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  Hi Belinda,

Happy New Year! Hope you had a great break. This first edition for 2013 includes information on the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations in Hong Kong, industry news, a recipe, travel tips and more. Enjoy!

Best wishes,
HKTB

   
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Belinda Thomas
Marketing Services Executive
HKTB

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In this edition
 
 
 
Fast Five
 
Bargain Experiences
1. Star Ferry ride (Approx $0.40)
2.
Dim Sum lunch (Under $10 pp)
3.
A Symphony of Lights (Free)
4.
Tai Chi Class (Free)
5.
Flower Market (Free)
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Lucky 8
This month�s Lucky 8 travelling tips come from Emma Dantas- Business Development Manager, Expedia who is pictured learning the art of Dim Sum at Easy 123�s Dim Sum Cooking Class in Hong Kong.

1.'When in Hong Kong...'- what is your must-do local experience? 
Go up The Peak � I�ve been to HK a couple of times but only once managed to get up there due to fog�the view is amazing and makes you realize how many tall buildings there are in HK.

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Recipe
Chilled Sago Cream with Fresh Mango Juice & Pomelo
This month�s recipe comes from Island Shangri-La�s Michelin two star Cantonese restaurant- Summer Palace.
 

Ingredients(Serves 4)
�    400g mango, peeled and seeded

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What�s on in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Sevens (Rugby)
22-24 March, 2013

The Hong Kong Rugby Sevens has grown into one of the biggest rugby events on the international sporting calendar where teams from the world�s top rugby nations compete in lightning-fast 15-minute matches in front of 40,000 spectators.
 
 
 
Chinese New Year
Year of the Snake
Kung Hei Fat Choy!

Hong Kong will welcome the Year of the Snake with 14 days of city-wide festivities from 4-17 February, 2013.
 
 
 
Industry News
Infinity Holidays and HKTB host agents in Hong Kong
Infinity Holidays and the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) recently hosted a group of lucky Victorian agents for 5 exciting nights in Hong Kong and Macau. While in Hong Kong the group experienced the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour, the thrill rides and wildlife at Ocean Park, the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car and the Big Buddha plus sampled the local wine and dine hotspots.

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Latest Promotions
Hong Kong Disneyland Travel Industry Salute
From now until December 31, 2013 Hong Kong Disneyland invites you to experience the magic and excitement of six lands based on stories of the Wild West, Toy Story, fantasy, adventure, space and Americana.
 
 
 
Hong Kong Awards
Hong Kong- Asia Pacific�s Hottest Shopping Destination
The Globe Shopper Index: Asia-Pacific has awarded Hong Kong as the top destination for shopping from the 25 Asia-Pacific cities reviewed for their relevant infrastructure and the opportunities they provide which are attractive to shopping tourists.

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MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2013
MICHELIN has recently published its 5th edition of the MICHELIN guide Hong Kong Macau with the 2013 guide featuring 286 establishments in Hong Kong, 51 of which are new entries. 

 
 
 
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