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With many finding better service with a smile across the border, the tourism board’s reboot of a 2002 campaign for city to ‘go the extra mile’ is warranted
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Authorities should step up efforts to attract more cruise ships to the city and help it become part of multi-stop itineraries in the Greater Bay Area.
Like an overstuffed diner who raids the buffet too many times, Hong Kong risks leaving tourists fatigued by overstuffing the calendar with ‘mega events’.
As more shows, conferences and exhibitions are added to the city’s calendar, organisers must ensure people do not go away disappointed.
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Hong Kong launches ‘Let’s Go the Extra Mile’ drive, which aims to foster polite manners among catering, retail and taxi industries.
City’s newly launched ‘Let’s go the Extra Mile’ campaign to promote better hospitality is step in right direction, experts comparing city with rival Singapore say.
Kevin Yeung says he has raised bad organisation for Waterbomb Hong Kong music festival with promoters and that outdoor event organisers should have contingency plans.
‘Let’s go the Extra Mile’ campaign, featuring film stars such as Louis Koo and Stephy Tang, is aimed at encouraging sector to improve its quality of service.
Caspar Tsui of Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners says city lacks mindset to connect all events and advertise them as package for tourists to stay longer.
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Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping cable car attraction at 95 per cent of pre-pandemic heights, but long-haul visitor numbers from Europe and US still to bounce back.
City’s tourism minister says junket is part of efforts to increase visitor numbers under new solo traveller scheme, and will encourage group from mainland China to share experiences with residents of their cities.
Viral Facebook post claimed Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui had become prime spot for mainlanders to sleep without paying for hotel, but Post learns group were local fans waiting to get their hands on limited edition doll.
Lau Siu-kai of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macau Studies says ‘lingering stereotypes and discrimination’ could put off mainland visitors.
Tommy Tam of the Society of IATA Passenger Agents says Cathay has ‘unshirkable responsibility’ to provide more direct flights to 8 new locations.
Hong Kong Taxi Council says initiative will hold launch ceremony on Wednesday before drive starts on June 11.
Life insurance sales in Hong Kong surged by 39 per cent in the first quarter thanks to a world record policy sold by HSBC Life and strong growth in the number of mainland Chinese visitors buying policies in the city, according to data from the industry regulator.
Lawmakers urge city to follow mainland’s lead to use drones for delivering goods and carrying passengers, touting tourism opportunities.
Campaign which also features two-minute video takes ‘positive approach’, says Tourism Board, and will be launched on Monday.
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Negative media coverage abroad, harsh pandemic restrictions have combined to deter visitors, experts say.
Japan bans meat and plant products to prevent diseases and pests, while Singapore allows 5kg of beef, mutton, pork and chicken from designated countries.
Jitsuko Katsumata, daughter of late Japanese manga master Fujiko F. Fujio, says father cherished ‘daily life’ inspiration in creating beloved characters.
While some spectators disappointed show includes advertisements, many are impressed with 3D drone formation of beloved Japanese cartoon character.
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