The Hong Kong Tourism Board, in conjunction with Hong Kong Airlines, hosted eight key industry partners on a trade famil who enjoyed a luxurious stay at the Kerry Hotel and joined in to celebrate Hong Kong Disneyland’s 20th anniversary celebrations.
The itinerary, from 27 to 30 June, also included a hotel tour of Island Shangri-La, located on Hong Kong Island; a whisky tour at The Macallan House; and dining at award-winning restaurants. HKTB incorporated cultural highlights into the group’s destination experience with a visit to Hong Kong Palace Museum and a Tai Kwun Heritage Tour.
“The group had a fantastic time and the trip exceeded all expectations,” HKTB senior manager trade marketing, Karen Prideaux, said. “Highlights included celebrating Hong Kong Disneyland’s 20th anniversary, enjoying amazing food and experiencing the city’s rich culture. It was great to be able to experience Hong Kong Airlines, their service and hospitality were excellent, and it’s a strong start to a new partnership.”
Ignite Travel group travel advisor, Melanie McTighe, said she was grateful to be able to experience the new Sydney to Hong Kong service with Hong Kong Airlines.
“The service was attentive, warm and efficient, the aircraft spotless and comfortable, and the food delicious with a good variety of choices. Highlights of the trip included staying at the beautiful Kerry Hotel, visiting the Tai Kwan Cultural Centre and of course celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong Disneyland.
“Hong Kong is an exciting global city, a wonderful melting pot of old and new and I look forward to seeing the continued growth of Australian travellers returning to this special place.”
Hong Kong Airlines operated its inaugural Sydney to Hong Kong flight on 21 June, making it the second local Hong Kong airline to operate this route, providing greater travel options for Australian business, leisure and transit partners. The new Hong Kong Airlines route reflects Australians’ growing love affair with Hong Kong, which saw a 40 per cent YOY visitation increase from Australia in May 2025.
