ways to explore Asia from the sea, as Royal Caribbean increases its cruise sailings from Hong Kong for the 2026-27 season. The move strengthens the city’s position as a vibrant travel gateway,…
Cruise line stocks have been on a tear in recent months, with no signs of a slowdown as industry efforts to woo vacationers to the sea show signs of paying off. Carnival (CCL) shares have rebounded more than 60% from their April lows when tariff turmoil rocked the markets. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) also rose…
Over 140 passengers and crew members aboard a Royal Caribbean International ship have been sickened by an unidentified illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program said Wednesday. The ship, the Navigator of the Seas, was on a week-long, round-trip cruise that departed from Los Angeles on July 4. The ship made…