Bangkok--9 Jul--The Hong Kong Tourism Board
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) officially kick-started its two-month-long summer promotional campaign, Hong Kong Summer Spectacular, from 29 June to 31 August. During this period, the HKTB will distribute coupon booklets containing offers from five dining districts, four major shopping malls and various retail and catering outlets, as well as operators of attractions, transportation and museums
Meanwhile, to attract the younger segment and highlight Hong Kong’s trend-setting edge, the HKTB has invited celebrity Eason Chan to be the “Hong Kong Summer Spectacular Ambassador” and assist in the promotions. The HKTB has also produced a Hip Hot Hong Kong Guide, which features tips on trendy shopping, dining, accommodation and entertainment in Hong Kong. The guide will be distributed free of charge to visitors and can also be downloaded from HKTB's website.
For entertainment, the HKTB will publicise various major events to be held in Hong Kong this summer, including the Summer Pop — Live in Hong Kong, which will be held at Asia World-Expo on 15-16 August 2009. Carrying the theme “The Concert of Hongkongers”, the event will run from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm each day with relay performances by more than 80 guest performers. For more information, please visit
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Hip Hot Hong Kong Guide’s Cover
Mr Eason Chan, “Hong Kong Summer Spectacular Ambassador” presents the Hip Hot Guide with his autograph to Mr James Tien, Chairman of Hong Kong Tourism Board.
For more information please contact:
Hong Kong Media
Mr Alex Chan
Tel: 2807 6526
Fax: 2503 6260
E-mail: [email protected]