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U.S. Travelers Can Now Enter to Win Hong Kong Tourism’s Massive Flight Giveaway—Here’s How

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Hong Kong is offering 500,000 free flights to visitors in an effort to revive tourism after being mostly closed off to international travelers for nearly three years during the pandemic. The tickets have been doled out in phases. The initial batches were only available to Southeast Asia residents and then to those in mainland China. But now, North Americans are finally able to apply.

The giveaway is part of a recently launched Hong Kong Tourism campaign, titled “Hello, Hong Kong” —an effort to welcome back the 56 million travelers who visited the city annually prepandemic.

Here’s what you need to know about snagging a free airline ticket to Hong Kong.

How to get free and discounted airline tickets to Hong Kong

On May 17 at 5:00 p.m. PST/8:00 p.m. EST, contestants in the United States will be able to enter for their chance at one of the round-trip economy class tickets to Hong Kong. The tickets will be distributed through Cathay Pacific’s website, on a first-come, first-served basis. If they’re not already, customers need to first become a Cathay member (which is free ) and then visit the promotional page of the airline’s website to receive a promo code to book. (Our advice would be to go ahead and sign up for a Cathay account in advance of the giveaway.)

The flights to Hong Kong will be available from Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. It’s unclear how many tickets are available—per a press release “a limited number” have been allotted for Americans.

Additional caveats include:

• Passengers will still need to pay airport fees, surcharges, and taxes on the tickets
• Only one ticket is available per transaction
• Customers must travel within the next nine months with a minimum stay of two days and a maximum stay of one month
• All tickets are non-transferable and non-exchangeable (and only the taxes and surcharges are refundable)

Other giveaways

In addition to the flight giveaway, Hong Kong is offering travelers “Hong Kong goodies,” a collection of freebies and vouchers that include their choice of:

• A welcome drink at more than 100 participating restaurants, bars, and hotels
• A cash voucher worth HK$100 (USD$12.75 currently), which can be used for dining and shopping
• An “exclusive gift” that will be provided to visitors at attractions and museums throughout the city

The vouchers are being distributed at the Hong Kong International Airport visitor center, Kowloon visitor center, and the Kong Kong West Kowloon station visitor center throughout 2023.

The effects of the pandemic on Hong Kong’s tourism sector

The airline ticket giveaway is part of a larger Hong Kong COVID relief package. During the early days of the pandemic, Hong Kong gave the airlines $255 million to stay afloat. Some of that money is now being used to supplement the flights.

While only 500,000 flights will be given away, Fred Lam, CEO of the Hong Kong Airport Authority, said, “We hope those who secure the air tickets can bring two or three more relatives and friends to the city. . . . We believe this can help bring Hong Kong over 1.5 million visitors.”

From 2020 until the end of 2022, Hong Kong largely aligned itself with mainland China’s “zero-COVID” strategy (an effort to keep the number of COVID cases as close to zero as possible). It eventually started to relax its entry rules, but at a slower pace than other Asian countries, such as Singapore , Japan , and Taiwan . The city only dropped the last of its COVID travel rules in late December 2022 (though masking indoors and on public transport is still mandatory).

Hong Kong received 56 million visitors in 2019—more than seven times its population—before the pandemic began. But its strict COVID-19 restrictions had a severe impact on visitor numbers over the past three years, devastating the tourism sector and its economy. Hong Kong’s 2022 visitor numbers were just 1 percent of the 2019 numbers, and the city’s GDP last year fell 3.5 percent compared to 2021, according to government data.

At the start of this year, Hong Kong finally dropped its mandatory hotel quarantine rule and PCR tests for incoming travelers, resulting in a slight increase in arrival figures.

The Associated Press contributed reporting.

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From temples to skyscrapers, museums and beautiful street markets, there are so many ways to enjoy Hong Kong . If you're really lucky, you might be able to do it for cheap- ish as the tourism board continues to give away free round-trip flights - leaving you with more money in the bag to enjoy all the good stuff Hong Kong has to offer.

The  Hong Kong Tourism Board is encouraging arrivals now that borders have opened by giving away half a million plane tickets to international visitors.

The first part of the campaign opened to residents across Southeast Asia on March 1. Then, on April 1, people living in mainland China were eligible to apply. Now the next phase - which opens on May 9 - will apply to people living in the UK. 

Details on when travelers from the US, Europe and elsewhere can apply have yet to be released but it's likely the competition will extend to them sometime in May.

How can I get a free airline ticket to Hong Kong?

If you're living in the UK, you can enter your name into the flight-ticket lottery on the Hong Kong Airport website , or register via Cathay Pacific's website from 9am (GMT) on May 9. According to the tourism board, tickets will be awarded through a lottery system, or on a first come, first serve basis and buy-one-get-one-free purchases, so nothing is guaranteed. It's the luck of the draw in most cases.

The campaign covers airfare on round-trip economy-class flights. It’s important to note that if you win, you'll still have to pay any related surcharges, fees and taxes.

The competition will stay open for about a week with the winners contacted on May 15. Details on when people from elsewhere in the world can take part should be announced in the coming weeks.

Why is this happening?

While Hong Kong ’s borders reopened in mid-January, the return of tourist arrivals has been sluggish. It was only in December that Hong Kong ended social distancing, mandatory proof of vaccination and testing requirements for international visitors after aligning itself with mainland China’s zero-COVID strategy during the pandemic.

Now, the tourism board hopes its plan, “Hello Hong Kong,” will entice visitors to return with up to 500,000 free round-trip airline tickets up for grab in what Hong Kong chief executive John Lee called “probably the world’s biggest welcome ever.”

All year long, events and festivals – such as  Art Basel and the Dragon Boat Festival – will take place, and visitors will be eligible for discounts on food, drink, attraction admissions, accommodation and transport.

What discounts can I receive?

Arriving tourists will receive a welcome pack when they land in Hong Kong Airport that will give them discounts across 1500 attractions and services in the city. 

In a statement, the Hong Kong Tourism Board said that at least 1 million “Hong Kong Goodies” vouchers of value over HK$100 each would be given out to visitors, covering a complimentary welcome drink at participating bars, restaurants and hotels, or a cash voucher that can be redeemed against costs for local transport, accommodation and tourist attractions.

You can collect your welcome pack with vouchers from tourist-information desks in the arrival hall of Hong Kong Airport, as well as at the visitor desks at West Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station, Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Piers and the Hong Kong– Zhuhai – Macau Bridge.

If I do go to Hong Kong, what events should I plan to see?

Hong Kong has planned about 250 events and festivals to tie in with the tourism campaign. Highlights include the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival , the Hong Kong Open , the Dragon Boat Festival and the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens .

When it comes to art, you can see the largest retrospective of Yayoi Kusama’s work in Asia (outside Japan) at the newly opened M+ museum  (until September 2023). In July, the Palace Museum will host an opening exhibition featuring 900 pieces, some on loan from the Louvre in Paris and others on display for the first time.

Will this campaign give tourism the boost it needs in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong had been struggling to attract tourists even before the pandemic began. In 2019, the city was plunged into a recession after a series of widespread pro-democracy protests against the mainland government’s increasing control over civic life in Hong Kong brought the territory to a standstill. 

Police cracked down, often violently , and in 2020 China imposed a wide-ranging national security law that effectively silenced demonstrations and limited free speech. Hundreds of protestors, journalists and activists were arrested, including minors – and many visitors stayed away  as other countries issued travel advisories for Hong Kong, encouraging visitors to exercise caution when planning a trip there. In turn, Hong Kong received 10 million fewer tourists in 2019 compared to the previous year. When tourist expenditure stalled, related industries including retail and hospitality took a battering— small-business owners even took to social media  to appeal to people to visit their stores to keep businesses afloat.

Speaking at a press conference after the launch of “Hello Hong Kong,” Chief Executive John Lee said that Hong Kong is now ready to welcome tourists again. The city has removed inbound travel restrictions and the long-running mask mandate ended on March 1, though according to the UK Foreign Office, travelers should expect "greater scrutiny from mainland authorities at border crossings between the mainland and Hong Kong at this time".

Whether the campaign will generate enough interest to bring tourism back to pre-2019 levels remains to be seen.

This article was first published Feb 28, 2023 and updated Apr 28, 2023.

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Hong Kong will pay for your plane ticket to visit in 2023: here’s how to apply

HK is giving away 500,000 plane tickets as it looks to revive its tourist industry

Last year, the Hong Kong tourist board announced plans to give away half a million free plane tickets to encourage tourism in 2023  – and now it’s finally, officially happening. 

Details of the giveaway were unveiled on February 2 by Hong Kong’s leader John Lee Ka-chiu, as part of the ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign.  

How to get free air tickets to Hong Kong

Hong Kong Airport’s website  allows travellers to select their departure location and enter a draw to win a round-trip ticket. The giveaway periods are staggered, depending on what part of the world you live in.

Travellers from Europe

The ticket giveaway has now ended for travellers from the UK  and Europe . Entrants were asked to register for tickets on  Cathay Pacific’s website  and complete a quiz. Tickets will be allocated to those who answered the questions correctly on a first come, first served basis. Winners from the UK will be contacted with details  on how to redeem their prize on June 5 .

Travellers from North America

Starting May 17 , travellers from the  USA and Canada  can apply for tickets from Cathay Pacific. The  US giveaway  opens at 5pm PST/8pm EST, while the Canada giveaway opens at 6pm PST/9pm EST. The entry period will close on May 24 .

Travellers from Australia and New Zealand

The giveaway will open to travellers from Australia and New Zealand on  May 29 . 

Travellers from Asia

The giveaway is now closed for Southeast Asian travellers, but travellers from Seoul can apply from now until the end of June. Those from Japan and Taiwan wanting to win a free trip can apply from June and July. A portion of tickets has been awarded to travellers from mainland China , with more to come, according to Hong Kong Airport’s website. Travellers from Hong Kong wanting to win a return trip can apply in July.

Travellers from other destinations

The giveaway has ended now for travellers from Tel Aviv , but travellers from the UAE, Nepal, India and Bangladesh can apply from May 22 . The giveaway also opens to South African travellers from June 6 .

What airlines are taking part in the promotion?

Tickets will be available from the following airlines.

Cathay Pacific

You must be signed up to Cathay Pacific ’s website to enter the draw.

Hong Kong’s budget airline HK Express will also be giving away free air tickets.

Hong Kong Airlines

Hong Kong Airlines are giving away free round-trip flights from Seoul to HK.

Greater Bay Airlines

Visitors from Asia can enter to win flights to Hong Kong from Greater Bay Airlines .

What other discounts are available?

As if free flights weren’t enough, visitors will also be offered discounts on things like restaurants, shops, museums and more. It’s all in aid of bolstering tourism in the region under the  ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign. You can find out more about the discounts on offer here .

Why are they launching the free air ticket campaign?

The Hong Kong Tourism Board already bought tickets from carriers back in 2020 as part of the government support package for the aviation sector.

A one-way flight to Hong Kong would normally cost upwards of £500 from London or $1,000 from the west coast of the USA, and in total, it’s estimated the giveaway scheme will cost the Hong Kong government HK$2 billion to run. But that’s clearly worth it for a destination that has seen its tourist industry more or less completely collapse over the past few years – first due to the civil unrest of 2019, then the pandemic and one of the world’s strictest travel lockdowns.

Sounds pretty good, right? We certainly think a free trip to check out Hong Kong’s incredible restaurants , best-in-class bars , distinctive local neighbourhoods  and mountainous hiking trails  would be too good to pass up. Watch this space for updates.

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Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 roundtrip flights. Here's how to win one.

Hong Kong is eager to get back its tourists and is now offering half a million people free air tickets to the international financial hub so it can catch up with other popular travel destinations in the region.

During the pandemic, the city largely aligned itself with mainland China's "zero-COVID" strategy and has relaxed its entry rules months slower than rivals such as Singapore , Japan and Taiwan . Even after it reopened its border with mainland China in January, tourism recovery was sluggish.

On Feb. 2, Chief Executive John Lee launched a tourism campaign "Hello Hong Kong,"  saying the city will offer 500,000 free air tickets to welcome tourists from around the world in what he called “probably the world's biggest welcome ever."

The campaign is said to be "unprecedented," according to  a press release by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and the city will host over 250 events and festivals over this year to entice travelers and showcase its "dynamic and diverse appeal of the city." Travelers will also get consumption vouchers to help them experience the Asian city. 

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Here's the rundown on the "Hello Hong Kong" campaign:

Why is Hong Kong giving away free air tickets?

The city is making the big statement to lure back its tourists after its strict COVID-19 restrictions kept most visitors away, and its tourism industry – an important part of its economy – took a big hit. 

In the past few months, the city finally  dropped its mandatory hotel quarantine rule and PCR tests for incoming travelers, resulting in a slight increase in arrival figures. Still, its 2022 visitor numbers were just 1% of the 2019 level. 

"We hope those who secure the air tickets can bring two or three more relatives and friends to the city. Although we are just giving away 500,000 air tickets, we believe this can help bring Hong Kong over 1.5 million visitors," Fred Lam, CEO of Airport Authority Hong Kong, said.

How does the Hello Hong Kong free ticket campaign work?

For a chance to win in the campaign, people can either  register on the Hong Kong airport website  and check back for when they are eligible to participate or go directly to the airlines' websites when eligible. The airlines – Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Express and Hong Kong Airlines – will distribute the tickets in phases based on the location of residence. 

Under the campaign, most of the plane tickets – worth 2 billion Hong Kong dollars ($255 million) – will be determined through various promotional activities, including lucky draws, "buy one, get one free" promotions and games, according to Lam.

According to the website , all tickets will be round-trip economy class and "related surcharges, fees and taxes" will still be paid by the winner. 

Who is eligible to get free tickets to Hong Kong?

It seems like Asian residents are the first targeted demographic of the campaign, according to the Hong Kong airport website.

It won't be until May that those living outside of Asia can apply.

When does the campaign start?

The campaign will begin on March 1 for those in Southeast Asia. Each month for six months, a new market will become eligible. The exact launch dates will be announced. 

What are the extra vouchers for visitors?

Visitors are also offered other incentives to help them enjoy the city, called  "Hong Kong Goodies" :

A complimentary welcome drink worth over HK$100 (a little less than $13) from one of 100 participating bars, restaurants and hotels.

• A just under $13 cash voucher that can be redeemed in the transportation, culinary and retail sectors and attractions. Over 140 businesses are participating and there's no minimum spending requirement.
• An exclusive gift worth over just under $13 at "one of many attractions and museums in Hong Kong as a special memorabilia of your visit."

To be eligible for the Hong Kong Goodies voucher, the traveler must be in the city for 90 days or less and have a non-Hong Kong phone number. They can pick up the voucher at one of the four Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Centres.

Contributing: The Associated Press

Hong Kong Is Giving Away 500,000 Free Plane Tickets

The government hopes to boost tourism in the wake of the pandemic and civil unrest

Molly Enking

Daily Correspondent

Hong Kong implemented some of the world’s strictest safety protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, the tourism board hopes a new plan, called “Hello Hong Kong,” will entice visitors to come flooding back. Over the next six months, Hong Kong will give away 500,000 free round-trip airline tickets to tourists, the government announced in a statement . 

John Lee, the chief executive of Hong Kong, unveiled the giveaway at a launch event earlier this month. “This, ladies and gentlemen, is probably the world’s biggest welcome ever,” he told the crowd, per the Washington Post ’s Joyce Lau .

The tickets will be available via three airlines: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express. According to CNN ’s Lilit Marcus, the arrangement will cost the government approximately $250 million.

If you’re hoping to snag a free trip, patience is key. Tickets will be released via lottery in three waves: Starting in March, travelers in Southeast Asia can apply, followed by residents of mainland China in April. The giveaway will open to other countries around the world beginning in May. 

Finally, a small portion of the tickets will go to Hong Kong residents traveling elsewhere, reports Condé Nast Traveller ’s Connor Sturges. The tourism board will also be giving out vouchers for visitors to use toward food, drinks or public transportation.

The giveaway is tied to a pandemic relief package from 2020, when the government purchased the tickets in an effort to keep the free-falling travel industry afloat. Now it’s using those purchases to help jumpstart tourism. 

Even before the pandemic, tourism had declined due to civil unrest in the region. In 2019, Hong Kong saw widespread pro-democracy demonstrations protesting the erosion of the Chinese territory’s autonomy. The following year, China imposed a national security law giving authorities “wide latitude to criminalize speech and stifle dissent in a territory once known for its independent courts and freewheeling legislature and newspapers,” write the New York Times ’ Mike Ives and Zixu Wang. Many who were arrested are now standing trial .

About 65 million travelers came to Hong Kong in 2018, according to the Washington Post . In 2019, amid protests and government crackdowns, only 56 million visitors arrived. That number dropped to less than 100,000 in 2021, then rose to 600,000 in 2022.

Fred Lam, the CEO of Hong Kong’s airport authority, thinks the giveaway could have a cascading effect, encouraging other travelers to purchase tickets. “We hope those who received the tickets will bring two to three more friends and family with them,” he said at the launch event, per CNBC ’s Vivian Kam.

​​Gary Ng, an economist at Natixis, told the Washington  Post that the new scheme is a “good start,” but its success will depend on whether travelers find Hong Kong to be an enticing destination.

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How to Win One of 500,000 Free Flights to Hong Kong

The campaign will offer up to half a million plane tickets to encourage the return of tourism.

(CNN) -- Hong Kong's government has announced plans to give away 500,000 free airline tickets as part of efforts to revive its tourism industry and attract visitors back to the city.

The " Hello Hong Kong " initiative was unveiled on Thursday but has been in the works for over two years.

Tickets will be spread out among the city's three airlines -- flag carrier Cathay Pacific, HK Express and Hongkong Airlines. The 500,000 tickets cost the city about $254.8 million in total.

How the giveaway works

Travelers keen to travel to Hong Kong can visit the World of Winners splash page starting March 1 to enter their names into the flight ticket lottery.

The tickets will be allocated in three waves: from March 1 to people across Southeast Asia , from April 1 to people living in mainland China and from May 1 to residents in the rest of the world.

Locals can get in on the action, too. From July 1, some airline tickets will be given out to Hong Kongers eager for a chance to make up for lost travel time.

Those who have been to Hong Kong before will find a different city than the one they may remember.

Some beloved local attractions, like the Jumbo Kingdom floating restaurant, have closed permanently. Others, like the famous Peak Tram , have gotten a makeover during the pandemic.

Bringing travel back

Hong Kong was slow and cautious in its approach to the coronavirus pandemic.

The city began to cancel in-person events in January 2020 when the first cases of patients exhibiting symptoms of a new flu-like disease were reported in Wuhan, China.

Traveling in and out of Hong Kong was challenging and expensive during the pandemic. Strict quarantines, which peaked at 21 days of isolation, and requirements for multiple PCR tests kept out the majority of travelers.

These quarantines were served in hotels and paid for by travelers. Those who tested positive for the virus on arrival were sent to government facilities. Entry into the city was restricted to Hong Kong residents.

A Facebook group of more than 30,000 members helped Hong Kongers support each other through the challenging period, with some members sharing food deliveries, giving advice about coping with solitude and trading exercise tips.

Before the pandemic, Hong Kong saw 56 million visitors in a typical year. By 2022, that number had fallen to about 100,000.

And it wasn't only foreign tourists staying away. The financial hub experienced its largest population drop since 1961, going down 1.6%.

By the time the city's chief executive John Lee announced in September 2022 that quarantines would end, some worried it might be too late .

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Between March and September 2023, we successfully distributed round-trip tickets in phases to all origins starting from Southeast Asia, followed by the Chinese Mainland, Northeast Asia, and other medium to long-haul markets and concluded with Taiwan China.

The journey continues this year, and we can’t wait to bring our winners to Hong Kong to discover all that our incredible city has to offer.

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Chongqing - From June 13 to 16, the 38th Hong Kong International Travel Exhibition (Leisure) was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 300 people attended the opening ceremony, including tourism authorities, diplomatic delegations, media, exhibitors, and industry visitors. 

The Chongqing Cultural and Tourism Delegation visited Hong Kong to participate in this exhibition. This is the third time this year that the Chongqing Cultural and Tourism Delegation went to Hong Kong to promote cultural tourism, exchange, and cooperation.

Visitors visit the booth of Chongqing. (Photo/ Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development)

This year's Hong Kong exhibition gathered about 500 exhibitors from more than 60 countries and regions, 20 more than in previous years, to fully showcase the tourism resources and characteristics of the exhibitors for the industry and the public.

Hong Kong and Chongqing are either's important inbound tourism source markets, and the cooperation potential is huge. During this visit, the Chongqing Cultural and Tourism Delegation made full use of this international exchange and cooperation platform and carefully organized inbound tourism promotion. It focused on enhancing the international visibility and reputation of Chongqing's tourism brand image. The Committee on Culture and Tourism of Wulong District, Changshou District and Chongqing Acrobatic Art Troupe, and other cultural tourism enterprise representatives participated in this exhibition.

Chongqing Cultural Tourism participated in the 38th International Travel Expo Hong Kong (ITE). (Photo/ Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development)

During the exhibition, Chongqing showed the overall image of Chongqing cultural tourism through video, Chinese and English tourism maps, folding pages, atlas, and other graphic materials. Wulong District and Changshou District, through the form of theme promotion and interactive lottery, respectively focused on Fairy Mountain, Tiankeng Three Bridges Site, Furong River, Changshou Lake, Bodhi Ancient Town, and other major tourist attractions and cultural intangible heritage products, vividly demonstrating Chongqing's characteristic cultural tourism resources and boutique tourism routes. Chongqing Acrobatic Art Troupe fully showed the acrobatic art and the passion of Chongqing people through the on-site display and the issuance of VIP tickets. 

The Chongqing booth was welcomed by the audience and was awarded the "most popular audience booth" by the organizing committee. Chongqing's participation in the exhibition has further deepened the Hong Kong public's understanding and recognition of Chongqing's cultural tourism and brought new cooperation opportunities to develop bilateral inbound tourism.

(Han Xi, as an intern, also contributed to this report)

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