Cathay Pacific will be offering to residents in Southeast Asia, 80,000 round-trip air tickets to Hong Kong. For the residents in Singapore, there will be 12,500 tickets! This initiative is in support of Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB) “Hello Hong Kong” campaign to welcome tourists back to the city, with the travel restrictions have now been lifted. 

For the Southeast Asia residents 

For the Southeast Asia residents, this campaign will be launched in phases. Beginning first with Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines on 1st, 2nd and 3rd March 2023 respectively. 

Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia, will be in the next stages two weeks later. 

Hong Kong’s Biggest Welcome to the World

The “Hello Hong Kong” promotional campaign is rolled out worldwide to send a positive message to the whole world that Hong Kong is back with a bang, signature and new exciting experiences await travelers visiting Hong Kong.

An array of enticing welcoming offers from over 16,000 outlets across the city have been put together by the HKTB and the tourism and hospitality sectors to welcome back visitors. Among which, at the initial stage, at least 1 million “Hong Kong Goodies” visitor consumption vouchers will be given out, covering a complimentary welcome drink at participating bars, restaurants, and hotels, or a cash voucher to be redeemed in the transportation, culinary and retail sectors, as well as attractions. 

“World of Winners” Ticket Offers

I would like to join the “World of Winners” campaign, what should I do? If you like to join this campaign, you must be a Cathay member. You may sign up for a free membership on Cathay’s Pacific website. This campaign will run from 2nd March 2023 (12:00 local time) to 8th March 2023 (23:59 local time). 

During this period, members must visit the campaign website, sign in using their Cathay membership details and answer three questions correctly. The prize will be awarded to the first 12.500 entrants with correct answers. 

Take note! Each member may submit ONE entry only. The winners will also be announced on the campaign website on 20th March 2023, and they will also receive an email with details on how to redeem their prize. 

Phase 1 (Thailand, Singapore and Philippines) 

Phase 2 (Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia)

Dominic Perret, Cathay Pacific’s Regional General Manager for Southeast Asia, says, “As Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong emerge from the past three challenging years and markets begin to recover, we are excited to be rebuilding both our Company and our home hub. As a leading airline in the region, we are proud to be part of this campaign to promote Hong Kong in Southeast Asia, and we hope our customers experience all the rich offerings that Hong Kong has to offer the moment they board our flights.” 

Raymond Chan, Regional Director, Southeast Asia of Hong Kong Tourism Board says, “The Hong Kong Tourism Board is prepared to welcome visitors from Southeast Asia once again with great pleasure. Hong Kong is extending its warmest welcome along with a variety of attractive offers through the launch of a global integrated campaign – Hello Hong Kong. I am confident that visitors will enjoy a unique and unforgettable travel experience when they return to this vibrant city with Hong Kong’s diverse culture and immersive tourism offerings. 

Vivian Cheung, Chief Operation Officer of AAHK, says, “As part of the relief package for Hong Kong’s aviation industry during the pandemic, AAHK provided liquidity support to the home-based carriers in 2020 by sponsoring air tickets in advance. The air tickets will be used to promote traffic recovery when the pandemic subsides. Hong Kong has opened up and we are eager to welcome visitors from different parts of the world. Various new services and facilities are ready at HKIA and we are looking forward to providing passengers a brand new airport experience.” 

Hello Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific!

If you have been thinking/planning to visit or revisit Hong Kong, this would be a great time to join this campaign and say “Hello Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific!”

For more information on the “World of Winners” Ticket Offers campaign, please visit https://flights.cathaypacific.com/en_SG/offers/world-of-winners.html. 

* Information and pictures courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board, Cathay Pacific Airways and Current Global *

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Take note! Episode 1 of “New Taste of Hong Kong” Season 2 will premiere on TLC SEA to Singapore and Malaysia audiences on 21st January 2022 at 20:05, and Episode 2 will premiere on 28th January 2022 at 20:05.

The new season will introduce actor and culinary enthusiast Fabio Grangeon as the new host. In between projects, Fabio explores places that may become his next home in Asia, harvesting new memories and sensations through tastes and stories, all of which fuel his imagination and serve as his inspiration to cook and to perform. Fabio will be the guide as he experiences the New Taste of Hong Kong, immersing himself among people that have fallen in love with the city.

The tour guide, and Hong Kong Super Fan Alexandra Unrein, are one such example: “The first time I came to Hong Kong, – I lost my heart, “she says. “Then I met my husband, so I lost it twice. I decided to stay around, and then I became a Hong Kong tour guide.”

Fabio will be visiting iconic areas, starting with Sai Kung and Central, with colourful characters who show him the natural side of Hong Kong juxtaposed with the creative street art scene.

The show unravels the story behind every ingredient, flavour, and dish, along with the people dedicated to honouring them. Indulging in the city’s iconic nightlife in Central, Fabio tastes modernist inspiration from Mixologist Antonio Lai of Quinary, named Asia’s 50 best bars, who serves him Oolong Tea Collins, drawing the long tradition of drinking tea, Yum Cha. “This allowed me to connect with my family, bringing my memory back to the old days — this is a Hong Kong-style of drink.”

In West Kowloon, Fabio catches up with neighbourhood locals of Yau Ma Tei and Jordon, who show him why Hong Kong is so unique, tasting famous traditional food products that will shock his taste buds. The show celebrates how the city’s diversity contributes to a thriving arts scene, with traditional culture and heritage being valued and preserved while new cultures are accepted and melded together with the old to create something uniquely Hong Kong.

Jessica Burrows, a soloist with Hong Kong Ballet and Hong Kong Super Fan, shows Fabio around the West Kowloon Cultural District, a growing art and cultural hub. She says the diversity is why she fell in love with the city. “The dynamic energy is incredible,” she says. “It’s very inspiring, and there are so many people from so many different places in the world. You learn a lot.”

As the show follows the stories of people changed by the city, it also showcases changes within the iconic city. The show traces Hong Kong’s unique legacy of preserving and honouring tradition amid the march for modernity, spotlighting humble street corner shops passed down for generations and a history spanning decades.

The Sindart in Bowring Centre is a special place where craftsman Miru Wong’s family has been doing business since 1958. The history has fueled her worn work, saying, “I find my inspiration in some traditional Chinese stories and from our daily lives.” Jay Liu, the principal flautist for the SAR Philharmonic Orchestra and shopkeeper for Liu Ma Kee Limited, which crafts traditionally fermented tofu, also celebrates the importance of family as a fourth-generation owner of a hidden gem at the heart of Min Street has operated for over a hundred years.

Fabio Grangeon says of his experience: “I am beyond charmed by the authenticity of this place and its people.  I feel lucky to have made these new friends who have helped me explore Hong Kong through the precious experiences of each of them—finding inspiration in their personal stories.  Through scenery, food and art, they all have stories to share.  But my journey isn’t over.  There are many more stories to be found.”

Check out the Facebook teaser video here!

For fans of Hong Kong travel and tourism, do keep a lookout for Discovery’s ‘New Taste of Hong Kong‘ Season 2 with New Host Fabio Grangeon!  The ‘New Taste of Hong Kong‘ allows audiences in Singapore and Malaysia the chance to discover and explore the city as it has never experienced before, offering surprises in every corner, against the backdrop of beautiful natural sceneries and lively nightlife.

Do share this travel show with your family, loved ones, relatives and friends!

* Information and picture courtesy of Discovery Inc and Media Outreach *

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