Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) brought the buzz of Hong Kong to Sydney, hosting an exclusive industry event at Cruise Bar, Circular Quay, last night. The event welcomed travel, trade and media partners for an evening of celebration and thanks for their unwavering support. HKTB had much to celebrate on the night, with Hong Kong…
Home » Greece » Greece Travel News » Tourists from the US, UK, France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Australia, and More Head to Greece in 2025 for Its Iconic Beaches, Cultural Heritage, and Growing Eco-Friendly Travel Options Thursday, June 12, 2025 In 2025, Greece continues to captivate tourists from around the world, including the US, UK,…
Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of 39th International Travel Expo Hong Kong and 20th MICE Travel Expo Following is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, at the opening ceremony of 39th International Travel Expo Hong Kong and 20th MICE Travel Expo today (June 12): Mr KS Tong…
HONG KONG, 12 June 2025: Known for its maze-like architecture and lawless atmosphere, Kowloon Walled City has long captured the imagination of filmmakers, historians and curious travellers alike. Now, its legendary spirit is being brought vividly back to life – right on the very site where it once stood – with the “Kowloon Walled City:…
Screenshot from the video “Why Losing Indian Students Could Hurt the US Deeply | US Student Visa Ban” on the The Indian Express YouTube Channel The Trump administration’s new policy on visa suspension for foreign nationals looking to study in the United States also affects African countries, such as Togo. The announcement on May 27,…
Bringing your furry mate along for a new chapter under the Portuguese sun can be a bit nerve-wracking, but truth be told, Portugal is full of animal lovers. Moving to Portugal with pets does mean navigating a few official hoops—especially if you’re coming from outside the EU—but getting your head around the latest rules and…
政府本周五刊憲，擴大《飛機乘客離境稅條例》下豁免飛機乘客繳付離境稅的範圍，修例將於下周三提交立法會，進行先訂立後審議程序。兩項新增豁免包括乘搭飛機抵達機場及以其他方式入境香港，最多48小時內乘搭飛機離境的乘客。條例亦會加入條文，防止個別人士刻意在短時間內往返香港和內地或澳門以符合豁免離境稅資格。 10月生效 每年料少收6.7億 上述兩項豁免將於今年10月1日與離境稅新稅率一併生效，估計兩項豁免每年可惠及約83萬名轉機乘客和約250萬名多式聯運轉機乘客，政府每年收入可能減少約6.7億元。 現時條例容許包括12歲以下兒童、直接或轉機過境、在同一日內乘搭飛機抵港及離港、坐車經港珠澳大橋或搭船抵達機場，並於乘搭飛機離開香港前一直停留在限制區內的人士等，豁免繳付離境稅。 機管局歡迎政府刊憲修例，以擴大獲豁免飛機乘客離境稅的乘客範圍，至涵蓋所有乘搭飛機及以其他方式抵港，並在48小時內於香港國際機場乘搭飛機離境的旅客。 香港國際機場一直提供全面的多式聯運交通服務，包括於大灣區設置7個口岸提供快船服務、約30個城市候機樓提供值機及接駁巴士服務，和點對點的轎車服務等。機管局認為有關豁免將有助香港國際機場 Source link
Ukraine is expected to get nearly 1.7 billion pounds ($2.26 billion) from the U.K. to buy air defense systems and missiles, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on June 11, citng a decision by Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers. The new funding will be used to buy Rapid Ranger air defense systems and Martlet lightweight multirole missiles,…
Home » Travel News Pick » How UK, China, US, India and Australia Are Declaring War on Overtourism laden European Destinations by Promoting Their Own Travel Hotspots and Teaching Them a New Lesson in Sustainable Tourism? Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Overtourism is a growing challenge in Europe. In 2025, travelers from the UK, USA, India,…
Mum and son duo Caroline and Tom share their favourite destination (Picture: BBC/Studio Lambert) Race Across The World contestants, mum and son, Caroline and Tom, have zoomed from The Great Wall of China to the most Southern point of India, all with the hope of winning £20,000. The unlikely duo have been dashing across borders,…