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Calgary Herald
22-05-2025
- Calgary Herald
Flying 12 hours in business class — an honest review of the $6000 experience
Article content Despite the pod appearing a bit dated, I appreciated the amount of storage space. If you like to keep several items handy – for me, it's a laptop, AirPods, chargers, vitamins and skincare – you won't be fussed. Article content Article content As a frequent flier, I always look forward to a long-haul flight amenity kit. Cathay partnered with British-based Bamford, offering mini-sized versions of the brand's cooling gel, multi-purpose balm and pillow mist, leaning into a wellness theme. Initially, I wanted to see products from a more well-known luxury brand – but the products were quality and completely elevated the overnight experience. The leather case was a nice touch, too, and easy to reuse as a makeup bag or for smaller toiletries. Article content In-flight service began with an always-appreciated hot towel, warm nuts and a pretty swanky meal service for being 30,000 feet above the ground. Among the many options, I opted for an appetizer and main that are tied to two well-known Hong Kong Michelin star restaurants: the chilled abalone and cucumber with black vinegar from Duddell's and the pan-seared Chilean sea bass with saffron sauce from Louise, which is my all-time favourite restaurant in Hong Kong. Article content Article content The Duddell's abalone certainly lived up to the hype, and is arguably one of the best items I've enjoyed in the sky on any flight. Louise's sea bass was decent, however, a tad bland, and not quite to par with what I've come to know and love from the restaurant itself (which I highly recommend on a visit to Hong Kong). Regardless, it was still an elevated choice considering – and I would get it again, but maybe add a little salt. Cheese, Häagen-Dazs ice cream or fresh fruit followed, for some simple but solid dessert options (although the ice cream was very frozen – beware!). Article content Dining has a leisurely vibe in-air on Cathay Pacific, which is ideal for someone who wants to immerse themselves in the entire multi-course experience. For those looking to get in a full night's sleep or get some work done, however, be mindful of the time to get dishes cleared. I'm a fast eater, so I opted to use the call button to speed up the process. Article content Article content Article content Where the menu truly stood out was on the all-day options, which could be requested at any time during the flight. Noodles (a popular choice) and a burger with fries are on the docket, both of which were excellent. Key detail: the fries were delicious and not soggy. Article content For those looking to indulge in a drink, the cocktail and wine lists were extensive, edging out Canadian competitors. The Chateau Lynch-Bages from Pauillac is a tried and true choice, but for those feeling experimental, Chinese wine – not readily available in North America – is available. On the non-alcoholic front, the Hong Kong-style milk tea appeared to be a popular choice with those on my flight.
South China Morning Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Success of ‘Art March Hong Kong' reaffirms city's status as dynamic international art hub
03:39 Major events reaffirm Hong Kong as a global art hub Major events reaffirm Hong Kong as a global art hub Visitors to Hong Kong last month would have seen first-hand how the dynamic metropolis has fully embraced art. Advertisement Major international events, including the 12th edition of Art Basel Hong Kong and the city's own Art Central fair, had – very visibly – taken up residency in the heart of the city, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Central Harbourfront, where local galleries hosted exhibitions and parties. Other activities including special auctions under the 'Art March Hong Kong 2025' celebration initiated by Hong Kong's art and culture hub, the West Kowloon Cultural District, and the fourth Museum Summit, organised by the city's Leisure and Cultural Services Department, emphasised how Hong Kong has achieved its aim to become an international art hub. It is now also the third-largest centre for art auctions in the world. Art patron Alia Al-Senussi (left) and painter Fatina Kong believe the Hong Kong government's efforts have helped the city to achieve its aim to become a global art hub. Organisers say this year's three-day Art Basel Hong Kong drew an estimated 91,000 visitors, including 'prominent private collectors and art patrons from over 70 countries and territories', who came to look at artworks from the collections of 240 galleries from across the globe. Among them was collector and art patron Alia Al-Senussi, who has also served as Art Basel's United Kingdom, Middle East and North Africa representative for over a decade. She believes international art galleries and artists are drawn to Hong Kong because it offers both inclusivity and opportunity. 'People travelling to a new place often get intimidated by the idea of something foreign or different to them,' she says. 'But when artists and collectors in the art world come to Hong Kong, they understand how to make those connections to people, even from their own hometowns – and so, being in Hong Kong makes the world small, but in the most special way. Advertisement 'Whether it's at Duddell's over lunch, or in the convention centre at a booth, or over a drink at Dragon-i late at night … it's a really perfect place to come and be able to make those connections.' Her Libyan heritage and education in the UK and the United States have made her an ideal interlocutor for the global art scene. For years, she has visited Hong Kong for art collaborations and curated exhibitions, including one at restaurant and cultural space Duddell's in Central, featuring Saudi Arabian artist and doctor Ahmed Mater, believed to be the first artist from that country to showcase his work in the city.
