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Hong Kong airport officials are giving away 500,000 sponsored flights to visit the city, and Canadians are eligible.
“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 travellers, Airport Authority Hong Kong is offering 500,000 sponsored air tickets across various markets via four major home-based carriers: Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Express, Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines. In the Canadian market, these tickets are distributed through Cathay Pacific.
Although the base fare is waived, Canadian passengers are still responsible for relevant surcharges and taxes.
Limited Tickets Are Available for Canadians
- A limited number of round-trip economy class tickets to Hong Kong will be offered in Canada starting from May 17 at 6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST. There is a limit of one ticket per transaction while supplies last.
- For a chance to access the tickets, Canadians need to sign up to Cathay Pacific website in order to receive their unique code on May 17 to claim this limited-time offer.
- Travellers are responsible for taxes, airport fees and other charges.
 Hong Kong at night. Simon Zhu/Unsplash Photo About Hello Hong Kong
- Initiated by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the “Hello Hong Kong” campaign signals Hong Kong’s readiness to welcome visitors once again.
- Launched in February 2023, “Hello Hong Kong” is the result of a collaborative effort between the government, tourism, and hospitality sectors.
- The campaign serves as a catalyst for tourism promotion aimed at driving recovery in the industry. It showcases an array of experiences, tactical promotions, and a lineup of diverse events, all designed to attract visitors and, most importantly, bolster Hong Kong’s status as a world-class destination.
One Million Hong Kong Goodies Vouchers for Visitors to Enjoy Citywide Perks
Aside from air tickets, the HKTB, in collaboration with the tourism and hospitality sectors, has assembled an array of enticing welcoming offers from over 16,000 outlets across the city to welcome back visitors. Initially, at least 1 million “Hong Kong Goodies” visitor consumption vouchers will be distributed through the HKTB’s visitor centers. These vouchers include complimentary welcome drinks at participating bars, restaurants, and hotels, or cash vouchers redeemable in the transportation, culinary, and retail sectors, as well as at various attractions.
Showcasing Hong Kong’s New Experiences and Events
Hong Kong welcomes visitors with a host of new and upgraded attractions unveiled in recent years, alongside its timeless iconic experiences. Among the multitude of exciting developments, the most notable are the M+ and Hong Kong Palace Museum at the West Kowloon Cultural District, the state-of-the-art sixth-generation Peak Tram, Water World Ocean Park, Hong Kong Disneyland’s captivating nighttime spectacle “Momentous,” and the enhanced waterfront promenades, offering breathtaking new perspectives of Victoria Harbour.
In addition, Hong Kong will host a year-round calendar of more than 250 events and festivals across 2023. Also, boasting unrivalled facilities, event spaces, and networking opportunities, Hong Kong has scheduled more than 100 international MICE events for 2023.
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