Articles tagged “hong kong”

Airlines

Cathay Pacific’s New First Class is ‘Mindblowing’ Says Chairman – Exclusive

Boeing 777X delays are forcing Cathay Pacific to strip out first class cabins without an immediate replacement. The company's senior leaders share their strategy with Skift.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

Cathay Pacific’s New First Class is ‘Mindblowing’ Says Chairman – Exclusive

Airlines

Is Cathay Pacific’s New Aria Suite Worth the Wait?

The Aria Suite is arguably the year’s most anticipated new business class product. Those hoping for pushing-the-envelope innovation may be disappointed, but this solid product hits all the right notes.

Gordon Smith | 4 weeks ago

Is Cathay Pacific’s New Aria Suite Worth the Wait?

Podcasts

Carnival’s Alaska Boom, Travel Startup Funding and Singapore’s Surge

Today's podcast looks at Carnival’s Alaska growth, a big fundraising haul for startups, and Singapore’s growth at the expense of Hong Kong.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Carnival’s Alaska Boom, Travel Startup Funding and Singapore’s Surge

Hotels

Singapore vs. Hong Kong: A Hotel and Tourism Rivalry

Singapore and Hong Kong were once seen by many travelers as shopping-centric destinations. But Singapore has recast itself as an experience destination with many live events, widening its lead against Hong Kong in tourism.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Singapore vs. Hong Kong: A Hotel and Tourism Rivalry

Airlines

Three Days, Two Nights, One Flight: Cathay Pacific’s New Time-Bending Route

Double-check your diary if you’re flying on Cathay Pacific’s new route from Dallas Fort Worth to Hong Kong. A time-bending schedule sees the 16-hour flight span three days.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Three Days, Two Nights, One Flight: Cathay Pacific’s New Time-Bending Route

Tourism

Faster Visas, More Direct Flights: What India-U.S. Tourism Needs – India Report

Travel is growing between India and the U.S. but there is a lot of room for growth. The key will be knocking down barriers and making travel easier.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago

Faster Visas, More Direct Flights: What India-U.S. Tourism Needs – India Report

Tourism

China’s Inbound Tourism Surges, But Still Lags Behind 2019 Levels

Chinese tourism, both inbound and outbound, remains far below pre-Covid levels. Despite recent gains, China has significant ground to recover in its travel sector.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

China’s Inbound Tourism Surges, But Still Lags Behind 2019 Levels

Airline Weekly

Hong Kong’s Many Maybes

Five years ago, it was the world’s 12th busiest airport by seats. Today, it’s number 30. Why is Hong Kong’s airline market so slow to recover? Will it ever be the dynamic market it once was?

4 months ago
Hong Kong’s Many Maybes

Tourism

China’s Visa-Waiver Policy Boosts Inbound Tourism: Foreign Visitors Up 152%

After the pandemic-induced slump, China’s simplification of visa procedures appears to have paid off, with foreign visitors in the first half of the year soaring 152% compared to the year before.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

China’s Visa-Waiver Policy Boosts Inbound Tourism: Foreign Visitors Up 152%

Daily Lodging Report

China Tries to Reverse Weak Hong Kong and Macau Tourism

China introduces new measures to enhance travel flexibility and document processing for mainland citizens visiting Macau and Hong Kong, effective May 6.

7 months ago