HongKongBiZZ.com » TRAVEL http://hongkongbizz.com | BUSINESS | FINANCE | NEWS | OPPORTUNITY | REAL ESTATE | TELECOM | Tue, 22 May 2012 16:09:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Peninsula shows surge in rates for first quarter http://hongkongbizz.com/travel/peninsula-shows-surge-in-rates-for-first-quarter/ http://hongkongbizz.com/travel/peninsula-shows-surge-in-rates-for-first-quarter/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 02:42:38 +0000 admin http://hongkongbizz.com/travel/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 people Hong Kong hotel group eyes MidEast growth]]>

Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (0045) saw both room and occupancy rates surge at its flagship Peninsula Hotel during the first quarter.
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Plus, good times in Las Vegas; a different opinion on Acqua Pazza I just read Scott Kraft's article ["Looking Up, Up, Up in Hong Kong," May 6]. 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 can only imagine what it must look like today — much, much more of what I loved, adored and encountered in my …
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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 International
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]]> http://hongkongbizz.com/travel/pledge-for-hong-kong-airport-as-worlds-greenest/feed/ 0 Building unusual hotels for unique people http://hongkongbizz.com/travel/building-unusual-hotels-for-unique-people/ http://hongkongbizz.com/travel/building-unusual-hotels-for-unique-people/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 09:13:57 +0000 admin http://hongkongbizz.com/travel/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 rates for first quarter Hong Kong hotel group eyes MidEast growth Banks confirms HK hotel discount Banks confirms hotel discount Banks defends hotel room cost]]>

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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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
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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 well as representation for the newly formed member network.
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