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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong hoping ‘Summer Viva' campaign will make tourists extend stays
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will ramp up efforts to encourage family and business visitors to extend their stay in the city by promoting diverse travel experiences, the body's new chief has said. Advertisement Board chairman Peter Lam Kin-ngok said on Friday that Hong Kong could no longer rely on past glories by only promoting itself as a food and shopping paradise and should capitalise on the increased number of tourists and opportunities brought by the current geopolitical situation. 'Hong Kong is safe for family tourism. You don't find any other places like Hong Kong, safe and convenient with multiple choices for your choosing,' Lam, whose tenure started in April, said. Hong Kong welcomed 12.2 million arrivals in the first quarter of 2025, a 9 per cent year-on-year increase, the largest quarterly growth since travel resumed after the Covid-19 pandemic. Arrivals plummeted by 94 per cent year on year to 3.57 million in 2020 as the pandemic struck, compounding an already sharp decline seen from months of social unrest, with daily visitor numbers falling from 200,000 in the first half of 2019 to below 3,000 in February 2020. Advertisement 'My biggest challenge as the new chairman is I don't blindly just chase visitor arrival numbers, more important is the quality. And one big challenge is how to keep the tourists to stay in Hong Kong longer,' Lam said, adding that currently tourists stayed for an average of 3.2 nights.
Al Bawaba
18-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Turkish Airlines Holidays: Seamless Getaways for UAE Travelers
Turkish Airlines, the airline that connects more countries than any other, offers travelers in the United Arab Emirates seamless access to its exclusive holiday platform, Turkish Airlines Holidays. Customers can effortlessly plan their entire holiday, including flights, hotels, curated tours and activities, car rentals, airport transfers, travel insurance, and more as an all-in-one holiday solution. Initially introduced in 2021 to serve outbound travelers from Türkiye, Turkish Airlines Holidays expanded in 2025 to include over 60 departure countries, with the United Arab Emirates emerging as a key market alongside the United Kingdom, Europe, South Korea, Mexico, and Australia. Travelers from Dubai and Abu Dhabi can now enjoy an integrated booking platform offering departure options to more than 300 destinations. The platform provides exclusive bundled benefits, including special pricing on flights and hotels, access to over 550,000 hotels worldwide, complimentary checked baggage with every package, and the opportunity to earn extra Miles&Smiles points across complete holiday bookings. Turkish Airlines Holidays positions itself as the airline holiday brand offering travel experiences across the most countries worldwide, delivering a streamlined and comprehensive holiday booking experience curated for maximum comfort and convenience. This expansion into another key international market strengthens Turkish Airlines' ambition to deliver an integrated, world-class travel experience, thus uniting air travel and holiday planning under one platform. Travelers in the UAE are invited to start planning their next adventure with Turkish Airlines Holidays through platform's website.
Arabian Business
06-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Saudi's AlUla deepens tourism ties with China, Middle East via new DMC agreements
AlUla, the Saudi Arabian city which boasts a mesmerising blend of natural wonders and ancient heritage, announced the signing of a slew of agreements with leading Destination Management Companies (DMCs) to promote curated travel experiences for discerning visitors from around the globe. The agreements, signed during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, include partnerships with CTTC and Talia Tourism, both specialising in inbound travel from China, UTA, a renowned DMC operating across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan, Athaar Arabia, one of Saudi Arabia's pioneering DMCs, and AlFares International, which caters to diverse global markets. The addition of the five DMCs brings AlUla's total network to 13. The expanded DMC network will provide unparalleled support to tour operators and travel agencies worldwide, enabling comprehensive on-the-ground product delivery and seamless end-to-end package experiences for visitors to AlUla. From transportation and accommodations to high-end curated itineraries and signature experiences, the enhanced offering ensures that discerning travellers can fully immerse themselves in the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of this extraordinary boutique heritage destination. The announcement comes as the city continues to experience remarkable growth in visitation and global recognition, driven by initiatives such as the Forever Revitalising campaign, an ever-expanding portfolio of top events under the banner of AlUla Moments. With direct flights connecting AlUla International Airport to major cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai, and Doha, alongside seasonal routes from Manama and Amman, experiencing AlUla is now more accessible than ever.
