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Titanic's first-class menu recreated in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, April 11, 2012 (AFP) – The Titanic was more than just the most advanced ship of its time. It was the paragon of turn-of-the-century style and luxury, when languid meals, dinner suits and fine china were de rigueur. (read more…) Related items Special Report: Asia Travel: Touring Hong Kong’s Waterways Titanic's last...

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Macau profile

Provides an overview of Macau, including key events and facts. (read more…) Related items Peninsula shows surge in rates for first quarter Travel letters: Fantastic memories of Hong Kong Pledge for Hong Kong airport as world’s greenest Building unusual hotels for unique people Hong Kong's skyline is breathtaking from just about any angle and...

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Travelers Advised to Be Hyper-Alert to These Three “One-on-One” Travel Scams

Lets Fly Cheaper’s series on travel scams continues, this time unmasking 3 new travel scams where the scammers offer aid, guidance or pose as authorities – but are not what they seem.Fremont, CA (PRWEB) April 09, 2012 As part of its mission to help the public travel smarter as well as cheaper, Business travel...

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Hong Kong thriving

Hong Kong, long a popular shopping and dining destination for many Thais, is expecting to see even more tourists from across the world despite the economic and security concerns that have affected travel. (read more…) Related items Starry nights in Hong Kong Hong Kong hotel group eyes MidEast growth Global Business Travel Association Announces...

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Spectrum Wine's Spring 2012 Auction Sets New Records in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – The Spring 2012 Auction, held by Spectrum Wine Auctions LLC of Irvine, Calif., continued to put the strength of the Hong Kong market on display by realizing an … (read more…) Related items Spectrum Wine's Spring 2012 Auction in Hong Kong to Focus on Burgundy Secret Tip to...

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The wine world prepares for Vinexpo in Hong Kong

In the four years since the Hong Kong government scrapped all taxes on wine the city has established itself as Asia's wine trading "hub" while positioning itself as the gateway to the market everyone in the world wants to get into — China. (read more…) Related items HK travel agencies want PH travel ban...

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Ride Hong Kong Tramways Free with JCB!

Ride Hong Kong Tramways Free with JCB! Tokyo, Mar 30, 2012 – (JCN Newswire) – JCB International (JCBI), the international operations subsidiary of global payment brand JCB, is pleased to announce that starting 1 April JCB cardmembers visiting Hong Kong can enjoy riding the tram for free. (read more…) Related items Baha Mar Opens...

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Visiting Hong Kong: Ancient Belief and 21st-Century Desire Are Evident Everywhere

I'm at a magical place where people come to make wishes come true. No, not at Walt Disney World, though Disney Hong Kong isn't far. I'm on the island of Lantau, Hong Kong's largest, staring up at a giant Buddha. Not just any giant Buddha but the Tian Tan Buddha, the world's largest outdoor...

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Tokyo’s First Business-Jet Terminal Narrows Gap With Hong Kong

Tokyo ’s first dedicated business- jet terminal opens tomorrow as Japan (JGDPQGDP) tries to lure millionaire tourists from China and investment from multinationals adding Asian offices. (read more…) Related items U.S. retailers head to booming Hong Kong district Hong Kong Central Shop Rents to Boom Retail Rents Soar in Hong Kong A Widening Wealth...

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Samsonite CEO sees China as next top market

HONG KONG — Luggage maker Samsonite International expects China to overtake the US as its biggest single market in as little as two years, as the growth of China's middle class fuels leisure and business travel. China sales last year came to $144.3 million, well behind the $359… (read more…) Related items Starry nights...

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