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HKTB Extends “Hong Kong Neighbourhoods” to Launch “West Kowloon” for Promoting Art and Culture Tourism of the Neighbourhood
September 10, 2021 13:15
HKTB Extends “Hong Kong Neighbourhoods” to Launch “West Kowloon” for Promoting Art and Culture Tourism of the Neighbourhood
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) officially launched a West Kowloon neighbourhood programme, after featuring popular promotions “Old Town Central” and “Sham Shui Po - Every Bit Local” in the “Hong K
September 08, 2021 18:00
Sportradar Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering
Sportradar Group AG (“Sportradar”), a leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services, and the number one provider of business-to-business solutions to the glo
August 31, 2021 10:49
2021 MOKKOJI KOREA Prepares for Special Russia Week With K-pop Stars
The 2021 MOKKOJI KOREA, a festival of popular K-pop singers and Hallyu fans around the world, will be held online from September 6 (Monday) to November 14 (Sunday). It debuted last year as a platform
August 19, 2021 10:15
Lineage Logistics Announces Sponsorship with Professional Golfer Virginia Elena Carta
Lineage Logistics, LLC, the world’s largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, today announced its sponsorship of professional golfer Virginia
August 18, 2021 14:35
Sportradar Group AG Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering
Sportradar Group AG (“Sportradar”), a leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services, and the number one provider of business-to-business (“B2B”) solutions to
August 18, 2021 10:30
FPT Software’s akaChain and Canow Partners to Facilitate Seamless and Colossal Sports Fan Community in Japan
FPT Software’s enterprise blockchain platform akaChain has joined hands with Tokyo-based sports merchandising company Canow to develop and launch YELLtum - a blockchain-backed customer loyalty platfor
August 17, 2021 12:00
Hyatt to Acquire Apple Leisure Group, Expanding Global Brand Presence in Luxury Leisure Travel
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apple Leisure Group (ALG), a leading luxury resort-management services, travel and hosp
August 11, 2021 14:50
Quanergy Deploys First LiDAR People Counting Installation for Tourism in South Korea
Quanergy Systems, Inc., a leading provider of OPA-based solid state LiDAR sensors and smart 3D solutions for automotive and IoT, today announced the first ever deployment of its smart LiDAR solution f
August 06, 2021 13:40
P&G Puts Athletes Who Lead with Love Center Stage at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Celebrating Their Efforts and Inspiring Positive Action in Others
As an Olympic sponsor for the past 10 years, Procter & Gamble’s (NYSE: PG) focus is on celebrating and supporting the unique journeys athletes take on the road to their Olympic dreams, including the c
August 04, 2021 10:00
European Online Travel Champion obilet.com Ready for Record Growth
obilet.com, Turkey’s premier online travel ticketing platform, is set to enjoy rapid growth in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Having just acquired its arch-rival Biletall, Obilet is forecast to se
July 15, 2021 11:30
Lenovo and FC Internazionale Milano Strengthen Winning Partnership
Lenovo and world football (soccer) association Football Club Internazionale Milano (Inter) have upgraded their multi-year partnership taking the prized back-of-shirt placement on the team’s iconic jer
July 12, 2021 13:40
Global Equestrian Group, Waterland Private Equity, and Wellington Equestrian Partners Join Forces to Invest in the Globalization of Equestrian Sport
Andreas Helgstrand, CEO of Global Equestrian Group (GEG), and Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP), announced an unprecedented partnership focused on developing international e
July 07, 2021 15:50
The Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 Coming Soon - Tokyo to Accept Media Registrations for the Tokyo Media Center
With the Olympic Games just around the corner, Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko sent a video message to the world's media inviting them to the Tokyo Media Center (TMC) provided by the Tokyo Metropolitan Go
July 05, 2021 17:45
MEXC and Travala.com Join Hands in New Frictionless Payments Deal
Leading crypto exchange platform MEXC Global, has inked a strategic partnership with Travala.com, a cryptocurrency-friendly online travel agency. This will see Travala.com integrate MX tokens with
Panasonic’s Brand Ambassador Naomi Osaka
June 25, 2021 11:30
Panasonic Announces Signing of Professional Women’s Tennis Player Naomi Osaka as Brand Ambassador
Panasonic Corporation has signed a brand ambassador agreement with professional women's tennis player Naomi Osaka. The period of agreement is two years starting from April 22, 2021. Panasonic sough
June 25, 2021 10:40
Yugo Private Aviation expands in Southeast Asia
Yugo the fast growing private aviation platform has recently released its newest charter routes in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and the Philippines; a sign that the Singapore based private aviation co
June 24, 2021 10:40
HKTB Debuts Great Outdoors Summer Video Series to Tickle and Titillate the Senses
This summer, Hong Kong’s great outdoors will be very much within reach to those who reside abroad — thanks to a series of uniquely soothing sensory videos created under the 360 Hong Kong Moments initi
June 21, 2021 15:40
Hilton Doubles Down on Las Vegas Growth with Rapidly Expanding Portfolio and Grand Return to the Strip
After revolutionizing the Las Vegas hospitality experience decades ago, Hilton is building on its storied legacy in time for the return to travel by almost doubling its presence in the sought-after gl
June 18, 2021 10:30
Groups360 Launches Global Direct Booking Solution for Group Room Blocks with Hilton
Groups360 and Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the global launch of GroupSync Engage, the hospitality industry’s first integrated direct booking solution for group room blocks, across the majority o
June 17, 2021 16:30
Hilton Solves Longtime Travel Frustration by Introducing Confirmed Connecting Rooms
Just in time for summer travel, Hilton solves travel planning frustrations as the first major hotel company to introduce a booking experience that allows individuals to easily book and instantly confi
June 04, 2021 14:40
Procter & Gamble in Partnership with the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee and the International Olympics Committee Unveils Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 Medal Ceremony Podiums Made of Recycled Plastic
Multimedia is available on Business Wire's website and the Associated Press photo network of Procter & Gamble, the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee, and the International Olympics Committee unveiling t
June 03, 2021 13:50
IOC Announces New Global Hospitality Model From Paris 2024 Onwards, “On Location” Appointed as Global Hospitality Provider Through to LA28
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that the IOC, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and the Organising Committees of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (OCOGs) Pa
June 01, 2021 14:50
ONE Championship Uses Brightcove to Stream Every Punch, Kick, Takedown, and Knockout on Its ‘ONE Super App’
ONE Championship (ONE), one of Asia’s largest global sports media properties, features a diverse array of content stacks, including live events, fight highlights, and reality television programming.
June 01, 2021 10:10
Arts in Hong Kong Brings Together Global Hong Kong Super Fans to Enjoy a Relaxing “Sip Back & Sketch” Event
In celebration of the “Arts in Hong Kong” campaign, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) invited hundreds of media and Hong Kong Super Fans — socially influential people with an authentic connection to
May 20, 2021 17:10
Lineage Logistics Announces Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal with Professional Golfer Justin Thomas
Lineage Logistics, LLC (“Lineage” or the “Company”), the world’s largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, today announced its multi-year spo
HKTB Chairman Dr YK Pang (left) and Executive Director Mr Dane Cheng (right) shared their analysis o
May 20, 2021 16:05
HKTB Steps Up Various Promotions to Drive Tourism Recovery
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held its annual Tourism Update event online on 18 May, discussing tourism trends and sharing details of the HKTB’s latest strategic plans with around 2,700 trade rep
Hong Kong, the World’s Meeting Place
May 14, 2021 13:30
Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors Team Up to Make City the Place to Meet
Over 100 distinguished leaders of business and professional bodies in Hong Kong have joined forces with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) as Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors to promote the city as th
May 07, 2021 10:20
FedEx Becomes Official Sponsor of the UEFA Champions League
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and UEFA have signed a three-year agreement in which FedEx will sponsor the UEFA Champions League commencing at the start of the 2021/22 tournament and extending for three edit
May 03, 2021 09:45
New World La Plume Niseko Resort to Open In 2023
New World® Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Hong Kong SAR-based real estate and development firm La Plume Niseko Resort TMK to manage New World La Plume Niseko Resort, a new luxury resort in Jap
April 30, 2021 14:10
Collinson Partners with Alibaba’s Fliggy to Elevate Travel Experience for the Platform’s Loyal Members
Collinson, a global leader in traveller experiences and medical assistance, and the owner and operator of airport experiences programme Priority Pass, announces a strategic partnership with Fliggy, th
April 26, 2021 17:25
HKTB Chairman Welcomes Agreement to Relaunch Bilateral Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble
Dr YK Pang, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), welcomes the agreement between the Governments of the Hong Kong SAR and Singapore on relaunching the bilateral Hong Kong-Singapore Air Trave
April 23, 2021 11:45
OAG Metis to Power Flight Information Innovation
OAG, the world’s leading provider of travel data and insight, today announced the launch of OAG Metis, its new game-changing technology platform. Powered by Microsoft Azure and Snowflake, the platform
Hilton releases 2020 ESG report, reinforcing commitment to positive global impact
April 21, 2021 13:20
Hilton Releases 2020 ESG Report, Reinforcing Commitment to Positive Global Impact
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has released its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which highlights the company’s continued commitment to redefining sustainable travel and driving positive im
April 19, 2021 14:40
Leading European Football Clubs Announce Participation in New Super League Competition
Twelve of Europe’s leading football clubs have today come together to announce they have agreed to establish a new mid-week competition, the Super League, governed by its Founding Clubs. AC Milan,
April 16, 2021 11:30
New F1 Insights Powered by AWS Will Help FORMULA 1 Fans Make Sense of Split-Second Decisions on the Track
Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and FORMULA 1 (F1) (NASDAQ: FWONA, FWONK) are introducing six new F1 Insights powered by AWS that will roll out through th
The Chairman In Hong Kong Takes No.1 Spot At Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2021 Awards (Photo: Busines
April 01, 2021 11:50
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021 Awards Put Hong Kong in the Spotlight as the Region’s Leading Gastronomic Hub
Hong Kong leads the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021 list with 11 entries and The Chairman becoming the first Hong Kong restaurant to win top spot. Launched in 2009, the Cantonese restaurant in Central
March 17, 2021 10:35
Parimatch, Juventus Official Betting Partner Launches a New Global Campaign Featuring Arthur, Danilo, Morata, Ronaldo and Szczesny
Parimatch, Juventus’s official betting partner, has launched a brand-new global video campaign featuring top Juventus stars: Arthur Melo, Luiz Da Silva Danilo, Alvaro Morata, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Wo
Parimatch is the first officially licensed bookmaker in Ukraine
March 16, 2021 12:14
Parimatch is the first officially licensed bookmaker in Ukraine
As Ukraine successfully starts legalization of the country’s gambling business — regulated in line with European gambling market standards — Parimatch has received the first official bookmaker license
March 11, 2021 15:45
MANSCAPED™ Extends Partnership With Sydney Roosters For Second Season As Official Below-The-Waist Grooming Partner
Cock a doodle do! MANSCAPED™ is back for season two. Today, the world’s fastest-growing men’s grooming brand and the revered Sydney Roosters of the National Rugby League (NRL) are proud to announce th
March 10, 2021 16:30
American Express Launches 2021 Global Travel Trends Report
American Express (NYSE: AXP) released the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report today, which provides unique insight into consumer sentiment toward travel nearly one year after the COVI
February 26, 2021 14:10
HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman Announces Soudah Development Company (SDC)
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced the launch of Soudah Developmen
February 16, 2021 10:00
ICRYPEX: Sponsorship Agreement Paid out in Bitcoin
According to the sponsorship agreement signed in exchange for 42 Bitcoins (approximately 1.3 million USD), ICRYPEX became the name and uniform chest sponsor of Beşiktaş JK Men's Basketball A-Team, one
February 15, 2021 09:40
HKTB to Boost the City’s Recovery Through New “Hong Kong Super Fans” Global Engagement Programme With Hundreds of Participants From 20 Key Markets
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today its first global fan-engagement programme, “Hong Kong Super Fans”, to accelerate its promotional efforts as part of the post-Covid-19 tourism-recover
February 10, 2021 15:45
1954 Ferrari 750 Monza Wins the Peninsula Classics 2020 Best of the Best Award
The Peninsula Hotels, whose international hospitality brand has epitomised glamour and luxury for nearly a century, today announced the winner of its sixth annual classic car showcase, The Peninsula C
February 05, 2021 17:30
Celebrating Chinese New Year the Hong Kong Way
Even though this year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) is likely going to be a little different, Hong Kong is set to welcome the festival in its own style by bridging traditional elements with innovative idea
January 20, 2021 18:50
CGTN: China’s Winter Sports in Full Swing as 2022 Winter Olympics Approaches
China‘s winter sports industry has gotten back on its feet despite last year’s blow from the COVID-19 pandemic, and things are beginning to warm up, especially in Zhangjiakou and Beijing, both host ci
January 13, 2021 14:40
Discovering China’s Extraordinary Cultural Heritage Sites and Natural Wonders
Since the dawn of civilization, man has created many incredible landmarks, while nature and time have shaped the environment into breath-taking forms. One country that is rich with cultural heritage s
January 11, 2021 14:10
With Pent Up Demand Expected in 2021, Hilton Introduces Hilton EventReady Hybrid Solutions for Meetings and Events
As we emerge from a year of uncertainties, one business reality seems crystal clear: Hybrid meetings and events will be critical in the near-term. To address this dramatic shift in how people meet and
Korea Grand Sale 2021 is held online from January 14 to February 28. It will be opened with the onli
January 08, 2021 11:54
Enjoy the Amazing K-Contents Online... Korea Grand Sale 2021, a Culture & Tourism Festival for Foreigners, to Be Held Online
MCST (Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; Minister: Park Yang-woo) and VKC (Visit Korea Committee) will host a culture & tourism festival for foreigners ‘Korea Grand Sale 2021’ from January 14 t
Ntuple launched the Korea railroad ticketing service ga-G in Google maps. ga-G is a smart transporta
January 08, 2021 10:30
Ntuple Launches Korea Railroad Ticketing System in Google Maps
Ntuple, a tech startup that focuses on backend technology, announced that it launched the Korea railroad ticketing service ‘ga-G’ in Google maps. You can now book train tickets directly on Google M
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