Hong Kong will suspend transit flights from around 150 countries and territories deemed high risk for a month due to the coronavirus Omicron variant surge, further isolating the global…
Newly established and headquartered in Hong Kong, Greater Bay Airlines is taking the next step in its growth strategy after obtaining its AOC (Air Operator’s Certificate) in October last…
Since operating and travel limitations continue to affect Cathay Pacific’s scheduling, the airline has decided to terminate nearly all flights between Australia and Hong Kong effective…
Hong Kong Tourism Board has announced the return of the much-anticipated Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon on 16 January 2022 in a hybrid format event on a new route
Indonesian government has allowed travellers from Hong Kong to enter the country ahead of year-end holidays, while putting the UK, Norway and Denmark into the travel ban list
Klook and ZA Tech Global Limited ("ZA Tech"), the technology venture founded by ZA International and backed by Softbank's Vision Fund 1, has announced a joint venture (JV) that will…
Cathay Pacific together with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and other airline leaders announced today the formation of the Aviation Climate Taskforce (ACT), a new non-profit organisation…
We are delighted to introduce you to Bonnie Leung, Operations Leader for FCM Hong Kong in our latest interview series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).
Cathay Pacific is reaffirming its commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 by pledging to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for 10% of its total fuel consumption by 2030.
As international borders gradually begin to reopen, the global travel industry is rapidly embracing breakthrough data solution that enables travel agents and corporations to help their…
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has unveiled a new series of distinctive sensory videos to bring the city’s great outdoors to everyone around the world.
Cathay Pacific told pilots and flight attendants on Thursday that their employment with the airline would be reviewed and could be terminated if they have not had a COVID-19 vaccine by…
Cathay Pacific expects to reduce its cash burn to less than HK$1 billion (AU$169 million) a month in the second half of the year, its chief financial officer said.
Dream Cruises has announced the restart of cruises in Hong Kong, set to begin at the end of July with Genting Dream offering 2 and 3-night “Super Summer Seacations” on the high seas.
Cathay Pacific is proactively encouraging all of its employees to get vaccinated, seeing this as a crucial step in the resumption of regular international air travel and the return to normal…
The HKTB has launched the ‘Hong Kong Convention Ambassador’ programme to help revitalise Hong Kong’s MICE industry, after a turbulent and challenging 2020
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong announces the completion of the first phase of its exciting transformation, with a set of completely redesigned guest rooms and suites now ready to welcome…
Qatar Airways announced the sea-to-air ferry transfer service from Shenzhen Shekou Port to the SkyPier in the airside of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)
Cathay Pacific strongly supports the introduction of digital health platforms that securely validate compliance with the health-related entry requirements set by different governments.
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced its 2021-22 work plan, setting out a series of flexible short-term and medium-to-long-term strategies to prepare for the return of tourists
Cathay Pacific has announced that it will resume flight services from Hong Kong to London Heathrow starting 12 January in order to assist customers needing to travel to the UK.
Hong Kong will complete an e-booking system for Covid-19 vaccine inoculations this month and is in talks with other countries to allow the records to be used for travel
Hong Kong has extended its compulsory quarantine to three weeks for almost all international travellers from this week, saying the measure was needed to prevent new, more infectious,…
Hong Kong is diligently working to make it as simple as possible for people to test for COVID-19 as they go about their days using public transportation.
The 2020 Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival officially concluded yesterday. It was the first time the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) had adopted an “online + offline” format for the event
A travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore, originally slated to begin on 22 November, has now been postponed amid a spike in infections in Hong Kong
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, which pledged to eliminate all single-use plastic in October 2019 across its portfolio of 33 luxury hotels, by the end of March 2021, has reported on the…
Cathay Pacific has confirmed that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 8,500 employees and shutdown Cathay Dragon as part of a major restructure
As Singapore looks to resume travel operations and reopen borders, it has now announced a first two-way air travel bubble with Hong Kong, paving the way for leisure and other forms of travel…
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and The Oberoi Group have announced a long-term strategic alliance that will see the two groups jointly collaborating across a range of initiatives
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is gradually resuming promotions in the local and source markets, reviving tourism through a combination of short-term and long-term strategies
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced that Hong Kong has been chosen as the host city for four international MICE events, including the city’s first-ever events of high strategic…
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Hong Kong has been recently chosen as the host city for four international MICE events, including the city’s first-ever events of high strategic…
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that its annual signature event ‘Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival’ will, for the first time, take on a virtual format
Cathay Pacific Group has released its 2019 Sustainable Development Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the company and its subsidiaries’ approach and performance in the areas of…
SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk reveals the world’s best cities to take your remote working job as well as the best cities for freelancers amidst the coronavirus.
Mandarin Oriental Group has introduced a ‘Meeting with Purpose’ initiative to offer meeting planners a selection of corporate social responsibility experiences
Asia Pacific hospitality companies, hotels and resorts, destinations and tourism businesses can now access a platform designed to help plan and manage their recovery from the ongoing…
Genting Cruise Lines announced that Dream Cruises’ Explorer Dream is the first cruise ship in the industry to receive the Certification in Infection Prevention for the Maritime industry…
As people look to travel in the future, Shangri-La Group announced that it is introducing the ‘Shangri-La Cares’ commitment which elevates its already rigorous hygiene and safety…
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has launched a global Heroes Campaign to celebrate and recognise the tireless work medical workers are undertaking around the world.
The campaign, which…
This year, celebrate Global Wellness Day on a truly global scale with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Long known for innovative spa and wellness programmes, the group is once again…
Swiss Education Group, the largest provider of hospitality and culinary education in Switzerland, is collaborating with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group on a research initiative to study…
Hotel Continental has taken a lead in providing post-corona virus measures for travellers staying at Switzerland’s hotels, by leveraging technology provided by Portier Technologies. The…
Travel might be on pause in these unprecedented times, but data from Booking.com reveals that this hasn’t stopped people across the city from dreaming about its possibilities. Delving…
Hong Kong had a tough year because after the political unrest that shut down its airport, the coronavirus crisis happened. It is a double whammy for the tourism industry.
In the time of the pandemic, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group continues its efforts to promote responsible travel. In October 2019, it pledged to eliminate all single-use plastic, across…
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has introduced an exclusive ‘Booking with Confidence’ group meeting offer. Valid until 31 January 2021, the hotel chain will waive any cancellation fees…
To honour brave first responders who are helping to fight the battle against COVID-19 around the world, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is donating 10% of online gift card sales to the…
some other countries appear to have managed to slow down the rate of new cases and now seem to be on a slow and possibly difficult path towards recovery. Here they are:
STR SHARE Centre’s Steve Hood will present an update on the global hotel industry that reviews the impact of the Covid-19 disease on countries and markets around the world. The 'Covid-19…
Passenger numbers for Hong Kong’s airport in March nosedived by 91% year on year, fresh government data has shown, with the new low wrought by the coronavirus pandemic just shy of the…
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…
With an ongoing commitment to protecting the environment, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong has partnered with EcoMatcher to help green the planet by offering guests the opportunity to plant…
Trip.com Group has partnered with Standard Chartered, Hong Kong-based information and communications technology company PCCW and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) to launch a new virtual banking…
More than places to stay, Ovolo Hotels are destinations to experience brimming with character, each hotel is a uniquely rich adventure, full of eye-catching art and vibrant atmosphere.…
Hong Kong-based Connexus Travel (formally known as Swire Travel), one of the largest corporate travel businesses in Greater China, has signed a long-term technology sharing agreement…
With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com announced the opening of applications for its 2020 Booking Booster programme to support solutions in…
Cathay Pacific is bolstering its efforts to give back to society with the announcement of its three new Cathay ChangeMakers for 2020. These forward- thinking individuals have each made…
Genting Hong Kong has raised USD900million through the successful completion of a sale and leaseback transaction of one of Dream Cruises’ cruise ships – the 2016-built, 150,000 gross ton …
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) is introducing a number of revised itineraries in 2021 for their classic liner Marco Polo following passenger concerns over visiting Hong Kong.
Sales…
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is going to celebrate Chinese New Year in a new way – the ‘Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Carnival’. Rather than simply staging the night…
Vietjet has announced the launch of three new services connecting Da Nang with Taipei, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The inaugural flights’ ceremonies were held on location, within the…
Is the long-awaited indication of triumph finally here? The semi-independent Hong Kong held its local elections amid the protests that could be a key on how things will end.
Most of us remember travelling with family or friends, travel trends are changing: in recent years, more people have embraced solo travel to satisfy the desire for alone time.
Cathay Pacific is elevating its economy class inflight dining experience with an exciting new menu developed in collaboration with Hong Kong’s food and hospitality group, Black Sheep…
A study by ForwardKeys, the travel analytics firm, has revealed that the number of mainland Chinese visitors coming to Hong Kong by air has dropped by 53.3% from 1 July until 23…
Cathay Pacific will be the world’s first airline to serve its passengers OmniPork, a plant-based pork alternative that is delicious in any recipe that traditionally uses real pork. With…
Hong Kong-based airline HK Express announced its debut route to Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture. Beginning operations on 26 September 2019, the highly anticipated new link will…
As pro-democracy protests never seem to cease, Hong Kong hotels raised the white flag and asked appealed to the government for support as hotel rates slid down to USD 9 a night on weekdays.
Dim sum, curry fishballs and cheung fun are only some of the street food one can find in Hong Kong. The city emerged as the best city for street food, according to the latest research of My…
Hong Kong-based travel destination platform Klook has partnered with West Japan Railway (JR West). Through the partnership, travellers across all of Klook’s markets in Southeast Asia…
The Shenzhen airport in southern China reported significant rises in both passenger and cargo traffic, presenting a stark contrast to the airport in neighbouring Hong Kong. The disparity…
Hotels in Hong Kong are witnessing all-time low occupancy levels as ongoing protests continue to cripple the territory’s tourism economy. This was revealed by STR’s preliminary August…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with key public-private sector partners are jointly launching a ‘Happy Shopping’ campaign to stimulate inbound travel and tourist…
Genting Cruise Lines officially announced the name of her first 208,000 gross ton Global Class ship at IBTM China, the nation’s largest business travel and MICE show, in Beijing.…
Hotels in the Asia Pacific region reported mostly negative results across the three key performance metrics during July 2019, according to data from STR. The average occupancy across the…
Genting Hong Kong (GHK) announced that it has signed loan agreements of EUR 2.6 billion (USD 2.88 billion) with a consortium led by KfW IPEX-Bank for construction and post-delivery…
Thai Airways International (THAI) has resumed normal flight operation on its Bangkok-Hong Kong route to accommodate stranded passengers.
Pratana Patanasiri, vice president of aviation…
“Taste the Dream – Wine and Dine at Sea”, the signature culinary extravaganza of Dream Cruises, will return this year with the launch of “A Taste of the Palace”, featuring regal menus by…
Over two months of occupying the streets with no peaceful conclusion in sight, Hong Kong extradition and pro-democracy protests put the country’s tourism in peril.
From a trip down the picturesque French Riviera to a captivating tour of one of the oldest Hindu temples in Bali, Klook curates the ultimate list of photogenic spots to up the Insta-game.
Harbour Grand Kowloon in Hong Kong will usher into a new era with the opening of 360 brand new guestrooms in the tower this August, bringing the hotel’s total room inventory to over 900.…
The Murray, Hong Kong will mark the launch of its pet-friendly themed afternoon tea series with an inaugural gathering on 24 August 2019. To be staged at The Arches, the hotel’s iconic…
The Cathay Pacific Group is giving customers more reasons to jet to Japan this winter with the addition of two extra seasonal routes, including a new service to Niigata and the return of…
Genting Hong Kong (“Genting HK”) has revealed the identity of its new president of Dream Cruises as Michael Goh, today.
Goh, who will also act as the head of international sales for…
Cathay Pacific has announced it will be implementing Amadeus Altéa NDC, as part of its efforts to ramp up its digital transformation and to help the airline to distribute and service new…
Low-cost carriers in Hong Kong, HK Express, has announced its debut route between Hong Kong and Miyako-Shimojishima in Japan. A continuation of its expansion throughout Asia, HK Express…
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has announced the global launch of #MyShangriLa Photography Contest. The six-month-long contest aims to give new meaning to ‘Shangri-La’ - a memorable,…
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the USD 4.2 trillion global wellness economy, today announced that Bill Bensley, the maverick…
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported steady growth in passenger traffic and flight movements in the first half of 2019. From January to June this year, HKIA handled 37.8…
A four-month long festival titled Art, Culture and Music at the Airport 2019 kicked off at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). Passengers from around the world will be presented with…
United Airlines announced it is offering customers a second daily nonstop flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong.
Beginning 26 October, United Airlines will operate two daily…
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Group announced it has earned the global certification of Ctrip's new China Preferred Hotel Program (CPH).
The iconic Asian luxury hotel group is the first…
Hong Kong Airlines has announced a new decorative amenity kit series that highlights Hong Kong’s vibrant culture through a collaborative partnership with four Hong Kong artists. The…
Hong Kong’s low-cost carrier HK Express has announced a new route to Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan.
Scheduled to commence on 26 September 2019, the highly…
The Hong Kong Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Voyager Risk Solutions to support its risk and insurance management…
Travellers visiting Hong Kong Island will get the opportunity to travel back in time and experience what it might have been like to live life like a Victorian when the Northpoint Waterfront…
IndiGo is enhancing its point-to-point connectivity with the launch of a daily non-stop flight on the Kolkata-Hong Kong route. Effective from 20 August 2019, IndiGo will operate its…
As an ever-increasing number of Indians travel outbound, Hong Kong had registered a growth of 7.3% from India. Close to 83,000 Indian visitors arrived into Hong Kong in the…
It is super cost-friendly to travel with a baby, with flight tickets for babies costing only 10% of the adult fare. Contrary to popular belief, travelling with babies is not a painstaking…
Mandarin Oriental celebrated the opening of its latest London property, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, yesterday.
Designed by Hong Kong’s Joyce Wang, the hotel features 40 suites…
Hospitality giant Marriott International, has announced this morning the official launch of The St. Regis Hong Kong, the company’s 7, 000th hotel. The opening of the 27-story luxury property…
As audiences around the world become increasingly obsessed and even tribal in their adoration of their favourite TV serials and movies, tourism has responded with a growth in celebrity…
Swiss-Belhotel International has announced a surprising first today with the Hong Kong based management company signing up its inaugural property in Switzerland, Hotel de Parc.
Following the announcement, at the beginning of March, that the famous Hong Kong ‘Avenue of Stars’ (AoS) attraction had re opened following an extensive refurbishment to refresh and…
Global specialists in executive recruitment, HARP wallen delivers cost-effective solutions for the travel, tourism, hospitality and luxury retail sectors. For over 20 years, the…
Calm your nerves at Cathay Pacific’s Business Class lounge at The Pier in Hong Kong that just became even more beneficial for mind, body and soul following the opening of The Sanctuary by…
According to Klook’s internal data, ski-related bookings surged 341% year-over-year when comparing November to December 2017 with the same period in 2018.
The Airport Experience: Key to the Future of Travel Forum organised by Plaza Premium Group, on 21 November, 2018 at Hong Kong Maritime Museum brought together a panel of forward-thinking…
It might be the smallest of the four main islands which make up Japan but Shikoku, as the last of the islands to build transport links to Honshu, the country’s main island, it retains many…
Hong Kong based tour start up and fast rising tour booking platform Klook, has unveiled its brand new a “global strategic partnership” with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, which will hook…
China Airlines and Airbus A350 joint liveried aircraft has been revealed and will officially enter service on October 26 on the Taipei-Hong Kong route.
The Asian division of Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) has revealed that despite the growth of the hospitality in the region, and in fact because of it, many businesses are…
As travel increasingly becomes a popular lifestyle choice among the growing middle and upper classes in Asia, gross travel bookings are projected to register strong growth from 2017 to 2020.…
The Cathay Pacific Group’s expansion continues as it launches a new two-times-weekly service to Tokushima in Japan. Tokushima is the gateway to Shikoku.
For the past 25 years, global tourism has been in full upswing. People are travelling more than ever leaving no stone unturned, but one thing that can stop us in our track is natural…
Hong Kong-based hotel brand Hotel COZi announces the opening of its third property in Asian hub. Hotel COZi Oasis is scheduled to open its doors to guests on 2 October 2018 in a "superb"…
Coming in the wake of the path destruction carved by Typhoon Jebi, Japan’s most powerful storm in 25 years, HK Express has announced the following statement.
After closing USD 200 million Series D funding, Klook has become the most-funded company in the tours and activities sector. The new unicorn company now has the ammunition to expand…
Hong Kong’s first-ever cruise and yachting event, International Cruise and Yachting Festival (Hong Kong) 2018 will be hosted at the China Merchants Wharf in Western and the Hong Kong…
In view of the growing demand for talent in the fast-expanding global cruise and yacht industry, Hong Kong Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (HKCYIA) and the Vocational Training…
Cathay Pacific has welcomed the newest member to its fleet, the first of its twenty Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Take a look at what it takes to build one of the world’s newest long-range…
Tencent Holdings Limited’s CEO Ma Huateng suggested the introduction of an electronic pass system for a hassle-free travel between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Air Belgium’s inaugural flight from Brussels Charleroi touched down at 7:40 am on 7 June at Hong Kong International Airport, marking the beginning of its international operations.
After dropping codeshare flights five years ago when the airline forged a global alliance with Emirates, Qantas has reinstated its codeshare agreement with Air France, giving passengers more…
Skyscanner has linked up with Cathay Pacific and its subsidiary, Cathay Dragon, to make them the first Hong Kong airlines to be able to sell tickets directly within the site.
After announcing details of a new partnership with Switzerland Tourism designed to seduce Asian tourists to the country, WebBeds has revealed it hosted its first two travel trade workshops…
Plaza Premium Group has announced they will be unveiling the first European location of their international airport transit hotel brand Aerotel, at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 this…
Hong Kong Airlines continues to up its credibility as a serious trans-Pacific player, having launched a new service to San Francisco this weekend. The City by the Bay is the airline's…
Two industry heavyweights come together today as Amadeus and Flight Centre announce their strategic partnership to drive progress for compliance with IATAs' NDC (New Distribution Capability)…
With news of Klook’s successful round of series C funding, coming at the end of last year, where the in-destination platform secured US$60 million (the largest deal of its kind) to expand…
Sabre Corporation announced today an agreement with Hong Kong Airlines to implement Sabre AirCentre Crew technology, a solution that offers a range of crew scheduling, management, services…
Already Southeast Asia’s biggest bedbank, MG Group is not resting on its laurels and is intent on getting bigger and bigger. With it’s home territory wrapped up, MG has lofty ambitions and…
We sat down with Tink Labs founder and CEO Terence Kwok to learn why this sharp-eyed Hong Kong native and his product have both reached rock-star status in the hospitality and tourism scene.
In 2017, Hilton achieved breakthrough growth and expansion in the Asia Pacific region with 40 new hotels opened. It now has a total of 220 hotels in operation with 415 still in the pipeline.
Handy has made it possible for hotel operators to engage with guests through all stages of the travel journey, even as they step out of the actual hotel.
Ovolo Hotels Group have announced the launch of Mojo Nomad, a new co-habitation concept for global nomads that combines travel, lifestyle and community at its core. The first Mojo Nomad…
The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel, has announced its partnership with Art Basel Hong Kong 2018. Scheduled from 29 to 31 March 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the…
Visitors to Hong Kong will get to experience a different and organic side of the city through the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s (HKTB) upcoming Great Outdoors campaign.
They will get a…
Klook the attractions, tours, and activities booking platform recently formed a partnership with Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) to kick off a series of marketing campaigns to…
London will fall down the global city destination rankings in the next seven years, slipping from third to sixth, according to research for WTM (World Travel Market - London).
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) successfully conducted its annual aircraft crash and rescue exercise this morning, proving its readiness and effectiveness in handling contingencies.…
Hong Kong Airlines has launched the 2017/18 edition of "Embrace the World", having held the annual awards presentation and opening ceremony. The comeback of the student sponsorship scheme…
Genting Cruise Lines commemorated the official handover of World Dream, the newly constructed second new build for Dream Cruises, on 26 October 2017 during a special event in Bremerhaven,…
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong prepares to welcome versatile artist Z.TAO in 2018. Mr. Huang Zitao has been invited to be the first celebrity housed at Fashion Zone and will attend the unveiling…
Hainan Provincial Tourism Development Commission, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Philippine Department of Tourism, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, and Xiamen Municipal Tourism Development Commission…
The 12th Eco Expo Asia will be held from 26-29 October at the AsiaWorld-Expo. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, and co-organised by…
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is ready for a red-carpet entry to Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. Visitors can get up close with the handsome Indian Bollywood superstar in 2018 at the attraction at…
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort have officially kicked off the multi-year transformation of the park, with new attractions and entertainment experiences that will bring Disney characters and…
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded solid growth in air traffic figures in August 2017. During the month, passenger volume and flight movements recorded year-on-year increases of…
Two classic Hong Kong boats have been lovingly restored by their respective owners and are now available, for the very first time, for private charter.
Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it will launch a new non-stop service between Hong Kong and San Francisco from 25 March 2018. The new service will expand the airline’s presence in…
Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon was held on Sunday, with the participation of 4,900 local and international cyclists.
Next Story Group launches a new brand of blended lifestyle spaces, Kafnu, with the opening of its first site, Kafnu Hong Kong at Kerry Hotel, on 3 October 2017.
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong has announced it is to offer spectators of the FIA Formula E Championship its Lap of Luxury room package with front row views.
Boutique hotel and serviced apartments operator Little Tai Hang have announced a partnership with Hong Kong tour guide company HoHoGo, to craft a local walking tours around the quirky…
Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon traffic figures for August 2017 that show an increase in both the number of passengers carried and cargo and…
Genting Hong Kong today announced the appointment of travel industry veteran Tom Wolber as the President & CEO of Crystal Cruises effective September 15th.
Mr. Wolber brings over…
Dorsett Hospitality International has confirmed the soft opening of the Group’s first integrated residences – Dorsett Residences Bukit Bintang – when it welcome welcomed its first guest – Mr…