We hope our collection can spread a message of harmony and joy – the ingredients of life needed in every corner of the world right now. Samuel and Arturo said: “We are thrilled to put our latest art collection, Happy World, on show in Hong Kong, which is the first event of such a remarkable scale for our works in Asia.
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Through a series of online flash mob videos, AR interactive experiences, and gigantic art installations, the happy characters are taking international audiences on a virtual journey across Hong Kong and its world-beating attractions, highlighting the incredible diversity of artistic elements in West Kowloon and encouraging people to explore Hong Kong from an artistic and cultural perspective.
20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has teamed up with FriendsWithYou in a fun and imaginative partnership to promote the “Hong Kong Neighbourhoods – West Kowloon” programme. The international pop art duo FriendsWithYou is made up of Samuel Borkson from Florida in the US and Arturo Sandoval III from Cuba. Lim chose the restaurant, owned by Calvin Choi, because of its representation of “Hong Kong’s spirit.” The sweet and savoury dishes featured surprising and delightful flavours, demonstrating why it has drawn long lineups since its opening last October.TORONTO and HONG KONG, Sept. BlogTO describes it as “a restaurant in Toronto serving over-the-top Canto-Western dishes in a space that looks like it’s right out of a movie.” The Good Luck Hong Kong Café is modelled after a typical Hong Kong eatery. “We need to understand their motivations and find the best ways to reach them.” Located in North Toronto, the Good Luck Hong Kong Cafe has attracted long lineups. “The journey to travel is different for various market segments,” Lim said.
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The reward at the top is incredible views of Hong Kong’s skyscrapers and harbour.Īlong with colleagues Jorge Lee and recent-hire Carol Lee (no relation), Lim is working out how to reach key ethnic, luxury and youth markets through a range of marketing initiatives, including traditional radio and TV as well as an expanded social media presence – even TikTok videos are part of the mix. The famous Peak Tram that carries visitors to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island is also getting a major facelift, double capacity and adding glass roofs to the trams. First-time and returning visitors will find new hotels, restaurants and the emerging West Kowloon Cultural District, a 40 hectare space filled with visual arts, performing arts and educational venues. The destination hasn’t stood still during the pandemic.
Satay beef soup with instant noodles, pineapple and egg from the Good Luck Hong Kong Cafe. As well as the first in-person meeting with media in a couple of years, there were meetings scheduled with key travel trade partners and tour operators. Lim says the HKTB is expanding its marketing “in gradual stages” as reopening nears. There is some good news on that front, with Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific preparing for its return to Canada, with Toronto service restarting in April and Vancouver flights in May.