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Asia’s Thriving Cruise Destinations Set to Enrich Regional Cruise Experiences

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Monday, April 8, 2024

The event highlighted the lucrative opportunities and diverse experiences for enriching Asian cruise itineraries.

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  • The event highlighted the lucrative opportunities and diverse experiences for enriching Asian cruise itineraries.
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    Four of Asia's most robust cruise destinations, Hong Kong, Korea, the Philippines, and Xiamen, invited cruise line executives and media for a luncheon themed "The Rebound of Asia's Destinations" on the opening day of Seatrade Cruise Global 2024.
  • Cruise passengers can indulge in diverse range of art and culture experiences, culinary and nightlife adventures, iconic neighborhoods, revitalizing outdoor activities and endless shopping options in Hong Kong.
  • The archipelagic nation is also exploring new cruise destinations through ongoing inspections of emerging destinations ready for cruise tourism, such as Cebu and Zamboanga.

Arcadis welcomes 'The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address'

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

HONG KONG, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis, the leading global Design & Consultancy organization for natural and built assets, welcomes the proposal set out by 'The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address' on Wednesday, October 25, which placed creating a livable city and digitalisation as key cornerstones for Hong Kong's competitiveness on both regional and global levels.

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  • HONG KONG, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arcadis, the leading global Design & Consultancy organization for natural and built assets, welcomes the proposal set out by 'The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address' on Wednesday, October 25, which placed creating a livable city and digitalisation as key cornerstones for Hong Kong's competitiveness on both regional and global levels.
  • In response to the Policy Address, Katherine Chan, Greater Bay Area Growth Director & City Executive at Arcadis, said, "Arcadis welcomes the numerous commitments outlined by the Government that place high importance on land and housing supply, together with continued investment in the construction industry.
  • Outlined as a key initiative in the Policy Address, the plan is to move ahead with the Northern Metropolis as the new engine for growth.
  • Arcadis is fully supportive of the proposal, and is working on building Hong Kong as the Airport City and International Aviation Hub to help attract enterprises.

HKTDC launches GoGBA Day for the International Business Community

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Monday, September 26, 2022

This support event aims to engage members of the international business community in Hong Kong that are currently underserved in terms of up-to-date business information on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

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  • This support event aims to engage members of the international business community in Hong Kong that are currently underserved in terms of up-to-date business information on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
  • Hong Kong has been designated as an international financial, shipping, trade and aviation hub, a global offshore renminbi business hub and an international centre for asset management and risk management.
  • On the ground, the HKTDC has established the HKTDC GBA Service Centre in Shenzhen to provide local and international enterprises from Hong Kong with consultation services, industry-related updates and business matching.
  • Vivian Cheung, Executive Director, Airport Operations, Hong Kong International Airport, said: "We have been expanding the capacity and functionality of Hong Kong International Airport in preparation for the resumption of international travel and business.