Articles from Hong Kong Tourism Board

Hong Kong’s most spectacular Lunar New Year celebration – the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade – will return in exuberant style to welcome the first day of the Year of the Snake (January 29), kicking off a host of seasonal events across the city. Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) with Cathay Pacific as the title sponsor, the annual event enters its 23rd year. With the theme Unfold a Year of Good Fortune, the parade brings together international performers with local Hong Kong flair, reflecting the city’s status as a global events capital.

As the world prepares to bid farewell to 2024, Hong Kong is set to light up the sky with a breathtaking New Year countdown fireworks display on December 31, 2024. This annual tradition has become a hallmark of the city’s festive spirit, drawing locals and visitors alike to the iconic Victoria Harbour for an unforgettable night of celebration and joy to welcome another journey around the sun.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) successfully launched its second activation in Miami Beach as part of a three-year global partnership with Art Basel, following a successful Paris activation. From December 6-8, visitors from around the world were invited to experience a taste of Hong Kong at a vibrant "Cha Chaan Teng" pop-up café, celebrating the city’s status as a premier art and cultural destination. Set against the backdrop of Art Basel Miami Beach, one of the premier US art events of the year, this showcase highlighted Hong Kong's rich cultural heritage and dynamic culinary scene.

Get ready to spread holiday cheer and share the festive spirit this Christmas season! Through January 1, 2025, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will host city-wide celebrations including dazzling fireworks shows, Christmas markets, and its signature New Year’s Eve spectacular. This year, the marquee event Hong Kong WinterFest, features a bigger-than-ever “Christmas Town” brimming with festive magic. Christmas Town spans 10,000 square feet at Harbourside Lawn West of Art Park at West Kowloon Cultural District and is 30 percent larger than in previous years.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is excited to announce its upcoming cultural showcase at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024, taking place from December 6-8, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This marks the second chapter of HKTB’s pioneering three-year partnership with Art Basel, following a successful debut at Art Basel Paris in October.

The World’s 50 Best Bars for 2024 were unveiled in front of the world’s leading bartenders, tastemakers and drinks industry professionals at an exciting countdown ceremony in Madrid last week, with Bar Leone claiming the highest honor ever for a Hong Kong Bar. One of the world’s most prestigious surveys of cocktail tastes and trends, the list serves as a leading indicator of what is new and trending in cocktail culture.

This year and into next, Hong Kong solidifies its position as a premier international entertainment destination known for attracting music lovers, art enthusiasts, and adventure seekers alike, with three major festivals and the highly anticipated return of the globally chart-topping band, Coldplay.

Cheers to everyone! Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the highly anticipated annual “Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival” is set to make a triumphant return to the Central Harbourfront Event Space from 23 October (Wednesday) to 27 October (Sunday). This year’s festival will include over 300 booths, and will span five days, allowing locals and visitors alike to fully immerse themselves in this epicurean celebration.

Hong Kong China Rugby (HKCR) is delighted to announce that the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens will take place from March 28 – 30, 2025.

Hong Kong’s Bar Leone made history tonight, as the very first new entry to claim the top spot on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars. This also marked the fourth consecutive year that a Hong Kong bar was named region’s best, reinforcing the city’s position as the gastronomy capital of Asia.

The “2024 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races” organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Hong Kong, China Dragon Boat Association (HKCDBA) concluded in success today (June 17th) as crowds of spectators on the Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront reveled in the festive atmosphere and cheered athletes across the finishing line while enjoying themselves with the refreshments available on site, passionately embracing the early summer. In addition, to extend the Dragon Boat festivity into the evenings, HKTB staged a drone show on the Wan Chai harbourfront on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival to offer holidaymakers a vibrant festival experience.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Art Basel are delighted to announce a new three-year global partnership. The HKTB is the first tourism organization to enter into a global strategic partnership with Art Basel. Announced during the press conference of Art Basel in Basel, the collaboration will extend beyond Hong Kong to all Art Basel shows worldwide, beginning with Art Basel Paris this October.

From Michelin-star and world-renowned restaurants to flavor-filled street food stalls, Hong Kong is home to some of the most diverse culinary experiences in the world. Australian celebrity Chef Curtis Stone recently visited Hong Kong to film the third season of his show on America’s PBS, “Field Trip with Curtis Stone,” to explore Asia’s top culinary destination. The episode, an exclusive 1-hour standalone special, will immerse viewers in the best of Hong Kong’s culinary community through Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Stone’s eyes. During his visit to Hong Kong, he explored countless dining options around the city, fishing villages, and more, that offer everything from traditional Cantonese cuisine to innovative fusion dishes. The episode is scheduled to air on Create Network June 1, 2024 at 5pm ET and 10pm ET in 350 markets as well as airing on select PBS stations and the PBS app. The episode will stream on Peacock in July 2024. Create Network is a PBS affiliate station available on cable and streaming in select markets.

Four of Asia’s most robust cruise destinations, namely Hong Kong, Korea, the Philippines and Xiamen, were showcased to global cruise industry leaders and media at an inclusive luncheon themed “The Rebound of Asia's Destinations” on the opening day of Seatrade Cruise Global 2024. The event highlighted the lucrative opportunities and diverse experiences for enriching Asian cruise itineraries.

One of Hong Kong’s biggest international sporting events, the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, returns from April 5 to 7, 2024. Since 1994, Hong Kong Stadium has been home to the Hong Kong leg of the world’s biggest rugby sevens tournament. The tournament has been instrumental in establishing the city as one of the world’s best sevens cities for rugby fans, thanks to its vibrant party-like atmosphere and culture.

Next month, the Hong Kong Tourism Board will share in launching the annual Arts in Hong Kong program with a series of art installations, museum events, and the landmark art events Art Central and Art Basel Hong Kong. Attracting visitors from around the globe to experience Hong Kong from an artistic perspective, Arts in Hong Kong celebrates the vibrant and diverse art culture of Hong Kong.

The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade is making a grand comeback in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui on the first day of the Year of the Dragon (February 10), kicking off a series of Chinese New Year celebrations in the city. Themed “World Party Great Celebration,” the parade is a showcase for colorful floats and a big line-up of international and local performances, including the Los Angeles Rams Cheerleaders. This incredible celebration of the Dragon is organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) with Cathay Pacific Airways, the title sponsor for the 22nd year.

2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. A legendary creature with the amazing ability to roam the sky and sea, the dragon is considered the most important entity of the 12-animal Chinese zodiac. Feng shui master Mak Ling Ling has curated an “Ultimate Guide to Getting the Most Out of the Year of the Dragon” that will help you to not only enjoy good fortune but allow you immerse yourself in the festive Chinese New Year culture of Hong Kong.

From spectacular city-wide celebrations to festive family feasts, Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in Hong Kong. This year visitors can throw some romantic celebrations into the mix with Valentine’s Day falling on the fifth day of the new year.

It is the year of the dragon, and Hong Kong will be the place to be when celebrating this exciting cultural event from bustling flower markets to exciting city-wide celebrations to festive displays. For tourists looking to visit Hong Kong during the festivities, here are a few ways to celebrate Chinese New Year like a local.

As the world eagerly anticipates the arrival of 2024, all eyes will turn to Hong Kong for the city's grandest New Year's Eve fireworks display to date on December 31, 2023 (Sunday). Against the backdrop of the skyline, spectators will be treated to a 12-minute fireworks musical, surpassing any seen before in both scale and duration in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong, a city renowned for its festive holiday atmosphere, is now decorated with vibrant holiday decorations, as a series of celebratory events take place in the city. Below are some of the best spots for visitors to experience Christmas in Hong Kong.

As the world eagerly anticipates the arrival of 2024, all eyes will turn to Hong Kong for the city's grandest New Year's Eve firework display to date on December 31, 2023 (Sunday). Against the backdrop of the Hong Kong skyline, spectators will be treated to a 12-minute fireworks musical, surpassing any seen before in both scale and duration in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Tourism Board welcomes Louis Vuitton’s first ever Men’s Pre-fall 2024 show taking place on the famed Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong on November 30, 2023. The show is made possible with the support of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB), Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), and Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).

From now through January 1, Hong Kong WinterFest, organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will take place in the at West Kowloon Cultural District. Get in the holiday spirit with a series of citywide events and experiences from top attractions, festive live performances, exclusive menus, dazzling light displays, and so much more.

Two of Hong Kong’s hotels have been named the “world’s best.” The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) congratulates Rosewood Hong Kong and The Upper House for coming second and fourth respectively in the inaugural “2023 World’s 50 Best Hotels.” Rosewood Hong Kong has also been named Asia’s Best Hotel. This makes Hong Kong the only city in the world with two hotels ranked among the top 5 and demonstrates the city's top-tier hospitality experience to the world.

The annual list of The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, was unveiled as part of a live awards ceremony in Singapore on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Held in Asia for the first time in its history, the ceremony once again celebrated the excellence of the international drinks sector, paying tribute to the visionary bartenders, enterprising bar owners and trailblazing brands that lead the charge in shaping cocktail culture around the world.

This October, Hong Kong Tourism Board invites food and wine lovers from around the world to celebrate the return of the city’s large-scale outdoor culinary event, Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival. The four-day festival kicks off a month-long series of exciting nightlife events taking place citywide throughout November.

Over 800 of Asia’s elite bartenders and drinks industry experts gathered in Hong Kong on July 18 for the unveiling of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023. Brought to Hong Kong for the very first time by the Hong Kong Tourism Board in partnership with Asia’s 50 Best Bars, the awards celebrated the continued success of Asia’s thriving bar landscape, while also showcasing Hong Kong’s vibrant bar scene to the region’s top bartending talent.

The Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races jointly organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association (HKCDBA) took place June 24-25. The two-day event at the Tsim Sha Tsui East waterfront consisted of 17 races with over 160 teams of 4,000 top athletes from ten countries and regions competing for various titles. The event welcomed first-time participants from Poland, Australia, Dubai, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Mainland China, Macao, and Hong Kong.

Hong Kong has one of the most influential pop cultures among Asian cities, especially its iconic Cantopop and movies from the 1980s to the 1990s. The timeless influence of those masterpieces can still be found in the pop culture of Hong Kong and even the rest of Asia.

Hong Kong is ready to welcome global visitors with its recent "Hello Hong Kong" promotional campaign, launched in February. This initiative represents the city's enthusiastic outreach to international tourists. To entice travelers, Airport Authority Hong Kong is offering 500,000 sponsored air tickets across various markets.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held the Hong Kong Tourism Overview 2023 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning (March 30), returning physically for the first time since the city reopened. The Tourism Overview discussed tourism trends and shared details of the HKTB’s latest strategic plans with more than 1,600 participants on-site and online, including trade representatives from Hong Kong, mainland and overseas travel agencies, attractions, hotels, airlines, retailers, restaurants, meeting and exhibition operators, cruise lines, and other travel sectors.

All eyes are on Hong Kong this March as the city hosts its largest line-up of mega events in recent times while also ending the last of its pandemic-era restrictions. Beginning with the sold-out return of arts and music festival Clockenflap in early March, Hong Kong is welcoming visitors from near and far to join a stand-out showcase of world-class arts, culture and sporting events that will return in full force.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced today they will drop the mandatory mask-wearing rule beginning March 1 for all visitors traveling to Hong Kong. Travelers will no longer be required to wear masks indoors and outdoors and can enjoy Hong Kong’s iconic and new experiences to the fullest.

Hong Kong is ready to welcome visitors from all around the world once again with open arms and open doors. With the launch of the global promotional campaign “Hello Hong Kong,” Hong Kong is sending its greatest welcome to the world with 500,000 air tickets, as well as city-wide offers including visitor vouchers called “Hong Kong Goodies,” to entice travelers to come to experience the destination’s diverse appeal.

Now that Asia’s World City is ready to welcome international visitors again, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate Chinese New Year (CNY) in true Hong Kong style. After all, nowhere blends time-honored CNY traditions with modern energy quite like this buzzing metropolis. In honor of the Year of the Rabbit, here are four of Hong Kong’s most fortuitous experiences to fill your year with good luck, health and prosperity.

The “Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations,” organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), will be held at the city’s world-famous Victoria Harbour on December 31 to welcome 2023.

The Hong Kong SAR Government announced the lifting of all mandatory PCR test requirements for inbound travelers arriving in Hong Kong, as well as the lifting of Vaccine Pass which allowed access to specified premises and other measures, starting December 29.

Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the “Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations” will be held at Hong Kong’s world-famous Victoria Harbour on December 31 to welcome 2023.

The winters may be gentle in Hong Kong, but the festive spirit here shines brightly in the region. Heartstring-tugging, romance-inviting Christmas décor is just part of the whole holiday experience — and here are five dazzlingly Instagrammable spots that you and your friends and family should not miss in the coming weeks:

Presented by First Initiative Foundation (FIF) and supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, "TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK" is now on view until January 1, 2023. The large-scale public art exhibition is located next to an iconic landmark, the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower. The exhibition features renowned American artist WhIsBe's largest art piece to date, a giant red sculpture standing over 26 feet tall.

Hong Kong is hosting a plethora of art world heavyweights in November as the Hong Kong Palace Museum opens Odysseys of Art: Masterpieces Collected by the Princes of Liechtenstein exhibition, and M+ will kick off the Yayoi Kusama: 1945 to Now exhibition. Both shows will have international appeal to visitors and art lovers, showcasing Hong Kong as the East-meets-West center for international cultural exchange.

Hong Kong’s dining and drinking scene has grown more vibrant than ever over the past few years. In addition to the city’s beloved classic eateries, an array of new restaurants, bistros and bars has emerged by the water, bringing diners amazing food alongside extraordinary views of renowned Victoria Harbour from all angles – day and night. Watch the iconic Star Ferry glide across the harbor over lunch, soak up golden hour in the evening, or catch “A Symphony of Lights” laser light show after sundown.

This autumn, Hong Kong will showcase a new series of arts and culture experiences to welcome travellers to discover the arts and culture hub in person. Arts and culture have always been among the city’s key tourism appeals. With the development of world-class art venues in recent years, Hong Kong has continued to add new experiences to elevate its profile in the global arts and culture scene.

Hong Kong has some of the best nightlife and top bars in Asia. Newly opened in July 2021, ARGO, a cocktail bar housed in the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, made an impressive debut in The World’s 50 Best Bars 2022 at 28th place, alongside Mexican-inspired craft cocktail bar, Coa, standing in 17th place.

The Peak Tram, Asia’s oldest funicular railway and a must-visit attraction in Hong Kong, takes visitors on a spell-binding ride to the Peak again with a redesigned tramcar, terminus ushers and upgraded facilities as of August 27, 2022. The new Peak Tram will reward passengers with a mesmerizing panorama of Victoria Harbour and a fresh, enhanced experience, making it one of the latest developments in the many exciting tourist attractions and experiences in Hong Kong.

After five years in the making, the prestigious Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) opened on July 3, 2022 as the latest addition to Hong Kong’s arts and cultural offerings and the West Kowloon Cultural District.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held its annual Tourism Update 2022 event online on May 6 and announced a revival plan that highlights Hong Kong’s vibrant developments and new experiences, aiming to generate a positive ambience and make the city a top-of-mind destination for worldwide travelers when travel resumes.

The year 2022 marks the 50th edition of the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF), one of Asia’s premiere international cultural festivals. To celebrate this important milestone, the HKAF is presenting an array of online performances covering music, dance, theatre and more from late February through March for the enjoyment of a global audience.

The 14th edition of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2022 unveiled 71 starred restaurants in Hong Kong. Announced in a virtual award ceremony, this year’s edition makes Hong Kong home to seven three-star restaurants, 12 two-star restaurants and 52 one-star restaurants.

Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour lit up exceptionally brightly as the city rang in 2022, taking its thriving art scene right to the global centre stage.

Hong Kong will ring in the New Year with a dazzling light art extravaganza, featuring radiant lights along the entire Victoria Harbour waterfront, the city’s flagship Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New Year countdown lights on the recently opened M+.

Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour promises to offer an electrifying experience this New Year’s Eve, with a three-part countdown spectacular presented by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) that brings the city’s thriving art scene right to the global center stage. From around the world, viewers can enjoy the dazzling live concert and exciting countdown moment via live-streaming at https://www.discoverhongkong.com/countdown.

Christmas is just around the corner, and Hong Kong is one of the best cities at celebrating this special season, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Events and activities are resuming in this vibrant city with preparations in full swing. There is a myriad of unique shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences to be discovered in the festive season from near and far.

The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), has long been the city’s annual gastronomic extravaganza. This year, the festival is riding high on the city’s recovery, with an exciting month-long celebration in November that includes digital events as well as physical itineraries. This festival will serve as a reminder for foodies around the world that Hong Kong will continue to be at the top of the list of dining destinations in the post-COVID era.

Locals and visitors alike will be spotting colorful and charismatic characters hopping on and off Hong Kong’s trams and Star Ferry over the next several weeks. These eye-popping artistic creations from international pop art duo FriendsWithYou (US-based Samuel Borkson & Arturo Sandoval III) are an imaginative partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to promote the “Hong Kong Neighborhoods – West Kowloon” program. HKTB has also been recording the adventures in a collection of action-packed videos giving those unable to currently visit Hong Kong the chance to share in the excitement of its world-class attractions.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) today officially launched a West Kowloon neighborhood program, following very successful programs featuring the Old Town Central and Sham Shui Po neighborhoods, as part of its ongoing “Hong Kong Neighborhoods” campaign. The “West Kowloon” neighborhood program highlights the district’s rich heritage and vibrant street life in Yau Ma Tei and Jordan, along with its two new world-class museums – M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) – which will open in the end of the year and next year, respectively, and become landmarks in art and cultural tourism.

This summer, Hong Kong’s great outdoors will be within reach to those who reside abroad thanks to a series of uniquely soothing sensory videos created under the 360 Hong Kong Moments initiative by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). The videos have captured and bottled the city’s auditory essence into highly immersive and pleasurable viewing experiences.

From April to June, Hong Kong’s exhibition scene has been picking up more momentum with the return of close to 20 physical exhibitions at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Featuring a wide variety of products and services ranging from technology, and lifestyle, to arts and jewellery, the successful fairs attracted over one million visits under the pandemic, which is a promising sign for the exhibition industry.

When the 2020 edition was cancelled due to COVID-19, the future of Art Basel Hong Kong and other in-person art fairs was called into question. But the iconic Hong Kong event has a plan in place to weather the storm with a shift to a hybrid format, an embrace of digitalisation, and a focus on the safety of collectors, gallerists and art aficionados.

In May, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) rolled out the “Arts in Hong Kong” to promote a series of in-person and virtual events throughout the month that have been arranged by fair organizers and cultural institutions around the city. Arts in Hong Kong ensured that audiences could reconnect with art and the vitality of Hong Kong, whether in person or abroad.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held its annual Tourism Update event online in Hong Kong, discussing tourism trends and sharing details of the HKTB’s latest strategic plans with around 2,700 trade representatives from Hong Kong, mainland and overseas travel agencies, attractions, hotels, airlines, retailers, restaurants, meeting and exhibition operators, cruise lines, and other travel sectors. HKTB Executive Director Mr. Dane Cheng told the representatives the HKTB was preparing to step up promotions and would launch a new round of the Hong Kong Neighborhoods campaign. In addition, the HKTB also hopes to relaunch mega events in physical formats to prepare for tourism recovery.