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Cebu posts 5% hike in tourist arrivals (Yehey!)

info — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:14:50 +0000

INTERNATIONAL visitor arrivals in Cebu grew 5 percent to 36,653 in January from a year ago, led by tourists from China, Hong Kong, Russia and India, the Tourism Department said yesterday.
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Hong Kong, Macau tourism website "HK MC GO!" officially launched for Beijing residents (People’s Daily)

info — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:17:16 +0000

With special support from the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Macau Government Tourist Office, a website called “HK MC GO!” was launched in Beijing on February 24 to provide more convenient services for Beijing residents who plan to visit Hong Kong and Macau. Beijing residents logging onto the website at www.qugangao.com can obtain greater discount offers on flights, hotels and tours. The …
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Why Cebu is a top tourist destination (Cebu Daily News)

info — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:13:43 +0000

GOOD image, flight accessibility and warm people are the top reasons why Cebu continues to be the top tourist destination in the country, a ranking official of the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
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Asian tourism set for rocky ride in 2009 (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

info — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:03:03 +0000

HONG KONG—Across Asia — hotels, airlines and tourism operators are bracing for another tough year as the financial crisis keeps long haul visitors at home, and regional travellers tighten purse-strings with shorter, budget trips.
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Asia braces for tough tourism year (Vietnam Net)

info — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:10:51 +0000

Across Asia, hotels, airlines and tourism operators are bracing for another tough year as the financial crisis sees long-haul visitors remain at home, and regional travelers tighten purse-strings with shorter, budget trips.
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Hong Kong forecasts 1.6 pct drop in tourism in ‘09 (The Forex Market)

info — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:39:55 +0000

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-15 05:05 Hong Kong forecasts 1.6 pct drop in tourism in ‘09 (Interactive Investor)

info — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:39:55 +0000

HONG KONG, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Hong Kong expects tourist arrivals to fall 1.6 percent this year, putting further pressure on the recession-hit economy as visitors account for 20-30 percent of retail sales in the territory. In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council, the Hong Kong Tourism Board projected visitor arrivals in 2009 of 29 million, down from a record 29.5 million last year. The …
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Hong Kong Visitors to Decline 1.6% This Year, Morning Post Says (Bloomberg)

info — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:39:53 +0000

Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) — Hong Kong’s visitor numbers are expected to decline 1.6 percent this year, the South China Morning Post said today, citing estimates from the city’s tourism bureau.
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Fewer visitors to China despite Olympics (Times Leader)

info — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:58:53 +0000

BEIJING — The number of travelers to China dropped by 2 million in 2008 in what was supposed to be a banner year for tourism but became one dampened by Olympics-related security measures and the global economic crunch.
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Hong Kong Business Association hosts discussion on economy (Honolulu Advertiser)

info — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:34:57 +0000

State tourism liaison Marsha Wienert is among the government and private sector panelists who will discuss the state’s economy next week at a round table discussion hosted by the Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii.
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