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HKFP
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- HKFP
Comedian Jimmy O. Yang partnered with tourism body to ‘tell good stories of Hong Kong'
Hong Kong-born American stand-up comedian Jimmy O. Yang has become the latest 'marquee' celebrity to partner with the city's tourism body to 'tell good stories of Hong Kong.' The 37-year-old comedy star, who wrapped up five sold-out shows in the city earlier this month, shared a video on social media on Tuesday featuring some of Hong Kong's most iconic tourist attractions. It shows the comedian trying char siu – Chinese barbecue pork – at a local restaurant, visiting the Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan, going to a cocktail bar, and riding the Ngong Ping 360 cable car on Lantau Island to see the Big Buddha. O. Yang, who speaks both English and Cantonese in the clip, says: 'That's why you gotta love Hong Kong, man. All in one place – we saw the mountain, the ocean, the Buddha, we ate the best char siu.' The one-minute 34-second clip was produced in collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), a government-funded statutory body tasked with promoting inbound tourism. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jimmy O Yang 歐陽萬成 (@jimmyoyang) In a media statement on Tuesday, HKTB said O. Yang was among more than 100 influencers and celebrities from 13 countries and regions it had invited to visit Hong Kong this summer and 'tell good stories of Hong Kong.' The tourism body called the promotional video featuring the comedian exploring his hometown its 'latest marquee collaboration.' When contacted by HKFP, a spokesperson at the HKTB said on Tuesday that it had invited O. Yang only to film a video while he was in the city and that it did not pay for his flight or accommodation. The spokesperson also told HKFP that the tourism body would not disclose its budget or spending on influencer collaborations. O. Yang has not responded to HKFP's enquiries about whether he was paid to film promotional videos with the HKTB. Prior to the video shared on Tuesday, O. Yang also posted other short clips of him visiting local shops and eateries in the city. It is unclear whether those videos were also in collaboration with the HKTB. On June 14, the second day of O. Yang's three-day shows at the Hong Kong Coliseum, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law posted two photos on Facebook – one of her at the show and another with the comedian. The campaign to showcase the city's 'vibrant summer appeal' aimed to collectively reach more than 100 million followers, the HKTB statement added. According to the annual budget announced in February, the Hong Kong government earmarked more than HK$1.23 billion for the HKTB in the financial year of 2025-26. The HKTB's annual report 2023/24 stated that the tourism body spent over HK$710 million on 'promotional, advertising and literature expenses.' The tourism body collaborated with mainland Chinese social media platforms Douyin, Weibo and Xiaohongshu and invited influencers to co-create content about visiting Hong Kong. It said more than 2,000 industry members, media representatives and key opinion leaders (KOLs) were invited to Hong Kong in 2023. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law told the Legislative Council in April that the tourism body invited 2,600 influencers, KOLs, media and trade partners in 2024, while in the first quarter this year, it invited 650. American streamer IShowSpeed However, the HKTB was snubbed by American YouTube streamer IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, when it tried to offer assistance during his visit to Hong Kong in early April. 'The tourism board actually approached Speed on various arrangements and indicated their willingness to provide assistance, but Speed did not approach the tourism board, so the government did not take any action,' Chief Executive John Lee said. Watkins, who currently has more than 40 million subscribers on YouTube, was mobbed by fans as he live-streamed his visit in Hong Kong for more than nine and a half hours on April 4, coinciding with Ching Ming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day. Hong Kong has faced challenges in reviving its tourism industry since lifting years-long Covid restrictions. Visitor numbers have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, with tourism-related sectors citing manpower shortages as a key hurdle to recovery. The government launched a series of initiatives to boost the economic outlook, including a 'night vibes' campaign in September 2023 involving movie screenings and night markets along the harbourfront. According to the 2025 budget, overnight visitors are expected to stay an average of 3.2 nights this year. Inbound tourism expenditure is projected to grow by 8 per cent – from HK$198.4 billion to HK$214.4 billion.
The Sun
24-06-2025
- The Sun
Dorsett Wanchai: Where Hong Kong's Best Family Adventures Begin
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 June 2025 - This summer, experience Hong Kong's most anticipated events from the award-winning 4.5-star Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong. Strategically located to provide family travellers with unparalleled convenience, the hotel not only offers the iconic Hong Kong Trams at its doorstep but also provides complimentary shuttle service to key transport hubs including Airport Express Hong Kong Station (for a direct 7-stop MTR journey to Hong Kong Disneyland) and Central Pier 9, ensuring direct access to the first-ever Asia stop KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil. The Central shuttle also connects guests to Victoria Peak's breathtaking skyline views via the Peak Tram and to Tung Chung MTR for Ngong Ping 360's cable car adventure to the Big Buddha. Meanwhile, Ocean Park's six resident pandas - the talk of the town - are just a 10-minute drive away, making Hong Kong's top family attractions wonderfully accessible. Plan Your Family Summer Adventure at Dorsett Wanchai Book our Fantastic 4 Family Package exclusively on our official website to enjoy: --> Up to 35% off family rooms (Triple Rooms, Family Quad Rooms that accommodate up to 5, or interconnected rooms) --> Daily breakfast for the whole family --> Special kid amenities: Branded bath products, child-sized slippers & a Little Foodie snack box upon arrival --> Sweet treats included: Daily candy bar at the hotel lobby & in-room pinata surprise (for selected Family Quad Rooms) --> Travel light: Complimentary rental of baby essentials including cots, sterilizers, tableware, bathtub, bottle warmers, and many more --> Maximize your stay with flexible check-in/out times and a full 26-hour stay – giving you two extra hours to explore Hong Kong Book your summer family stay now and create magical Hong Kong memories! About Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong The award-winning 4.5-star Dorsett Wanchai offers 11 room types including Triple Rooms, Family Quad Rooms and Theme Suites (up to 48 sq.m) with most of them overlook the Happy Valley Racecourse. Located between Wanchai and Causeway Bay, it's an 8-minute walk to MTR/Times Square and provides complimentary shuttles to Wan Chai/Causeway Bay/Central. Facilities include Di Fu Lou restaurant, 3T Bar, 24-hour gym, and meeting spaces. For more information, visit:
Arabian Post
24-06-2025
- Arabian Post
Dorsett Wanchai: Where Hong Kong's Best Family Adventures Begin
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Time Out
03-06-2025
- Time Out
The Wisdom Path in Ngong Ping is going to close for refurbishment from this week
Among the many attractions on Lantau Island are popular sights like the Tian Tan Big Buddha, the Po Lin Monastery, and the Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride. Unfortunately for visitors to the area, one of these well-admired attractions, The Wisdom Path, will soon be closed from June 5 for refurbishment. This large-scale installation consists of 38 timber columns inscribed with the Heart Sutra, and arranged in a figure-of-eight formation along the hilly landscape to symbolise infinity. Professor Jao Tsung-I, an academic master renowned internationally for his research and art, donated an original calligraphy work of the Heart Sutra to Hong Kong, with the request that it be made into a large outdoor carving. The Wisdom Path was completed in 2005, and visitors can wend their way along the sculptures, contemplating the profound centuries-old text that is treasured by Buddhists, Taoists, and Confucians. It is also a popular spot for a casual hike, with an easy loop that can be completed in approximately half an hour. 20 years on, The Wisdom Path is due some TLC, with the Tourism Commission estimating that the refurbishment works will be fully complete in the last quarter of 2026. However, sections of the path will be reopened gradually before then, so locals and tourists alike can enjoy at least some of the attraction with minimal disruptions. During the time of its refurbishment work, visitors can take in The Wisdom Path from the viewing platform located on a section of the Lantau Trail nearby. There will also be QR codes leading interested parties to learn more about the sculpture's history and background.
South China Morning Post
02-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong's Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride raises prices for first time in 2 years
Rides on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car attraction on Lantau Island in Hong Kong will cost as much as 11 per cent more, as the operator has raised prices for the first time in two years. The company announced on Monday that the price of round-trip rides for children in a standard cabin would rise the most in terms of proportion, going from HK$135 to HK$150, an increase of 11.11 per cent. Adult tickets for round-trip rides will increase from HK$270 (US$33) to HK$295, a 9.26 per cent rise. Fares for taking one of the Crystal cabins, which have transparent floor-to-ceiling glass, will also go up. An adult ticket will cost HK$365, up from HK$350, while children will have to pay HK$220, up from HK$215 – increases of 4.29 per cent and 2.33 per cent, respectively. 'Due to rising operational and maintenance costs, coupled with our ongoing commitment to enhancing guest experiences, a price adjustment will be implemented,' a company spokeswoman said. The operator last raised fares in November 2023. The new prices will take effect on June 10, but residents can purchase tickets at the original rate until August 31 by presenting an identity card or birth certificate.
