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Peninsula shows surge in rates for first quarter

Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (0045) saw both room and occupancy rates surge at its flagship Peninsula Hotel during the first quarter. (read more…) Related items Wednesday Peninsula, Waldorf Top Winners In 1st Forbes Travel Guide Shanghai Ranking KABA and The Peninsula Hotels Announce Working Partnership on Door Locking Systems Building unusual hotels for unique...

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Travel letters: Fantastic memories of Hong Kong

Plus, good times in Las Vegas; a different opinion on Acqua Pazza I just read Scott Kraft's article . I lived in Hong Kong from the mid-1970s to 1980, and his article refreshed my memory. Hong Kong is one location that changes ever so quickly. I...

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Pledge for Hong Kong airport as world’s greenest

For a city notoriously known for its poor air quality, it’s quite a contrast for its airport managers to make a promise that its award-winning airport will become the greenest in the world. The bold pledge was made by the Airport Authority, the government’s statutory body tasked to oversee the operation of Hong Kong...

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Building unusual hotels for unique people

Roland Jegge (right) of Worldhotels and Lim Chee Yong (owner of Manila Ocean Park and Hotel H20). When Hotel H2O opened as part of the Manila Ocean Park in 2005, it was expected to become a major tourist attraction. Today, its promise is more than fulfilled. (read more…) Related items Peninsula shows surge in...

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Hong Kong's skyline is breathtaking from just about any angle and time of day

In Hong Kong, the sight to see is not a single monument or even a majestic natural vista. It is the city's glittering homage to the modern skyscraper. (read more…) Related items World’s highest hotel opens in Hong Kong World’s highest hotel opens in HK Travel letters: Fantastic memories of Hong Kong Pledge for...

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Hong Kong hospitality warmly received

Act leader John Banks sent internet tycoon Kim Dotcom a personal note thanking him for his "hospitality" after staying in Hong Kong.The note has emerged with details of a sumptuous gift hamper left for Mr Banks at the Grand Hyatt… (read more…) Related items Banks confirms HK hotel discount Banks confirms hotel discount Banks...

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Agricultural Bank buys Hong Kong office for $630 million

ABC will use the 28-storey building as its Hong Kong headquarters, making it the first of China's big four banks to own its office building in the city. (read more…) Related items Travelzoo Hong Kong Surpasses 400,000 Subscribers Secret Tip to Search and Compare Hotel Rates Spectrum Wine's Spring 2012 Auction Sets New Records...

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Starry nights in Hong Kong

In one of the world's great cities, Hong Kong, Michelin stars abound and high art blends beautifully with gastronomical greatness. 11 May 2012 6:43 PM (read more…) Related items Hong Kong hotel group eyes MidEast growth Global Business Travel Association Announces New Advisory Board Appointments for Asia IPO slide gives danger signal Sandigan allows...

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Hong Kong hotel group eyes MidEast growth

Swiss-belhotel International Hotels and Resorts targets Saudi Arabia, Oman and Iraq (read more…) Related items IPO slide gives danger signal Brunei hotels expect brisk business on Chinese New Year HK Disneyland narrows loss Seminar on Hong Kong as America’s Bridge to Asian Growth Features Chairman of Hong Kong Stock Exchange Hong Kong-Based Kosmopolito Hotels...

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Global Business Travel Association Announces New Advisory Board Appointments for Asia

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – has today announced the formation of its new Advisory Board for Asia. Having recently established its base in Asia with offices in Bangkok and Hong Kong, the new Advisory board will provide strategic direction for GBTA Asia as...

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