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Spring is in the air, and we hope you are keeping safe and healthy.

Even though travel is not recommended at this time, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The tourism sector is optimistic that a successful vaccination drive will allow travelers' confidence to recover, and pent-up demand for travel may manifest itself in increased travel activity in the latter half of 2021. Read on to see what's happening in Hong Kong!
WHAT'S NEW IN HONG KONG?
360 Hong Kong Moments Series – Cityscapes
360 Hong Kong Moments is a series of videos created to take viewers on an immersive journey across Hong Kong and showcases the unique beauty and renewed vibrancy of the city. HKTB has recently launched five additional videos to capture engaging and iconic moments in the city.

New 'Hong Kong Super Fans' Global Engagement Program
The HKTB is harnessing the power of the community to remind people why they love Hong Kong. We invite Americans with social influence and a heartfelt connection to Hong Kong to participate in exclusive online and offline activities designed to showcase the city’s best offers. When travel is allowed again, we will invite them, together with other Super Fans worldwide, to explore Hong Kong’s heritage attractions, hidden local gems and exciting new happenings and share their experiences with their Fans & Friends. The HKTB has also organized a series of attractive offers and incentives for their Fans & Friends. 
Legoland Discover Center Hong Kong
The new indoor Lego playground opens at K11 MUSEA. It welcomes families and kids to explore a two to three-hour interactive and educational experience featuring 10 Lego-themed play areas. The Legoland Discovery Center highlights a creation of over 1.5 million Lego bricks in the Miniland, featuring Hong Kong iconic local landmarks and street views that include Star Ferry, Central Pier, Peak Tram, etc. The display took 7,150 hours to build and was created by 46 Lego builders, nine designers, and four technicians, making it the first of its kind in the city. 
West Kowloon Cultural District
The West Kowloon Cultural District occupies 99 acres of land on the westernmost tip of the Kowloon peninsula. It is conceptualized as one of the world’s largest cultural hubs. The waterfront area comprises 4 venues:
  • M+ – A world-class museum for visual culture, set to open at the end of 2021
  • The Hong Kong Palace Museum – A new home for China’s national treasure
  • Xiqu Centre – Dedicated to the traditional Chinese opera, yet designed in a modern style
  • Freespace – A prime venue for live performances in modern genres ranging from contemporary dance to jazz music
LOCAL UPDATE
Upcoming Webinar - March 31
Join us for a destination update and an incredible look at Hong Kong from our 360 Moments campaign and videos.

Play & Win Prizes!
Test your trivia skills in a fun game of Kahoot! One lucky attendee will win a $100 Gift Card and second place wins an authentic Hong Kong style afternoon tea set.
Craft Cocktails Lesson
Meet Victoria Chow, mixologist and founder of The Woods cocktail lounge in Hong Kong. She will teach you how to make a few modern cocktails inspired by Chinese New Year flavors.
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Chinese New Year Cooking Lesson
Meet Chef Jowett Yu, Executive Chef of Ho Lee Fook restaurant in Hong Kong. Learn how to make delicious steamed dumplings and egg rolls with a Chinese New Year twist.
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Videos and recipe cards created and provided by Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, San Francisco
Hong Kong Update & Feng Shui Masterclass
We had our first-ever joint North America webinar on Feb 24, attended by travel trade from Canada & the US. The Hong Kong Update & Feng Shui Masterclass was followed by an exciting game of Kahoot. Don’t worry if you missed it the first time, you can still watch it on here.
INSIDER TIP
There's no place like Hong Kong
Lindsay Varty is a professional rugby player proudly playing for her home city. She is also the author of Sunset Survivors, a book that focuses on Hong Kong’s fading traditional industries and the people who continue running them. Lindsay tells us what she missed about inimitable Hong Kong and her love for the city. She shares what inspired her return, what continues to inspire her love for her homeland every day, and the importance of preserving its past.