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HK police arrests the man behind acid attacks on tourists

Hong Kong Acid Attacks

HK police arrests the man behind acid attacks on tourists

By David Eimer

The man, who police believe could be behind a campaign of terror in which 100 people have been injured in the last 13 months, was detained early on Sunday morning, just hours after 30 people were hurt

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Hong Kong Kai Tak cruise terminal to open in 2013

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Kai Tak cruise terminal to open in 2013

By Leslie Tang

HONG KONG - Hong Kong will start building its new Kai Tak Cruise Terminal next year in the hopes of developing into a premier cruise hub in the region.

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HK agents scramble to rescue holidays as BA strike looms

Hong Kong

HK agents scramble to rescue holidays as BA strike looms

By Patsy Moy

Hong Kong travel agencies are scrambling to secure seats with other airlines in an attempt to salvage Christmas travel plans of thousands before the British Airways cabin crew strike begins on Tuesday

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Direct flights between Fiji and Hong Kong started by Air Pacific

Largest Carrier Of Visitors To Fiji

Direct flights between Fiji and Hong Kong started by Air Pacific

By eTN Staff Writer

Air Pacific Limited, the largest carrier of visitors to Fiji, celebrated the success of its inaugural direct flight from Nadi of Fiji to Hong Kong today.

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Fiji-Hong Kong air services agreement to boost tourism

Fiji

Fiji-Hong Kong air services agreement to boost tourism

Fiji has signed an air services agreement with Hong Kong, which is expected to be a catalyst for boosting tourism and economic development.

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Hong Kong cabin crew alleges age discrimination by British Airways

Case To Be Heard Before Employment Appeals Tribunal

Hong Kong cabin crew alleges age discrimination by British Airways

By eTN Staff Writer

Fifteen female international cabin crew who are alleging age and race discrimination on the part of their former employer, British Airways, will have their case heard today (Thursday) before the Emplo

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PolyU School of Hotel & Tourism Management’s world leadership position strengthened

Committed To Achieving Global Excellence

PolyU School of Hotel & Tourism Management’s world leadership position strengthened

By eTN Staff Writer

The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is ranked no.

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Jet Airways launches new Delhi-Hong Kong daily services

2nd Daily Flight To Hong Kong From India

Jet Airways launches new Delhi-Hong Kong daily services

By eTN Staff Writer

Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, launched its new Delhi-Hong Kong service, its second daily flight to Hong Kong from India, aboard a state-of-the-art, wide-body Airbus 330-200 air

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Hong Kong cage dwellers - rent soars

Hong Kong Housing Situation

Hong Kong cage dwellers - rent soars

The downturn in Hong Kong's economy is turning into good news for landlords - and bad news for thousands of tenants who sleep in cramped metal cages rather than live on the streets of Asia's most expe

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Hong Kong public to continue travel spending in near future

ITE & ITE MICE Survey

Hong Kong public to continue travel spending in near future

By eTN Staff Writer

The two public days of ITE & ITE MICE this year, despite the financial crisis and swine flu, drew over 60,000 visitors, up 12 percent.

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Next ITE & ITE MICE will take place June 10-13, 2010 in Hong Kong

24th Annual Show

Next ITE & ITE MICE will take place June 10-13, 2010 in Hong Kong

By eTN Staff Writer

Held annually in Hong Kong, ITE & ITE MICE is among the few leisure and MICE shows in Asia covering a substantial market like Hong Kong and also the fast-growing markets of China and Asia, which bring

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Mongkok is on edge after another acid attack

Hong Kong

Mongkok is on edge after another acid attack

Something is amiss on the streets of Mongkok. Ordinarily, the bustling 4.4 square mile patch of shops and food stalls is packed with some of the highest rates of pedestrian traffic in the world.

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Tourists driven away by swine flu outbreak

Hong Kong

Tourists driven away by swine flu outbreak

Swine Flu’s May 1 appearance in Hong Kong helped drive the number of tourists visiting the Chinese territory down by 13.5% from the same month last year, the South China Morning Post reported.

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Macau: A Complex Destination in the PRC

Macau Tourism

Macau: A Complex Destination in the PRC

By Dr. Elinor Garely, eTN Staff Writer

Exactly! Where is it?

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Asian airlines get some relief packages from authorities in Asia

Airline Bail-outs

Asian airlines get some relief packages from authorities in Asia

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Staff Writer

Asian airlines are bracing gloomy times, despite their relative stronger position than their American or European counterparts.

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ITE proud to present Japan as Partnerland Asia this year

23rd International Travel Expo Hong Kong

ITE proud to present Japan as Partnerland Asia this year

By eTN Staff Writer

TKS, organizer of the 23rd International Travel Expo Hong Kong (ITE) and the concurrent 4th MICE, Business & Incentive Travel Expo (ITE MICE), is honored to welcome Japan to be Partnerland Asia of our

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Tourists, employees, quarantined at Hong Kong’s Metropark Hotel

Hong Kong

Tourists, employees, quarantined at Hong Kong’s Metropark Hotel

By latimes.com

With the SARS outbreak in 2003 not close to forgotten, Hong Kong authorities have acted decisively and swiftly in response to Asia’s first confirmed case of swine flu.

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Spring Airlines to obtain traffic rights to Hong Kong And Macau

China

Spring Airlines to obtain traffic rights to Hong Kong And Macau

By chinahospitalitynews.com

The Civil Aviation Administration of China has published a notice concerning the expansion of Spring Airlines's business scope making it the first private airline company in China to obtain traffic ri

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Travel advisories warn to avoid Bangkok

Bangkok Travel Advisories

Travel advisories warn to avoid Bangkok

By bangkokpost.com

Australia, Russia and Hong Kong have joined governments around the world in warning their citizens to avoid or reconsider travelling to protest-hit Bangkok.

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Luxury hotels in Hong Kong empty out as recession hits tourism

Hong Kong

Luxury hotels in Hong Kong empty out as recession hits tourism

By monstersandcritics.com

Hong Kong - Luxury hotels in Hong Kong are seeing occupancy rates fall steeply as travellers seek cheaper accommodation because of the global economic slump, according to government figures released M

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