SWISS opens new-look Non-Schengen Lounge at Zurich Airport
Zurich Airport – WEBWIRE – Friday, April 7, 2023
SWISS is reopening its Non-Schengen Lounge in Zurich Airports Terminal D. Extending over 650 square metres, the fully refurbished lounge offers travellers a comfortable retreat with appealing views of the airports apron activity and the Alps beyond. The lounge is available to all Business Class and First Class travellers along with Senators and HON Circle members of SWISS and the Lufthansa Group, and Business Class travellers on further Star Alliance airlines.
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is further expanding its range of lounge facilities at Zurich Airport with the opening of the newly-refurbished SWISS Non-Schengen Lounge in the D Gates area. The lounge is located within the airports transfer zone, and offers its visitors a wide range of attractions over its 650 square metres. With spectacular views of the airport apron and the distant Alps, travellers can enjoy a broad selection of food and drinks in superior yet comfortable surrounds as they wait for their departing flight.
Existing lounge concept expanded
I am delighted that we can again offer our travellers in Zurich Airports non-Schengen zone a lounge experience with outstanding service quality that fully meets all our premium aspirations and caters to the diverse needs of our customers, says SWISS Head of Brand Experience Julia Hillenbrand. With its colours and its materials, our restyled lounge gives our guests a new and enhanced sense of comfort and well-being.
The new lounges concept blends design facets of the existing SWISS lounges with new accents and top-quality materials. Bright wood features combine with discreet Swiss slate elements and soft claret tones to welcome the visitor and provide a warm ambience that invites the traveller to stay, rest and enjoy. The combination of natural elements and muted colours is also in harmony with the SWISS Senses design.
Zoned to guests needs
The new lounge features various zones to meet its visitors varying wishes and needs. The bistro offers a wide range of food and beverages, with meals freshly prepared on-site with a particular focus on fresh, healthy and varied cuisine. A further lounge zone offers the opportunity to work without disturbance or distraction, with three closed workstations and three open workplaces for maximum productivity. And for visitors seeking simply to relax and recuperate, the rest zone provides an optimum ambience to do so with its comfortable wing chairs. Showers are also available for anyone wishing to freshen up before their flight.
The SWISS Non-Schengen Lounge at Zurich Airport is open daily from 05:30 to 22:00, and can accommodate up to 160 guests. The lounge is available to all Business Class and First Class travellers along with Senators and HON Circle members of SWISS and the Lufthansa Group, and Business Class travellers on further Star Alliance airlines.
CE: Beijing trip opens new chapter for communication and co-operation between HKSAR Government and central ministries (with photos/video)
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Before departing Beijing, Mr Lee called on the Ministry of Justice and met with the Minister of Justice, Ms He Rong. The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick Tsang Kwok-wai, also joined the meeting.
Ms He said that the Ministry of Justice looked forward to exchanging views with the HKSAR Government on legal exchange and collaboration between the Mainland and Hong Kong, as well as legal services and safeguards in the development of the rule of law of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Mr Lee expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Justice for its continuous support to the work of the HKSAR Government, and in deepening exchanges and collaboration between legal professions in the Mainland and Hong Kong, including supporting Hong Kong to better participating in the development of the rule of law in the GBA. He said that the HKSAR Government will continue to leverage on the institutional advantages brought by Hong Kong’s common law system and its global connections to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as an international centre for legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region, as set out in the National 14th Five-Year Plan. The HKSAR Government will also fully support and co-operate with the International Organization for Mediation Preparatory Office, which was set up in Hong Kong last month, to support the country in developing international mediation and nurturing talents in the practice of foreign-related legal affairs, with a view to integrating into the overall national development.
Concluding his trip to Beijing, Mr Lee said that it was his very first time to attend the opening and closing meetings of the National People’s Congress in the capacity of the Chief Executive of the HKSAR. It was also his first visit to Beijing as the Chief Executive since the full resumption of normal travel between the Mainland and Hong Kong, where in seven days’ time he called on 11 central ministries and institutions, watched the flag-raising ceremony, visited the Palace Museum, and exchanged views with members of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China and Hong Kong young people in Beijing.
Noting that this is also the first time that he led eight Directors of Bureaux on official visit, Mr Lee believed the trip represented the HKSAR Government’s respect and gratitude to the central ministries and institutions, his dedication towards enhancing communication and building mutual trust between the HKSAR Government and the central ministries and institutions, as well as the HKSAR Government’s proactive and positive approach in integrating into national development. The support and attention given by the central ministries and institutions to Hong Kong is a strong impetus for Hong Kong’s development.
He expressed his gratitude to all central ministries and institutions for their warm hospitality, and to the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council for its strong support and co-ordination of his visit to Beijing.
Mr Lee returns to Hong Kong this afternoon.
All is set for the first Green Vision Summit & Expo (GVSE) to hold in Malta under the patronage of the country’s president, H.E. George Vella. The convener, GSE Technologies via an official announcement on its website, noted that the event which will take place from 25th to the 29th of September 2023 is a solutions-oriented platform that will facilitate global and regional collaboration between government, academia, global visionaries, innovators and industry leaders and set the Net Zero agenda for a sustainably secure future. GVSE themed Impact Investing: The solution for global challenges has been endorsed by the Maltese government through the Ministry for Tourism, Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise, and Parliamentary Secretariat for Youth, Research and Innovation. The CEO of GSE Technologies, Sabrina Agius, pointed out that the accelerating global crisis which has continued to leave damaging impacts on the lived environment is the motivation for the Green Vision Summit & Expo. She said, “we are convening academics and businesses, diplomats and policymakers, key industry leaders, and students from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas to unabashedly challenge regional and global business practices and ideals and promote meaningful collaboration and partnerships.” She added, “We are also giving startups the opportunity to pitch visionary ideas to investors. This is the time to walk the talk. Every day that we sit doing nothing, humanity suffers as does the planet. The Green Vision Summit & Expo is where accountability begins. If you align with the vision today, you would be supporting our mission to question and reverse norms that have environmentally and systematically tactfully hampered a carbon-free planet.” The event will welcome startups and corporates from the technology sector, tourism and hospitality, transport and mobility, maritime, energy, building and construction, manufacturing, architecture and design, waste and water management, and environmental services. With the registration portal now open, GSE Technologies calls on the targeted audience to be a part of the solution and take advantage of the opportunity to accelerate the impact of their brand’s investments. GVSE will spark deep conversations around the following themes: -Global warming and climate change impacts -Biodiversity and preservation of the natural environment -Regenerative and circular economy -Leadership for sustainable change -Sustainable cities, green buildings, and infrastructure -Tourism, hospitality, and sustainability -Social, economic, and environmental justice -Sustainable transportation and decarbonisation -Food security -Media and communication/green alert -Education for Sustainability – Progress through Science -Clean renewable energy To learn more about the event and the participation opportunities visit gvsummitexpo.com GSE Technologies Categories Deloitte China opened its Innovation & Assets Development Center (the Center) today at Hong Kong Science Park (the Park). The opening ceremony attracted more than 100 guests and was led by Deloitte China CEO Patrick Tsang, who welcomed senior officials including: — President of the Legislative Council, Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen — Chairman of New Territories Heung Yee Kuk, Kenneth Lau Ip-keung — Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology, and Industry of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lillian Cheong Man-Lei — Deputy Director-General of the Department of Administration and Finance of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government, Li Xuhong Occupying a full floor at the Park, the Innovation & Assets Development Center is a unique, digital-focused service hub that reinforces Deloitte’s commitment to the HKSAR Government’s Innovation & Technology (I&T) Development Blueprint to drive Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T powerhouse. The Center will provide unprecedented proximity and access to Deloitte China’s multidisciplinary model professional services (MDM) and INspire HK integrated value propositions (IVPs) in Digital, M&A, Sustainability, Smart City, and ONEinsurance to more than 1,200 technology companies and over 12,000 R&D practitioners at the Park, which is operated by Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP). It will enable Deloitte to provide faster, more direct access to the firm’s well-established global collaboration, investor networking, and commercialization support. “The Digital, Sustainability, and Smart City IVPs of our INspire HK program are pivotal to Hong Kong’s development as a global I&T center – a goal that the HKSAR government, HKSTP, and Deloitte all share. With this in mind, we aim to invest more than HKD200 million in this Center, including I&T initiatives and talent development, and to double our Hong Kong Deloitte Digital headcount to more than 1,000 tech and digital professionals by 2025” says Deloitte China CEO Patrick Tsang. “We are proud to establish in Hong Kong our first dedicated Innovation & Assets Development Center at the Park. This will support I&T development in Hong Kong through ecosystem collaboration and be a base for investment in assets development for Deloitte to retain undisputed leadership in professional services and make an impact that matters for I&T development in Hong Kong.” In addition, the Center will accelerate commercialization and impactful innovation by our strategic alliances and partners and help local start-ups to accelerate business growth within the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and beyond, Patrick adds. Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of HKSTP, says, “I am delighted to welcome Deloitte into our vibrant ecosystem at the Science Park. The addition of such a world-class firm is a sign of strength for Hong Kong’s thriving innovation scene and proof of the city’s allure as a magnet for global tech talent. “Deloitte’s extensive industry knowledge and international business network, together with the state-of-the-art incubation support of HKSTP, will provide a powerful collaborative platform to accelerate the digital transformation of industries. Hong Kong is ready to open its doors. We stand ready to seize golden opportunities at a time when I&T is a key engine of global economic growth.” Deloitte China is committed to enhancing Hong Kong’s status as a fundraising hub and springboard to international expansion for I&T ventures. The Innovation & Assets Development Center will promote Hong Kong’s reputation as a destination of choice for international I&T companies seeking to enter the GBA and other Asian markets. Furthermore, Deloitte China’s Innovation & Assets Development Center demonstrates the firm’s commitment to investing in its talent by expanding its presence with a spacious digital hub at the Park, where Deloitters can network and collaborate with groundbreaking I&T companies. With the recent launch of the firm’s refreshed Employee Value Proposition – Shaping future talent through impact that matters – the firm will continue to focus on and invest in the four key differentiated attributes of Development, Caring, Happiness, and Inclusion. 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For more information, please contact Deloitte China. Contact: Ashley Leung Contact: Lyanna Chan HAD opens temporary cold shelters
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Hong Kong – CE: Beijing trip opens new chapter for communication and co-operation between HKSAR Government and central ministries (with photos)
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, concluded his visit to Beijing today (March 18). Mr Lee said that the trip opens a new chapter for effective communication and co-operation between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and central ministries and institutions, and paves the way for better and stronger collaboration. Secretaries of Departments and Directors of Bureaux will spare no efforts in solving problems together with the Mainland counterparts.GSE Technologies Opens Registration Portal for the Green Vision Summit & Expo
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Topic: Press release summaryHong Kong – HAD opens temporary cold shelters
In view of the cold weather, the Home Affairs Department has opened 18 temporary shelters today (January 15) for people in need of the service.
The temporary shelters will remain open during the daytime tomorrow (January 16) when the Cold Weather Warning is still in force.
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 those 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:
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Central and Western:
1/F, Kennedy Town Community Complex
No.12 Rock Hill Street, Kennedy Town
Causeway Bay Community Centre
3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay
Southern:
Wah Kwai Community Centre
Wah Kwai Estate, Kellett Bay
Wan Chai:
Wan Chai Activities Centre
LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
Kowloon:
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Kowloon City:
Hung Hom Community Hall
1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices, 42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom
Kwun Tong:
Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre
71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin
Sham Shui Po:
Nam Cheong District Community Centre
1 Cheong San Lane, Sham Shui Po
Wong Tai Sin:
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan
Yau Tsim Mong:
Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre
60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei
New Territories:
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Islands:
Tung Chung Community Hall
G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building, 39 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung
Kwai Tsing:
Kwai Shing Community Hall
Podium, Block 6, Kwai Shing West Estate, Kwai Chung
North:
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling
Sai Kung:
Chi Shin Activity Centre
G/F, Tseung Kwan O South Ancillary Facilities Block
5 Chi Shin Street, Tseung Kwan O
Sha Tin:
Lung Hang Estate Community Centre
Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin
Tai Po:
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
Tuen Mun:
Wu Shan Road Community Hall
101 Wu Shan Road, Tuen Mun
Yuen Long:
Long Ping Community Hall
Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long
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