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The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced the launch of a new round of the Spendto-Redeem “Staycation Delights” programme to echo the enthusiasm created by the Consumption Voucher Scheme to drive local spending. Starting from today (16 August), members of the public who have spent HK$800 or more at local retail or dining outlets and are aged 18 or above with at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine taken can start collecting original machine-printed receipts for redeeming a HK$500 discount on local hotel accommodation offers.
HKTB Executive Director Mr Dane Cheng said, “The first round of the Spend-to-Redeem ‘Staycation Delights’ programme in March successfully stimulated local spending, as the average of participants’ actual spending exceeded the minimum required amount by 70%, which created a multiplying effect in F&B, the retail and hospitality sectors. Therefore, riding on the phased distribution of HK$5,000 consumption vouchers, the HKTB is launching a new round of the programme to extend our support to the trade after the summer vacation and continue to drive the consumption chain. Meanwhile, since vaccinations are a key to travel resumption, the HKTB aims to continue to play its part in combating the pandemic through the programme.”
The new round of the programme offers a total of 20,000 quotas for over 140 participating hotels (see appendix), including star-rated hotels. Starting on 7 September (Tuesday), the public can book an accommodation offer of one night or two consecutive nights, valued at HK$500 or above, directly with a hotel through designated methods, i.e. by email or through the hotel’s in-house booking system, with the promo code “HKstay” and enjoy a HK$500 discount. As there will be a limited quota, the discounts are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Staycation Delights” programme website: https://holidayhk.com/en-hk/staycationdelights/
HKTB Inquiry hotline: 2807 6500 (Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm; Sat: 9am – 1pm; except Sundays and public holidays)
Email: staycation_delights@hktb.com
Spend-to-Redeem “Staycation Delights”: Redemption Tips
| Eligibility |
Applicable products |
- Aged 18 or above before the check-in day and
- received at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Hong Kong before the check-in day
- Holder of a valid HKID card
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- All overnight accomodation offers of HK$500 or above (maximum 2 consecutive nights)
- Accomodation period: 7 September to 2 November (last check-in date: 31 October)
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Steps
| Step 1: Collect receipts (16 August – 31 October) |
- Spend HK$800 or more in physical retail or dining outlets (maximum 2 receipts) and keep the original machine-printed receipts
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Step 2: Book direct with the hotel (from 9am, 7 September)
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- Book direct according to the available methods designated by the hotel, either by email or the hotel’s in-house booking system.
- Required information:
- Specify “HKstay” in the email subject or enter “HKstay” in the promo code section of hotel’s booking system
- Names of guests (as printed on their HKID cards)
- Check-in and check-out dates
- Title of the accomodation offer
- Copies of the receipts must be submitted upon booking
- After receiving the booking information and verifying the receipts, the hotel will confirm the booking within 48 hours (some hotels may ask for credit card details for a deposit).
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Step 3: Check in
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- Submit the original machine-printed receipts (the receipts will not be returned).
- Show the original vaccination record or an electronic copy issued by the Department of Health (other guests staying together are not required to provide the vaccination records).
- HK$500 will be deducted from the hotel bill.
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| “Staycation Delights”: FAQ |
1) Am I eligible for the programme if I received my jabs outside Hong Kong?
- No
- Participants must receive one of the designated COVID-19 vaccines in the HKSAR Government’s Vaccination Programme.
2) Can I enjoy a HK$1,000 discount on 1 booking with 2 receipts valued at HK$800 each?
- No
- Each HK$500 accommodation discount is valid for only 1 booking. Each booking will be discounted only once.
3) Can I redeem a HK$8,000 receipt for 10 discount offers?
- No
- Each receipt can be redeemed or used for a maximum of 1 accommodation discount offer.
- Each offer applies to only 1 booking.
4) Can I use the HK$500 discount offer for dining or other services at the hotel?
- The offer is applicable only to products with overnight room stay. It is not applicable to restaurant booking or other spending or services without a room stay.
- Government designated quarantine hotels are excluded from the programme.
5) If I submit my booking to the hotel at 9am on 7 September, will I be able to book the hotel successfully?
- As the number of discount offers is limited, the bookings are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Because of processing, it will take some time for the hotel to get back to the customers. Therefore, a successful booking submission does not guarantee a booking confirmation.
- Participants are advised to be patient after submitting their reservation. After receiving the booking information and verifying the spending receipts, the hotel will send a confirmation within 48 hours to the customer whose booking is succesful.
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Provisional visitor arrivals in July 2021
The HKTB announced that the provisional visitor arrivals in July were about 8,660, a 58% drop year on year.
| Market |
July
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January to July
(year-on-year change) |
| Mainland |
6,302 (+10.4%) |
30,565 (-98.9%) |
| Non-Mainland* |
2,364 (-84.1%) |
11,850 (-98.6%) |
| Short-haul |
918 (-77.4%) |
4,880 (-98.6%) |
| Long-haul |
923 (-86.1%) |
4,500 (-98.6%) |
| New markets |
404 (-89.9%) |
1,883 (-96.4%) |
| Total |
8,666 (-57.9%) |
42,415 (-98.8%) |
Note: Because of rounding up, the total may differ from the sum of the individual figures
*Includes figures from long-haul, short-haul, and new markets, as well as the Macao SAR.
(Full details of June visitor arrivals will be released on 31 August.) |