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HONG KONG EMBRACES NEW NORMS OF TRAVEL
The COVID-19 pandemic has grinded global travel to a halt and presented unprecedented challenges to Hong Kong’s tourism. Public health conditions of destinations, hygiene standards of transportation, hotels and other tourism facilities are expected to take precedence. In response, service providers in Hong Kong have unanimously stepped up in preparing for a post-pandemic world, including utilizing artificial intelligence and cleaning technologies in supplementing health and sanitation measures, on top of other service touchpoints such as provision of hand sanitizers and face masks. As the government allocates funding to support businesses’ anti-epidemic efforts, the HKTB has also put together an informational booklet to highlight how our tourism stakeholders are putting in place measures to make their facilities and the whole city of Hong Kong safer than ever for our overseas visitors. ►

NEW RETAIL AND DINING OPTION
	Tiffany & Co. Blue Box Café Hong Kong is home to the first Blue Box Café in Asia – only the second location in the world after the jewellery house’s flagship in New York City. Be enchanted by the iconic Tiffany Blue setting, from the walls to the tableware. The space is made up of two sections: a more public seating area and a quieter, more exclusive dining room in the back, separated in between by an alluring display of Tiffany’s homeware. Breakfast at Tiffany’s is no longer just a dream. ►

	MoMA Design Store The Museum of Modern Art in New York is one of the world’s largest and more influential museums of modern art. The new Hong Kong outpost is MoMA’s third and largest in Asia. It offers selection of design products and gifts inspired by MoMA’s collection, as well as collaborations with some of the most renowned artists in the world. Guests can immerse themselves in 6,000 square feet of retail space while exploring and enjoying art in a contemporary setting. ►

	Fortnum & Mason Founded in 1707 and a supplier to the Royal Family, award-winning food and lifestyle brand Fortnum & Mason has picked Hong Kong as the residence of its first solely owned and operated store outside the UK. Located along the newly developed Victoria Dockside, the 7,000 square feet space will feature a selection of Fortnum’s most celebrated products, as well as the new Musea Blend created exclusively to celebrate the launch in the SAR. Fortnum’s famous Afternoon Tea will also be on offer each day, accompanied by a live pianist and spectacular skyline vistas. ►

	Blue Bottle Café One of the world’s most iconic coffee brands finally has its first outpost in Hong Kong. Originally from Oakland, California, the brand is known for its minimalist aesthetics and New Orleans-styled iced coffee. The Hong Kong store spans across two storeys, and is located right by the Central Mid-Levels escalator. On the ground floor customers can enjoy coffees as well as shop for merchandise, while upstairs is where you’ll find the famed pourover bar and chill out on one of the leather-and-wood director chairs. ►

RE-OPENED ATTRACTIONS
After an extended period of closures due to COVID-19, many attractions in Hong Kong have re-opened their doors to welcome visitors again, with precautionary protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of all guests and staff. Here are the key attractions that have resumed operations as of 1 July 2020: • Hong Kong Disneyland • Madame Tussauds Hong Kong • Monopoly Dreams Hong Kong™ • Noah’s Ark Hong Kong • Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car • Ocean Park Hong Kong • sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck • The Peak Tram Please visit the respective websites for more information.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS
	In addition to soaring skyscrapers and densely populated streets, you may also experience Hong Kong’s unexpected natural beauty. From amazing hiking and cycling trails to a stunning Geopark, rich and varied flora and fauna to magnificent beach views; it is amazing to find unspoiled nature and busy urban life in such close proximity. ►

NEW HALAL-CERTIFIED CHINESE PASTRY
	Imperial Patisserie With its proud roots in Hong Kong, Imperial Patisserie is dedicated to bridge Chinese heritage and creative presence, delivering exceptional quality Chinese pastry that is 100% authentically made in Hong Kong. With its kitchen Halal-certified since early 2020, Muslim visitors can also now pick from the wide selection of pastry from traditional cookies to eggrolls from Imperial Patisserie’s many outlets located across the city. ►

KIDSPLORER : HONG KONG
	Join Nathan in this 3-episode series as he goes on a mission to be the coolest tour guide for his beloved city of Hong Kong! Along with his newfound friends from Asia, the kids will team up and explore Hong Kong with their favourite cartoon characters such as We Bare Bears, The Powerpuff Girls and Ben 10. Premieres 12 July 2020 on Cartoon Network.

TRADE UPDATE WEBINARS
	Between 19 to 30 June, HKTB organised a series of five webinars across Southeast Asia to provide the latest updates on tourism development and introduce some of the precautionary measures taken by facilities providers and tourism stakeholders in response to the coronavirus situation. The webinar series were attended by close to 700 representatives from travel agencies, airlines and industry associations from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
A copy of the presentation can be downloaded here. ►

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Updated 6th July 2020