Voting opens for Americas, Caribbean, Indian Ocean & Middle East
London, UK – WEBWIRE – Friday, February 23, 2024
Voting is now open for organisations in The Americas, Caribbean, Middle East and Indian Ocean of the World Travel Awards 2024 programme. Industry professionals, the media and consumers worldwide can vote for their favourite travel brands.
The voting window closes on 31 March for Middle East and Indian Ocean, and on 7 April for Caribbean and The Americas. The nominee gaining the most votes in a category will be named as the 2024 winner.
Graham Cooke, Founder, WTA said: With voting now open for our key regions of The Americas, Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Middle East, it is time for you to choose the organisations that are raising the bar of travel excellence.
Nominees this year cover a broad spectrum of categories including Aviation, Tourist Attractions, Car Hire, Cruise, Destinations, Hotels & Resorts, Meetings & Events, Travel Agencies and Tour Operators.
For more information on WTA, visit worldtravelawards.com.
HAD opens temporary cold shelters
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Clean mattresses and blankets/quilts, hot meals and hot water will be provided to shelter users free of charge during the opening of temporary shelters.
To ensure that cold shelter users can rest in a quiet and undisturbed environment, members of the public or agencies wishing to make donations to shelter users are requested to register with the staff of the shelter first. Donors will then be directed to place the donated items at a specified indoor location. The staff will help notify the shelter users to collect the items on their own.
Anyone seeking temporary refuge or with any questions about the donation arrangements at the cold shelters may call the department’s hotline 2572 8427 for more information.
The 18 temporary cold shelters are located at:
Hong Kong Island:
Central and Western:
Eastern:
Southern:
Wan Chai:
Kowloon:
Kowloon City:
Kwun Tong:
Sham Shui Po:
Wong Tai Sin:
Yau Tsim Mong:
New Territories:
Islands:
Kwai Tsing:
North:
Sai Kung:
Sha Tin:
Tai Po:
Tuen Mun:
Yuen Long:
HONG KONG, Dec 23, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and with Create Hong Kong* of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as lead sponsor, Chill 11 had a grand opening today and runs until 26 December at AsiaWorld-Expo. Featuring about 170 exhibitors and brands offering artistic, cultural and culinary delights as well as entertainment experiences, Chill 11 promotes Hong Kong brands and designs, creating an extraordinary retail-entertainment experience for Hong Kong and Macao residents, as well as visitors from across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, gathering celebrities, renowned chefs, cultural and creative talents. Sophia Chong, HKTDC Acting Executive Director, said: “Alongside with the various celebrations driven by different sectors in Hong Kong to encourage both tourist and local consumption, the HKTDC hopes to contribute by offering an alternative Christmas experience for the people in the GBA including Hong Kong. Chill 11 combines arts and culture, culinary delights, shopping and entertainment with Hong Kong’s distinct cultural elements to create a unique Christmas experience for the general public.” Chill 11 features three main themes: Entertainment, Art and Culture, and Shopping. Popular music group After Class (Gigi Yim, Chantel Yiu, Yumi Chung and Windy Zhan) unveiled Chill 11 with pop dance and singing, attracting many fans. Albert Chau and Ramon Lo of Midlife, Sing & Shine will also be on stage on Christmas Eve and Christmas respectively. New-generation rapper Taco Wong and veteran singer Jackson Wan Kwong will perform on Boxing Day (26 December). Taco composed the Chill 11 theme song and will sing out its highlights. GD Show & Co presents a massive 32-metre-long inflatable Chill Castle. The first 50 children who enter each day dressed as cartoon characters can enjoy a free 10-minute session at the Castle. Chill 11 will offer about 30 workshops including Merry Face-Painting, KamCha Hong Kong Style milk tea workshop, stone painting, Christmas Deer Fluid Painting Key Chain, Christmas paper light box, Hong Kong minibus signage and Crocheted Christmas wreath making workshops. Star make-up artist Will Or will also stage a Christmas trendy make-up class to share make-up tips for Christmas holiday. Chill 11 also presents culinary specialities from Hong Kong. The trendy craft beer brand Hong Kong Whistle teamed up with Great Gourmets to brew a big-hit sauce-flavoured mocha craft beer for Chill 11, using maotai, beer ingredients, chocolate and coffee. The brew is on sale at the event. The Art Café offers a menu comprising sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty dishes under the theme Tastes of Life, and fuses a number of traditional Chinese and Western food brands, serving culinary highlights with captivating paintings. Chill 11 also features participants from Mainland China. The Luohu District Government brings trendy shopping guides, lucky bags and performances like street dance, rapping, rock music and DJ shows with Luohu singers, bands, artists and highlighting characteristics of the city in Shenzhen. For Art and Culture, the Sino-Western Cultural Corridor features award-winning works from the 2022 Sino-French Young Artists Competition Award (organised by the Chinese Western Culture Arts Association) through integration of art and technology, including Tang Sanjue – Bring in the Wine by 16-year-old Qin Chi-ho and Dear cat I miss you by Ng Chun-hei. The two artists visited Chill 11 today. Qin Chi-ho’s Tang Sanjue – Bring in the Wine will be sent to Hôtel de Ville in Paris, France after Chill 11 as a permanent collection. Monet’s The Japanese Footbridge and Van Gogh’s Wheat Field with Cypresses will also feature as animated paintings at the immersive experience to illustrate the impressionist style of Western art and its interpretation of natural landscapes. Chill 11 will also showcase a 1.8 metre high, 24 metre long mural In Homage: The Victoria Harbour Sunrise · Impression. This artwork is a collaboration between 11 artists from the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong’s social enterprise ADAM and nine local young artists. The work pays tribute to Monet. International Landscape Photographer of the Year Kelvin Yuen, whose works were used for Hongkong Post Hong Kong Landscape – Mountains Special Stamps, showcases his works featuring Hong Kong’s stunning landscapes at Chill 11, including a backdrop of the famous Miscanthus (silver-grass) hotspot on Sunset Peak, offering visitors a chance to capture the moment. He will also share some photography tips at the event. Chill 11 features century-old Yuet Tung China Works, renowned for its colourful porcelain. The exhibit demonstrates the evolution of Canton enamel craftsmanship, from producing traditional culinary utensils to modern products such as phone cases and beer mugs. For shopping, the first 1,000 attendees today received a complimentary lucky bag valued at more than HK$150, with limited distribution continuing over the next three days. There will also be a grand lucky draw for every HK$200 spent at the venue, capped at 10 draws for each receipt. Prizes include two tickets to a popular singing group’s concert held in mid-January at the AsiaWorld-Expo, round-trip air-tickets to Bangkok, five-star hotel stays, theme park tickets, shopping vouchers, luxury watches and travel bags. Chill 11 tickets are HK$30 each, with a HK$3 discount if purchased through ticketing partner AlipayHK and Alipay App. Children, full-time students and senior citizens aged 65 or above enjoy free admission. Discount package tickets are also available. Two adults can enjoy a one-plus-one promotion (HK$30 in total); three adults can enjoy Chill-in-Three promotion (HK$40 in total); and four adults can enjoy a Chill Combo promotion (HK$50 in total). To generate festive cheer, entry is free before noon on 25 and 26 December. The event is also supported by various travel partners with affordable and convenient transport options. Airport Express offers a special promotion – adults who present valid event tickets or proof at the designated redemption counters in Hong Kong or Kowloon Station can enjoy an AsiaWorld-Expo Same Day Return Ticket at a discounted price of HK$47. Additionally, children aged 3-11, using a valid Child Octopus card, can enjoy free rides on the Airport Express when traveling from Hong Kong, Kowloon or Tsing Yi Station to AsiaWorld-Expo Station. There are five free shuttle buses by Citybus running from Tin Shui Wai, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Tung Chung and Tai Wai to the venue; while visitors commuting by car will have the third hour free of charge when using the nearby 11 SKIES parking lot. Photo download: https://bit.ly/48l6AI2 Early arrivals received a complimentary lucky bag valued at more than HK$150 After Class’s performance attracted many fans Photographer Kelvin Yuen brought the backdrop featuring famous Miscanthus hotspot on Tai Tung Shan to Chill 11 Tang Sanjue – Bring in the Wine by 16-year-old Qin Chi-ho is presented at the immersive art experience area at the East meets West corridor. Qin Chi-ho also brought along his works to Chill 11. Tang Sanjue – Bring in the Wine will be sent to Hôtel de Ville as a permanent collection after Chill 11 Yuet Tung China Works demonstrates a variety of crossover products, hoping to sustain Canton enamel craftsmanship The 32-metre-long inflatable entertainment facility Chill Castle is popular with both adults and kids Luohu District Government distributed trendy shopping guides and gift bags Opening dates and times of Chill 11: Date 23 to 26 December (Saturday to Tuesday) Opening Hours 23 to 25 December (Saturday to Monday) 10:30am to 7pm 26 December (Tuesday) 10:30am to 6pm Venue AsiaWorld-Expo Admission Fee Adult ticket: HK$30 Free admission for children (1.2 metres or below), full-time students and senior citizens aged 65 or above (presenting a valid age proof) Free Entry before 12nn on 25 December and 26 December One-plus-One: HK$30 (Two adults can enjoy a special buy 1 get 1 free offer when admitted together) Chill-in-Three: HK$40 (Three adults can enjoy a special offer of $40 for three when admitted together) Chill Combo: HK$50 (Four adults can enjoy a special offer of $50 for four when admitted together) Tickets E-tickets are available for sale at AlipayHK, Alipay (HKTDC’s ticketing partner), the 01 Space e-ticketing platform, the Octopus App and CTS Home WeChat app. Get $3 off on tickets purchased through AlipayHK and Alipay Website https://chill11.hktdc.com/en Details of workshops https://chill11.hktdc.com/en/s/Workshop Details of performances https://chill11.hktdc.com/en/s/Performance Details of free shuttle bus https://chill11.hktdc.com/en/s/Shuttle-Bus Media enquiries To view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn About Create Hong Kong Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) is a dedicated office set up by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in June 2009 to spearhead the development of creative industries in Hong Kong. From 1 July 2022 onwards, it is under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Its strategic foci are nurturing talent and facilitating start-ups, exploring markets, promoting cross-sectoral and cross-genre collaboration, and promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s creative capital and fostering a creative atmosphere in the community. *Disclaimer: The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) are those of the project organisers only and do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Create Hong Kong, the CreateSmart Initiative Secretariat or the CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee. WEBWIRE – Saturday, October 28, 2023
Aeroflot opens ticket sales for regular flights from Vladivostok to Harbin (PRC). From December 24 services to the new direction will be operated by Rossiya airline on Superjet 100. Twice weekly flights on the Vladivostok Harbin Vladivostok rout are scheduled on Wednesdays and Sundays. Earlier Aeroflot has announced direct flights to Harbin from Krasnoyarsk. Thus, residents of Primorye and Krasnoyarsk Krai will have the opportunity to travel to the largest city in the northeast of China without transfers, which will save travel time and money. The up-to-date schedule is available on Aeroflotswebsite. To book tickets, please, go to Aeroflotswebsite, mobile application, contact the airlines 24-hour call center:+7 495 223 5555,8-800-444-5555(free call in Russia),*555(for mobile phones), or visit one oftheairlines sales offices, or ticket sales agents. Aeroflotis Russias largest airline. Aeroflot Group also includes Rossiya Airlines and Pobeda Airlines. Aeroflot Group is the leader in the Russian commercial aviation. In 2022, Aeroflot carried 20.5 million passengers (40.7 million passengers as Aeroflot Group including subsidiaries). Aeroflotis one of the worlds oldest airlines. Established 100 years ago it is one of the most recognizable Russian brands. Aeroflotextensively contributes to supporting Russian aircraft manufacturing as the launch customer and biggest purchaser of domestically-produced mainline passenger aircraft. By 2030, Aeroflot Group is set to acquire 339 locally-made airliners. Aeroflotand the Groups airlines are committed to sustainable development principles addressing key social and economic goals: providing air connectivity to Russian cities and regions, providing employment to citizens, and professional development of employees. Aeroflotis constantly expanding the Russian domestic route network, and operates flights between Russian regions bypassing Moscow. It develops socially important air transportation projects, implements its own flat fare programme on flights to the cities of Russian Far East, and Kaliningrad.
Hong Kong Week 2023@Bangkok opens in Thailand today (with photos)
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Hong Kong – HAD opens temporary cold shelters
In view of the cold weather, the Home Affairs Department has opened 18 temporary cold shelters in various districts today (February 10) for people in need of the service. The temporary shelters will remain open when the Cold Weather Warning is in force.
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Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall
3/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex,
2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun
Causeway Bay Community Centre
3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay
Lei Tung Community Hall
Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau
Wan Chai Activities Centre
LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
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Hung Hom Community Hall
1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices,
42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom
Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre
71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin
Nam Cheong District Community Centre
1 Cheong San Lane, Sham Shui Po
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan
Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre
60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei
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Tung Chung Community Hall
G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building, 39 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung
Tai Wo Hau Estate Community Centre
15 Tai Wo Hau Road, Kwai Chung
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling
Hang Hau Community Hall
G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex,
38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O
Lung Hang Estate Community Centre
Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin
Tai Po Community Centre
2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po
Tsuen Wan:
Lei Muk Shue Community Hall
G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen Wan
Butterfly Bay Community Centre
Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House), Tuen Mun
Long Ping Community Hall
Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long
Chill 11 opens today, offering an entertaining, cultural Christmas shopping experience
Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications and Public Affairs Department:
Clayton Lauw, Tel: (852) 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org
Phyllis Tsang, Tel: (852) 2584 4288, Email: phyllis.km.tsang@hktdc.org
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Hong Kong – Hong Kong Week 2023@Bangkok opens in Thailand today (with photos)
The opening ceremony for Hong Kong Week 2023@Bangkok was held today (October 21, Bangkok time) at the Prince Mahidol Hall in Thailand. The opening concert, “Shostakovich Piano Concerto” performed by Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) under the baton of resident conductor Lio Kuokman, brought enchanting melodies to the local audience. The concert also included joint performance featuring renowned Thai pianist Poom Prommachart and the HK Phil’s principal trumpet Nitiphum Bamrungbanthum who is also from Thailand. The performance, which marked the grand opening of Hong Kong Week, was well received by the local audience.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, addressed the opening ceremony in a video message, saying that as a metropolis blending Chinese and Western cultures, Hong Kong believes that people-to-people bond could be fostered by cultural exchange. He said that Hong Kong is eager to share its artistic achievements with the world and endeavours to capitalise on its unique strengths as a conduit between the Mainland and the rest of the world, bringing quality artworks encompassing rich Chinese culture to more overseas cities.
Addressing the opening ceremony, the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, said that Hong Kong Week 2023@Bangkok offers a wide variety of programmes covering music, dance, intangible cultural heritage, film and fashion to showcase the essence of Hong Kong’s East-meets-West cultural DNA, and its Chinese and Hong Kong stories and aesthetics.
Hong Kong Week 2023@Bangkok is the first overseas cultural exchange extravaganza organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). It is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Kingdom of Thailand. Other officiating guests attending the opening ceremony included the Minister of Culture, Kingdom of Thailand, Mr Sermsak Pongpanit; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu; the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul; the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, Mr Parson Lam; the Dean of the College of Music of the Mahidol University, Dr Narong Prangcharoen; and the Chief Executive of the HK Phil, Mr Benedikt Fohr.
Apart from the opening concert, Hong Kong Week will bring a diverse array of programmes for audiences in Thailand from today to November 12. They include a chamber concert “Brass and Percussion” by the brass and percussion sections of the HK Phil and the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra; a dance performance “Convergence” by the Hong Kong Dance Company; two chamber music concerts by the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, including one with students from the Mahidol University; pop music performances “Pop Beat by SENZA A Cappella” and “Pop Beat by Respire and Friends”; “Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Carnival” exhibition; film programme “Movies to GO – Border Crossings in Hong Kong Cinema – Thailand”; “Next Generation: Emerging Directors Exhibition & Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation” and “JUXTAPOSED 2023 Hong Kong Fashion in Bangkok” fashion exhibition and fashion show.
For more programme information, please visit www.hongkongweek.gov.hk.
In addition to Hong Kong Week 2023@Bangkok, the LCSD is also organising various cultural exchange activities. They include the Asia+ Festival, the New Vision Arts Festival and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival and more, promoting the cultural exchanges and co-operation of different places.Ads
