Tagged With "Hong Kong"
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Qatar buys into another oneworld partner
While fellow Gulf carrier Etihad pulls out of some of its investments, Qatar is buying nearly 10% of alliance partner Cathay Pacific.
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Highly Awaited Peninsula Hotel Paris Opens August 1st
Hong Kong based Peninsula Hotels is opening a hotel in Paris, August 1st. It's one of the most anticipated luxury hotel openings this year. The historic building took six years to restore. The building was the hotel where George Gershwin stayed...
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PortMoresby in Borneo Index
BLOGS June 11, 20014: Market in Sibu June 18, 2014: On the Batang Rejang June 25, 2014: A Small Town, More Boats & the Rain Forest of Sarawak July 2, 2014: Borneo: Last Stop, Kuching July 9, 2014: Borneo, the Last Market PICTURES OF THE DAY June 14, 2014: River Boats, Sarawak June 21, 2014: Headhunters, Borneo June 28, 2014: Tua Pek Kong Temple, Kuching To read more of PortMoresby's contributions, click here .
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Airport traffic in Hong Kong up almost 9%!
Hong Kong's busy airport is getting even busier according to a report on Airport World. Passenger and cargo traffic are both increasing steadily, largely due to increased flights with mainland China but also with North American destinations....
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Atlanta airport not sure it likes being 'world's busiest'
Atlanta's thinking "most-traveled" sounds better for passengers than "busiest," but it tops the list again by any name.
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Asia cruise market grows 24% in 2015
The cruise industry continues to expand with Asian passengers taking cruises at double-digit growth rates.
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Hong Kong Airlines gets its first North America route
Hong Kong Airlines starts its first trans-Pacific service with a daily flight to Canada's western gateway, Vancouver.
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Just in time: Report on airline punctuality
KLM tops the list with nearly 90% on-time record. At the bottom of the list, Hainan Airlines with only a 30% score.
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Survey: 30% would trade pay for travel
A survey sponsored by Booking.com has found that nearly 30% of the business travelers surveyed would take a job with lower pay if it meant more business travel.
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Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
Alisa Mura shares some of the traditions and cultural gems you can find tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong.
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World's busiest air routes: All in Asia and Pacific
The world's busiest air routes are all in Asia and Pacific areas, according to 2016 stats from IATA.
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Flash sale to Asia! $399.00 Round Trip
Air China is offering a great flash sale to Asia starting at $399 round trip.
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HMY Britannia.
Ian Cook takes us on a phototour of the retired Royal Yacht Britannia, and provides a detailed account of her design and distinguished service to Great Britain.
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Economists tracking world's Big Mac prices
The Economist's annual index of currency values and purchasing power, using one of the world's most common commodities: the Big Mac.
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How to Make Your Short Vacation to Hong Kong Delightful?
What makes Hong Kong immensely popular? This densely populated city located in southeastern China is hugely famous for its food and fashion. You can also find a lot of fun things to do when you are visiting Hong Kong. The plethora of options available often creates confusion in the minds of the visitors who are on a short vacation to this city. If you want to make use of your Hong Kong trip effectively, the beautiful places that you must visit are given below. The wonderful view from the...
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VR park puts you in The Hunger Games
A new Chinese amusement park feeds its patrons dark fantasies with a chance to virtually step into dangerous film worlds.
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Mickey D: Bringing it all back home
McDonald's is planning to show off some of its international dishes at U.S. restaurants.
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Atlanta still world's busiest airport
The world's busiest airports mostly keep their rankings, but change may be in the future.
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Three-way tie for 'most expensive city'
An annual list of most and least expensive cities shows a number of tie scores and a few surprises.
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Hong Kong tourism hit by protests
The mass demonstrations in Hong Kong over the past few months are turning into a major problem for Hong Kong tourism.
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Starbucks index: Facts aren't all they seem!
An index that compares the price of a latte around the world misses an essential point.
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4 Nights in Shanghai
If you are planning on visiting China, one place you can’t miss off your itinerary is Shanghai. Easily accessible from Hong Kong and Beijing by air, this is the jewel in modern industrial China’s crown and a mesmerising city to visit. Located on the east coast of China on the Huangpu river, Shanghai is more than just a city, it’s a metropolis! They say there are more cranes in Shanghai than any other place in the world and I can believe it. Shanghai isn’t just big, it’s enormous! Down have...
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The Most-Crowded Skies: Who'd Guess?
Turns out the world's busiest air routes are short ones in densely-populated areas. Oh, right! We should have thought of that.
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Huge Airfare Sale; Grab Tickets to GO FAR on QATAR
Qatar Airlines is offering a truly vast sale from flights originating in Philadelphia to celebrate its launch there April 2. Book by Feb 7th. Make it sooner for the incredible prices. Travel dates start April 2nd and end at...
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National Museum of Play, Rochester, NY
Yes, that's a real diner, inside the museum lobby. A perfect start and finish for the museum that also includes play areas, areas to learn about play, and a toy store. Read on...
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New study: How smartphones change travel
We all know smartphones have 'changed everything,' and a Hong Kong professor is studying how they've changed how we travel.
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Dog avoids hefty Airline Ticket Purchase
A clever dog discovered how to tag along with his owner, without having to buy an airline ticket.
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Oct. 26, 2018: Inside the Empire State Building
PHeymont slips into the Empire State Building to share its inner glory, less well-known than its famous exterior.
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How dumb can you be? (2)
Bob Cranwell recounts, as only he can, a trip to Yemen at a time when military tensions and unrest were quite high.
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The Smaller World of Hamburg Harbor
Hamburg's harbor world of huge ships, containers and cranes also has space for a wide variety of smaller craft and a lot of history.
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Which airlines get you there on time?
OAG data analysts check out the ontime performance of the world's airlines.
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What's in a name? China says 'a lot'
China again warns foreign airlines not to refer to Taiwan as a country—or Hong Kong or Macao, either.
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Highly interesting facts about China’s weather you should know
Visiting China for your next vacation is a great plan without doubt. The country offers excellent opportunities for travelers and tourists from across the globe for exploring the various cities in the country. The rich traditional and cultural heritage of China is well known. The best thing is that the country has immense diversities and there is something or the other for all kinds of travelers and tourists. Residents of USA, intending to visit China must make suitable arrangements for the...
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Re: Lonely Planet's Best Bang for Your Buck in 2015
My view of the list is suggestions of moderately priced options that many travelers may not have considered. It doesn't say cheapest. Taiwan, for instance, was offered as a less expensive alternative to Hong Kong, a place I've been several times and is far from a budget destination. I have to say, after reading the comparison, I'll consider Taiwan, rather than another visit to HKG, which I love. I think that was the point and why I chose to post it here.
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Re: Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
Hi Marilin! Thanks sooo much for reading, it's really appreciated
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Re: Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
Thanks for this post! It's too easy for those of us who have never been there to see Hong Kong as just a bustling high-rise city. I love when my expectations get changed!
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Re: Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
I love this post! Thanks for sharing your visit to Hong Kong with us.
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Re: Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
@Paul Heymont @Travel Luver Thanks so much for reading and positive comments, so glad to see you found this article informative and enjoyable.
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Re: Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
So much more to Hong Kong than the media / TV would have us believe. Maybe it's not as suppressed by China as much as we're lead to believe.
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Re: Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
@GarryRF Thanks for reading! Yes there is so much more to see and learn in HK, in cultural aspect especially.
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What’s on in Hong Kong: Upcoming Events to Look Forward To
Hong Kong events and festivals include more than the various list provided by bloggers. The most popular among them are international performance night and Chinese New Year. Also, float exhibitions, plus fireworks in addition to Christmas or winter festivals, are famous. These festivals encompass literature, films, art, and books held in the city. If you are interested in festivals, you can indulge in a Hong Kong tour for your next vacation. List of Hong Kong events and festivals Of all the...
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Supersonic: Is United hunting unicorns?
Gumbo's news desk takes a skeptical look at United's commitment to buying supersonic airliners.
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London: Swimming in the Sky
A seemingly impossible London swimming pool hung between two buildings may be just a harbinger of what could be next.
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New list: Most and Least Expensive Cities
Mercer's annual cost of living survey highlights some surprising winners and losers among cities.
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Cape Town Bounces Back
Barry Barford is drawn to the natural beauty of Cape Town and impressed by its resilience.
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Airport rankings: Doha up, Singapore slips
The annual rating of the world's top airports has a new winner at the top.
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Chase plans to open airport lounges
Where Amex has gone, Chase is not far behind: the credit card giant is opening the first of a series of airport lounges.