HKTB UPDATES Hong Kong Tourism Board Appoints Regional Director, Southeast Asia The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Mr Raymond Chan has been appointed Regional Director, Southeast Asia effective 1 May 2018.  In his new role, Mr Chan will lead the development and implementation of HKTB’s marketing strategies in Southeast Asia. ► UPCOMING EVENTS Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival (22 – 24 Jun 2018) Follow the lead of Hongkongers and make a party out of an ancient Chinese festival under the modern skyline of Victoria Harbour. Enjoy boats, beers and the cheers of hundreds of thousands of spectators — it’s the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival! ► Design For Asia pop-up store (Till 12 Aug 2018) The Hong Kong Design Centre joins forces with local shop Kapok for a three-month pop-up to showcase emerging Asian designers and their innovative work. Some 13 award winning creations will be available for purchase at this pop-up with products ranging from DIY digital cameras to filament-shaped LED light bulbs. ► International Arts Carnival 2018 (6 Jul – 12 Aug 2018) One of the largest family arts festivals in Hong Kong, the carnival presents a splendid array of inspirational and fun-filled arts programmes every summer, including ballet, electroluminescent and multi-media traditional Chinese puppetry, music, music theatre for babies and physical theatre, magic and circus shows and more by brilliant visiting performers as well as outstanding local artists. ► OFFERS AND PROMOTIONS Enjoy new exclusive privileges & offers when you become a Hong Kong Specialist (HKS) Club member Planning to visit Hong Kong in the coming months? Become a Hong Kong Specialist (HKS) Club member and get your welcome pack with a variety of attractive items worth over HK$800! What’s more! ► PartnerNet LIVE CHAT PartnerNet’s free live chat service offers members easy, instant access to HKTB staff. Versions have recently been launched in markets such as Australia, Canada, India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, the UK and the US. ► MICE UPDATE Hong Kong Rewards 2018/2019 Recognised as one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant cities, Hong Kong is a destination of superlatives for your convention delegates or meeting and incentive groups. MEHK has joined forces with industry partners to develop privileges that take corporate events to new heights. Read on to discover why Hong Kong should be your first choice for any event! ► New ways to explore Chinese culture in 2018 Ancient Chinese art forms and practices combined with contemporary activity-rich offerings make Hong Kong a perfect choice for MICE planners looking to bring new and compelling team-building activities to their programme. ► DINING UPDATES 1 Hong Kong Street Food: Dai Pai Dongs (by Tripsavvy.com) ► 2 Street food in Hong Kong: Try egg tarts, fish balls, roast goose, noodles and more (By Honeycombers Hong Kong) ► 3 7 of the best places to eat in Sheung Wan (By South China Morning Post) ► 4 Time for Tea: the best teahouses in Hong Kong (By Home Journal) ► 5 Spring-themed Afternoon Tea (By THE HK HUB) ►	ATTRACTION UPDATES Hong Kong Disneyland has launched its first Carnivale of Stars Hong Kong Disneyland has launched its first Carnivale of Stars, with an exciting line-up throughout spring and summer! The extended seasonal treat kicks off with springtime celebrations from now till June 20, with a host of beloved Disney friends filling every day and night with Disney magic. ► Warcraft Experience Opens Step into the World of Azeroth with VR Madame Tussauds Hong Kong announced the launch of Warcraft Experience. Two of the main characters Lothar and Durotan from the highly anticipated film were immortalised in the famed attraction at The Peak. ► Enjoy a relaxing alfresco dining at Ocean Park with free park admission on Friday and Saturday nights Ocean Park today announced the launch of its nighttime lakeside dining experience – Chill Out, from 13 April to 29 June 2018, during which guests can enjoy free park admission* on Friday and Saturday nights after 6:30pm to savour a range of exceptional food and beverage options with fabulous performance by a 5-person band and renowned DJs alongside the Aqua City Lagoon. ► sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Celebrates 7th Anniversary with Great Offers sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck is turning seven years old this year! To mark this joyous anniversary, sky100 is kicking off its grand celebrations with a fabulous range of offers from 12 April to 30 June 2018, including the “7th Anniversary Double Delights Package” and “Sky-high Birthday Ice-Cream Giveaway”. Come and share the joy with us at 393m above sea level! ► DESTINATION UPDATES Hong Kong’s best vintage shops (by Time Out Hong Kong) Find yourself reminiscing about the good old days? Take a trip back in time with a visit to one these vintage shops. ► We Bare Bears’ Selfie Trip (Till 17 Jun 18) Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear from Cartoon Network’s We Bare Bears are going to have their first working holiday in Hong Kong. They’ll be bringing their selfie sticks and seeing the sights around the city, like the local famous teahouse, herbal tea kiosk, traditional grocery store and egg waffles stall. ► Great Outdoors Tours Check out the reviews from 3 outdoor adventure groups from Meetup.com as they experienced the following tours: •   Lai Chi Wo Hiking Tour► •   Geopark Hiking Tour► •   Geopark Boat Tour ► Explore the Artistic Side of Hong Kong Like A Local Hong Kong’s creative scene is ever-booming with artsy districts including Sham Shui Po, plus restaurants that marry art and gastronomy. Check out where culture-loving visitors can discover Hong Kong like a local. ► Hong Kong Tourism Board to Showcase Best of Hong Kong’s Muslim Offerings Have Halal Will Travel (HHWT) has named Hong Kong as Preferred Destination of the Year and will produce Muslim-targeted content, itineraries and tips on how to discover Hong Kong like a local. local. ►
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