Hong Kong BnB

27/03/2023

Cities with the Best Public Transport.

Considering the volume of traffic, network density and infrastructure quality, Hong Kong has been named as the city with the best public transport services.

26/11/2021

One of Asia's largest airlines, Cathay Pacific, is facing a revolt from pilots who say Hong Kong's tough quarantine rules under its zero-COVID policies are endangering their mental health, leading to rising stress and resignations. Cathay Pacific Airways last week

24/07/2021

13/04/2021

Hong Kong Customs says ‘Virus Shut Out’ can stay on shelves, despite bans on ‘scam’ product around world

https://hongkongfp.com/2021/04/13/hong-kong-customs-says-virus-shut-out-can-stay-on-shelves-despite-bans-around-world/

A Japanese “Virus Shut Out” necklace that has faced bans around the world amid the Covid-19 pandemic is to remain on the shelves in Hong Kong after a Customs investigation. A full year after Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department said it was looking into Toamit’s “anti-viral” product, a s...

28/01/2021

The Monster Building....
The housing estate was originally built in the 1960s and named Baakgaa Sancyun and later sold. In 1972, the housing block was split to five blocks: the F**k Cheong Building, the Montane Mansion, the Oceanic Mansion, the Yick Cheong Building, and the Yick Fat Building. The five blocks consist of 2243 apartments and can house 10,000 people. There are shops on the street front. The highest building is the Oceanic Mansion, with 18 floors. Because it is such a dense living space, it is difficult to have it demolished and rebuilt.

20/12/2020

Cathay Pacific Carried Just 37,815 Passengers in November

http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news20/1812-CathayPacific.shtml

Cathay Pacific carried just 37,815 passengers in November 2020, a decrease of 98.6% when compared to November 2019. The month’s revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) fell 97.9% year-on-year, whilst passenger load factor dropped by 61.5 percentage points to 18.5%, and capacity (ASKs) decreased by 90....

21/10/2020

Special Hong Kong to Hong Kong Sunset Flight to Take Off 24 October
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http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news20/1910-HongKongAirlines.shtml

Hong Kong Airlines will operate a special sunset flight on 24 October 2020. The Hong Kong to Hong Kong service for friends and supporters of the carrier aims to support local businesses affected by the pandemic while promoting the works of Hong Kong artists.

20/10/2020

Covid: Cathay Pacific to run at half capacity next year

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54598758

The airline describes the forecast as "optimistic" and warns it depends on a successful Covid vaccine.

20/09/2020

As Asia's 'travel bubbles' fail to materialize, travelers face prospect of long winter at home

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tourism-bubbles-asia-reopening-coronavirus/index.html

People hoping they may still get to enjoy a trip in Asia iva "travel bubbles" are facing a hard coronavirus truth: The bubbles popped, and most of Asia is keeping its doors firmly shut to tourists.

12/09/2020

AEROMEXICO LANDS IN HONG KONG FOR THE FIRST TIME

https://www.streetinsider.com/Globe+Newswire/AEROMEXICO+LANDS+IN+HONG+KONG+FOR+THE+FIRST+TIME/17348646.html

It is the first time that Hong Kong connects directly with Mexico. The flight traveled more than 14 thousand kilometers with an Aeromexico Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.   Mexico City, Sept. 11, 2020...

28/08/2020

22/08/2020

Asia’s Only Sailing Cruise Line Is Fully Booked — and in Trouble

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-21/asia-s-only-sailing-cruise-line-is-fully-booked-and-in-trouble

The Hong Kong-based cruise operator that spooked creditors this week by suspending all payments is still sailing a fully booked ship despite the crippling pandemic, in what may be one bright spot for the beleaguered firm seeking to revamp debt and raise fresh capital.

22/08/2020

Evictions Loom for Hong Kong Retailers Offered Little Relief

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-20/evictions-loom-for-hong-kong-retailers-with-little-rent-relief

Retailers everywhere are feeling the pinch from the pandemic, though none quite as much as shop owners in Hong Kong like Don Leung.

19/08/2020

The world’s money transfer system is China’s Achilles heel in its sanctions battle against the US

https://qz.com/1893235/swift-transfer-system-leaves-china-vulnerable-to-us-sanctions/

Hong Kong and Chinese officials have responded to US sanctions with scorn, but they are far more exposed than they let on.

15/08/2020

Thailand most confident country in the world to reopen tourism sector

https://www.traveldailymedia.com/thailand-most-confident-country-in-the-world-to-reopen-tourism-sector/

New findings from a global study suggests that four out of five (82%) Thais are confident that Thailand is well-prepared to reopen its tourism

12/08/2020

Hong Kong’s independent press faces dark chapter in China’s shadow

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/12/hong-kongs-independent-press-faces-dark-chapter-in-chinas-shadow

Fears Beijing would export its strict control of the media to Hong Kong have been borne out by arrest of pro-democracy media mogul and raid on his paper

11/08/2020

Hong Kong’s top developers shun Shouson Hill tender as property becomes ‘hot potato’ amid US-China tensions

https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3096821/hong-kongs-top-developers-shun-shouson-hill-tender-property

Many of Hong Kong’s biggest property tycoons are staying out of a keenly watched property tender by the US government, as the asset has become a “hot potato” amid worsening US-China relations.