Hotels & Tourism

Two women fined for operating unlicensed guesthouses

Two women were each fined $2,000 at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts for managing unlicensed guesthouses in Mong Kok.

Two women fined for operating unlicensed guesthouses

Two women were each fined $2,000 at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts for managing unlicensed guesthouses in Mong Kok.

Visitor arrivals up 14.7% in May

Appreciation of the yuan against the Hong Kong dollar was named one of the drivers.

GR8 Leisure Concept names George Wang as Group General Manager

The group’s Luxe Manor has reaped reputable awards under his leadership,

Hong Kong strictly monitors quality tourism scheme

Non-accredited merchants found to be displaying the QTS sign to receive warning letters from the Tourism Board to demand the immediate removal of...

Hong Kong’s April tourist arrivals up 20%

Though battered by the March 11 earthquake and its aftermath, the decline in arrivals from Japan was less than 1%, as business travel remained...

iVenture Card's opens HK office, unlimited access to HK attractions

iVenture Card opened its Hong Kong office on May 26 as it introduced the "See Hong Kong and Macau Pass".

MGM Hospitality to expand in Hong Kong

Aside from Hong Kong, the company plans to enter in 7 other Asian countries through its Bellagio, MGM Grand, and Sky Lofts brands.

Hong Kong top travel destination in Asia

Hong Kong is also the only Asian city in the top 10 travel destinations worldwide.

Government seeks views on tourism reform

Commerce and Economic Department looks for more effective regulatory regime conducive to the tourism sector's development.

Government strengthened tourism ties with Henan

The Travel Industry Council signed a co-operation agreement with the Henan Provincial Tourism Administration.

Hong Kong travellers spent less abroad

Compared to the mainland, Hong Kong travellers spent $1,096 per night when travelling abroad.

Manager of unlicensed Mong Kok guesthouse slapped with fine

A man was fined $3,000 at the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts for managing an unlicensed guesthouse in Mong Kok.

33% of HK hotel price increase reflects economic comeback

Last year, Hong Kong average hotel room rates rose by 33% or $929, compared to a 2% global average.

Chan Kwok-ki named Director of Immigration

The State Council has approved the promotion of Deputy Director of Immigration Chan Kwok-ki to Director from March 28.

No place like home

Visitors to Hong Kong can now rent a room in someone’s home rather than a hotel room as couch surfing grows up.

Visitor arrivals surged 21.5% in January 2011

A total of 3,598,030 visitors arrived in January this year.

Ocean Park visitors up 30% during New Year holidays

Hong Kong's Ocean Park welcomed around 380,000 visitors during the Chinese New Year holidays from Feb. 3 to Feb. 13. This is an increase of 30 percent...