Hong Kong Tourism News

LUXE City Guides the consummately stylish pocket guides famous for their original content and uniquely beautiful covers, have expanded their range of international titles to include the cities of Amsterdam and Stockholm.

This Photo Point Guide is designed to tell users where in HK the best places to take professional photographs. With many professional photographs taken by Lars Rucker, he will guide users step by step as to where to take the photos.

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has strengthened its efforts in nurturing hospitality graduates to address the growing demands of the hospitality and tourism industry in Hong Kong and the region.

Chef Yoshiharu Kaji’s Arrival and the Launch of New Interactive iPad Menus

Manila residents, local and foreign tourists visiting Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines frequently visit the famous lake of Clark Freeport to unwind and relax. Families with children organize reunion and retreat in the famous Clearwater Resort

Novotel Citygate Hong Kong’s continuous effort and commitment to the environment has been rewarded with the Bronze award for “2010 Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence – Hotels and Restaurants”, the most reputable award in Hong Kong.

Classy Frontiers, a travel agency specialized in luxury travel, has launched 2 new voyages: Philippines with the Family and Palawan Natural Wonders. Catered to families and couples, the voyages focus on culture discovery, beach relax, island cruises.

The 2nd international medical tourism conference: Pioneering the Future in Global Healthcare takes place May 23-24, 2011 in Las Vegas, USA. Novasans is a proud media partner to the event, bridging medical tourism professionals from around the world.

The international medical travel community will meet at the European Medical Travel Conference 2011 in Barcelona, 27-29 April 2011. Novasans is a media partner to the cross-border healthcare event, discussing trends in medical tourism and healthcare.

The global medical tourism and healthcare directory Novasans is now a member of European Medical Travel Forum, connecting people involved in medical travel and cross border healthcare.

ask Ting Ting, an interactive tour guide for visitors to Hong Kong, have announced their alliance with local loyalty and membership provider Total Loyalty Company, to provide travellers with access to geographically relevant local deals in Hong Kong.

India’s first Transit Hotel called Eaton Smart (with rooms available in 5 hour slots to help passengers relax before or after a flight) is set to open in quarter 1, 2011 in India's flagship at New Delhi International Airport Terminal 3.

Introducing Hong Kong’s Most Interactive, Comprehensive Guide for Travelers. Ask Ting Ting is a City Guide preinstalled on a Smartphone and features over 600 recommendations, free internet and free local and international phone calls.

Chinese delegation comes to Houston (Texas), though some who had hoped to be here couldn't get visas

First Blossom Japan Luxury Travel Show Off to a Successful Start in Tokyo. New exclusive event hailed as the beginning of a new era for the luxury travel industry in Japan: Enticing the rich Chinese outbound tourists is a priority.

As more wealthy Chinese couples are searching for luxury destinations for their weddings and honeymoons, the Caribbean Wedding Association will help the Caribbean tourism industry to entice more Chinese couples.

Novotel Citygate Hong Kong is pleased to announce the appointment of Kumar Ellawala as Resident Manager.

The global healthcare and medical tourism guide Novasans is proud to declare media partnership to Medical Care Beyond Borders, a summit aimed at tapping the potential of the international patient market.

China Elite Focus Limited, the leading Hong Kong-based marketing agency targeting affluent and wealthy Chinese outbound tourists, has selected Patrick Cooke as its new Vice President of U.S. Sales & Marketing.

As China’s travel market continues to grow, with an 11% uptick in the number of travelers last year, adoption of online booking is picking up as well. While only 10% of 2009 trips were booked online, that proportion should double by 2011.

The 9th annual Hong Kong Cricket Festival starts Friday 3rd December at a new ground, Kai Tak Cricket Ground, former site of the famous international airport.

Every year, millions of real trees are being used for the holiday season, many which are not grown in sustainable forests.

Novasans is one of the 12 finalists to Thailand Medical Tourism Blog Contest, and will from November 15, 2010, also be blogging about medical tourism and healthcare in Thailand on the MedBlogContest website.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is pleased to welcome in a senior delegation led by Ms Charlotte Sahl-Madsen, Danish Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation to its campus on 15 September.

Forget entertaining clients and associates in karaoke bars, with free flow of “Moutai”.  The new generation of Chinese businessmen is more likely to be talking deals on luxury boats.

The global healthcare directory and medical tourism guide Novasans now presents its Media Partnership with The World Health Care Congress Middle East, held in Abu Dhabi December 5-7, 2010.

The luxury resort operator, which makes the bulk of its profits in Southeast Asia, was hit by a string of events, which benched more Europeans and U.S. tourists at home.But there’s a glimmer at the end of the tunnel, and it’s coming from China.

Bangkok's Chaophya Park Hotel will headline sponsor this weekend's third annual Thailand International Cricket Sixes 2010 tournament taking place at Harrow International School.

The Caribbean has an opportunity to bring in ultra-high earners from China. But destinations must focus on the right people and understand the market completely, said Pierre Gervois of China Elite Focus Ltd.

Shanghai Travelers' Club VIP members will have the opportunity to experience the Coco Chanel Suite at the Ritz Paris, for a very limited number of guests.

Luxury hotel operator, Langham Hotels International will plant its unique blend of stimulating modern hospitality in the Middle East with the introduction of the 250-room Langham Place in Doha, Qatar in 2012.

Enchanting European hospitality will arrive in the dynamic city of Shenzhen in southern China from 2012 following the signing of a management agreement between Langham Hotels International and Shenzhen East Pacific Group for The Langham, Shenzhen.

The prestigious Shanghai Travelers’ Club is also promoting yachting VIP events for its wealthy Chinese members, and has a strong role in promoting the yacht luxury lifestyle for rich Shanghainese.

The global healthcare directory and medical tourism guide Novasans today declares itself media partner to the coming Oxford Summit of Leaders. The event is held in Oxford, England, October 10th to 13th 2010.

Langham Hotels International today announced the appointment of Patti Elliott as the Director of Sales - Central Region. She will focus on the development of meetings and key corporate business from the Midwest United States.

Manila hostage crisis fiasco resulting in death of innocent HK tourist crippled Philippines tourism. Visitors to Philippines change their itinerary to avoid Manila in favor of safety and security of Clark Freeport Zone.

Pierre Gervois, the world’s leading authority on the new affluent Chinese travelers, will reveal the most effective ways for the Caribbean to attract the large and growing number of Chinese millionaires.

Langham Hotels International has signed a management agreement for Langham Place, Ningbo Culture Plaza, Ningbo which will open in late-2011. The move marks the luxury hotel operator’s first flag in one of China’s strategic second tier cities.

The online medical tourism directory Novasans today proudly declares its media partnership to Medical Tourism Expo 2010, held at the Nehru Center in Mumbai on 2-4 December, 2010.

De regering van Hong Kong heeft Hypsos de opdracht verstrekt om de Hong Kong Infrastructure Experience te produceren en bouwen. Deze tentoonstelling moet één van de belangrijke toeristische trektpleisters van Hong Kong gaan worden.

Langham Hotels International launches photography competition to capture an iconic moment. To win, photographers simply upload their striking images at iconiclangham.com. The top winner receives 4 nights in any Langham property and flights.

Just a short stroll to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and close to the city's renowned tourist attractions and shopping malls Novotel Century Hong Kong hotel is the best location for exploring this cosmopolitan in Hong Kong.

Ponte 16 Resort Hotel hosted the Macau Ponte 16 Hollywood "Legends" Press Conference with Julien's Auctions - a premier auction featuring the Best collection of Hollywood treasures to Asia, the first ever auction by Julien's Auctions in Asia

There have been over one million Chinese "visitors" to Barbados during the past three months, with another four million expected by the end of October...at the Shanghai World Expo. Now, it's time to attract them-for real- to the Barbados.

Professor Haiyan Song, Associate Director of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has recently been honoured with the John Wiley & Sons Lifetime Research Achievement Award.

Langham Hotels International has announced plans to open The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai, in October, marking the debut of its second property in the city. The opening offer is RMB1,865 references London's original grand hotel which opened in 1865

From now to 14 September 2010, choose a night of indulgence with Sweet Lullaby room package, combining an overnight stay with Sweet Lullaby Foot Massage (90 minutes) valued at HK$520. Leaving you with a fresh and energized feeling and restful sleep.

Novasans is now proud to present that the online global healthcare directory has over 1,000 followers on Facebook.

Langham Hotels International has announced it will open in 2013 the only hotel connected to the Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center, home to the Canton Import and Export Fair and Asia’s largest Exhibition space.

China Elite Focus, the well known Shanghai marketing agency, has the pleasure to announce its official partnership with Navigant Marketing (Miami), to offer more marketing services to the U.S. hospitality industry targeting Chinese inbound tourists.