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| HKTB HAPPENINGS |
| | | 360 Hong Kong Moments – ASMR in Hong Kong Outdoors | | Turn up the volume, and immerse yourself in all the fun Hong Kong's outdoors has to offer. Discover the wild side of our city, and be ready to embrace all the natural wonders, picturesque views and cool water sports on your next trip! Bookmark our exciting itineraries now! | | | | | |
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| BI-MONTHLY TRADE UPDATE WEBINARS |
| | HKTB continues to engage overseas trade partners through webinars, updating on the latest tourism developments.
We have organized our first trade online tour on Peng Chau in June, under the theme of Welless in Hong Kong and we have brought trade partners across Southeast Asia to uncover the vibrant arts scene on the old industrial island.
We would like to thank all our trade partners who has attended this online tour and here is an inspiration on how you can spend a day in Peng Chau! | | | |
 | | Morning: | | • | Start your day at A Noy Bakery where tourists and locals alike flock here for the mouthwatering fermented soybean sesame biscuits | | • | Explore the Leather Factory, a monument site that has been revitalised and turned into an artsy junkyard | | • | Visit the Chiu Kee Porcelain Factory, a story of passion and determination by a couple to keep a dying art alive - the Chinese handmade porcelain painting | | | Afternoon: | | • | For lunch, get your dim sum fix at Hoi King Seafood Restaurant, an old-school dim sum and Cantonese food joint where dishes are prepared in stacked up bamboo steamers | | • | Shop at Sat Sun Store, a charming place with lots of vintage and market treasures | | • | Take a leisurely walk to the top of Finger Hill where you can take in views of Lamma Island, Disneyland and Tsing Ma Bridge | | | Night: | | • | End your day with a sumptuous feast at Faai Che Cha Chaan Teng - a family-operated restaurant well known for serving the best seafood on the island | | | | | |
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| DESTINATION UPDATES |
| | | Revitalised Central Market | | Hong Kong’s historic Central Market is reopening soon as the newest revitalised heritage spot in the heart of the business district, 12 years after it was saved from redevelopment. | | | | | |
| | | Largest double-decker tram fleet in service (Hong Kong, 2021) | | HK Tramways has announced its Guinness World Records™ (GWR) achievement of the “largest double-decker tram fleet in service and also marked its 117th anniversary. Apart from holding "the largest fleet of double-decker trams in service" title, HK Tramways has also collaborated with Pantone Color Institute to create a new signature green shade that pays tribute to the HK Tram, “HK Tram Green”. | | | | | |
| | | Harbour City joins hands with Disney and Pixar to host Hong Kong’s first Pixar Fest | | In celebration of Pixar’s 35th anniversary, Harbour City have joint hands with Disney and Pixar once again to bring to the city the first-ever Pixar Fest from now through 15 August! Harbour City have launched a series of interactive activities, including augmented reality (AR) check-ins and an online game, connecting the real and virtual world across offline and online platforms, offering guests multidimensional experiences. | | | | | |
| | | The New Tuen Ma MTR Line Linking East and West | | The full Tuen Ma Line (TML) has commenced operation on 27 June 2021. With a route length of 56km and serving 27 stations and end-to-end journey time of about 73 minutes, the TML will be the longest railway line in Hong Kong linking the east and west of the New Territories and East Kowloon. | | | | | |
| | | Harbor Water Taxi All Set for Trial | | A water taxi ferry service on Victoria Harbour has started operation on a trial basis from early July. Passengers can enjoy the spectacular night scene of Victoria Harbour and the Symphony of Lights show during the journey. | | | | | |
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| ATTRACTION UPDATES |
| | | Water World Ocean Park Unveils Its Secret World of Fun and Thrills | | Just minutes from Hong Kong’s urban center, Water World Ocean Park Hong Kong transports you into a year-round, all-weather seaside water park, hidden in a natural wonderland. Water World Ocean Park is created for adventurers of all kinds. Whether they are young thrill seekers who love to test their limits or families wanting great bonding time, Water World promises a fun exploration filled with endless surprises and delights. | | | | | |
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| NEW HOTELS |
| | | The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong | | As the first Fullerton hotel in Hong Kong and first Fullerton resort worldwide, The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong is located at the heart of Island South in Hong Kong, just two stops away from the central business district by MTR. | | | | | |
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| MEETING AND EXHIBITIONS HONG KONG |
| | | Hong Kong’s Largest Fair a Prelude to Strong Exhibition Resumption in Q3 | | On the heels of Hong Kong topping the charts in The Economist’s ‘Global Normalcy Index’, the vibrancy in the city’s exhibition scene is demonstrating how Hong Kong continues cultivating business under the new normal —the Hong Kong Book Fair, the city’s largest annual fair, returned with fanfare last July with more than 830,000 visits recorded, about 85 per cent of the pre-pandemic levels, all under a new standard of stringent hygiene and seamless operations. | | | | | |
| | | Hong Kong’s Physical Fairs Attract Over a Million Visits in the Second Quarter of 2021 | | From April to June, Hong Kong’s exhibition scene has picked up more momentum with the return of a series of close to 20 physical exhibitions at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Featuring a wide variety of products and services ranging from technology, and lifestyle, to arts and jewellery, the successful fairs attracted over a million visits under the pandemic, which is a promising sign for the exhibition industry. | | | | | |
| | | Convention and Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme (CEISS): Extension to 30 Jun 2022 | | To support the gradual resumption of business events and strengthen the city’s reputation as a premier international convention and exhibition hub, the Hong Kong SAR Government has launched a 100% venue rental subsidy as part of the HK$1.02 billion Convention & Exhibition Industry Subsidy Scheme under the Anti-epidemic Fund. | | | | | |
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