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Experience & Discover Hong Kong At The Travel Madness Expo

Avid travelers and adventurers, take note! The much awaited Travel Madness Expo will be happening at SMX from July 8 to 10. Joining the exciting event will be the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to share the awesome, jam-packed line-up of summer events in Asia’s World City, Hong Kong.

Drop by the HKTB pavilion at booths 29 to 34 where you can see the highlights of the best places to SHOP, EAT, PLAY in Hong Kong this season. Amazing deals and discounts, plus a few treats, await you. Come for the enticing offers, such as promos from the top airlines. Discover Hong Kong with roundtrip airfare from Cathay Pacific starting at USD131 per person or from Philippine Airlines starting at USD128 per person. Terms and conditions apply.

Take home one of Abbey Sy’s personally designed pasalubong bags with any purchase of round trip air ticket or package to Hong Kong.

To make your shopping easier, take home one of Abbey Sy’s personally designed pasalubong bags with any purchase of round trip air ticket or package to Hong Kong. The talented artist used some of the city’s most iconic images as a focal point in her bag design, making it a perfect tote to bring when you visit Hong Kong, and to stash your gifts and goodies to bring back home. Hurry up and book, because this promo is only until supplies last. Terms and conditions apply.

Get a taste of Hong Kong’s thriving culinary culture with the street food favorite egg waffles from Michelin recommended shop Mammy Pancake, by Tsim Sha Tsui franchise co-owners Noelle Chan and Carla Chan.

Get a taste of Hong Kong’s thriving culinary culture with this street food favorite: egg waffles. Mammy Pancake, a Michelin recommended Hong Kong shop famous for putting a flavored twist on the original egg waffles, will be giving visitors a chance to savor this delicious staple from 10AM to 11AM and 1PM to 2PM every day of the expo. If you go on a Friday and Saturday, you can still grab a bite of the snack at 4PM to 5PM. All while supplies last.

It doesn’t stop there; visitors of the expo will be treated to even more surprises. Anyone who takes a selfie at the HK pavilion and downloads “My Hong Kong Guide” App will receive a gift from HKTB.

At the pavilion, you can also learn about all the fun and family-friendly activities you can enjoy in Hong Kong.  Some of the key Summer events include the Hong Kong Pulse 3D Light Show which runs every night from August 5 to 28, Ani-com and Games, Food Expo, Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival, to the Lan Kwai Fong Beer and Music Fest.

Awesome tour packages will also be available for perusal at the booth. For attractions that kids will surely love, inquire about the wide variety of activities you can do with the family, such as Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Ocean Park, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and many more.

There’s never a shortage of fun and excitement in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Drop by Hong Kong Tourism Board’s pavilion at the Travel Madness Expo to get great deals and make your next vacation to Hong Kong the best one yet.

For more information, log on to DiscoverHongKong.com.

MasterCard Elevates Your Hong Kong Travel Experience With Harbour City Deals

In true MasterCard fashion, the global payments company is finding bigger and better ways to delight their customers. Putting together the universal passion points that are shopping, travel, and luxury, MasterCard has teamed up with Hong Kong’s largest shopping destination that offers the best of all these.

Harbour City is so big that it could be an actual city on its own. The compound houses 700 shops, 50 restaurants, 2 movie theaters, and 3 major hotels.  It’s practically a travel destination in itself, with all the things to buy, food to taste, activities to enjoy, and sights to see inside.

A treat for MasterCard cardholders who are looking for a luxurious and exciting getaway is the Upgrade Plus Package @ Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel, Gateway Hotel, and Prince Hotel. All under Marco Polo Hotels, a leading hospitality brand in Asia, the three hotels are located within Harbour City, making them the most convenient places to stay for travelers.

From now, until Dec 20, 2016 using your MasterCard to book at least two nights in any of the three hotels for any time from June 1 to Dec 31, 2016 will get you a ton of thrilling benefits. Enjoy a complimentary daily breakfast for two, room upgrade to next room category, extra bed for rooms with three guests, a handy smart phone with unlimited 3G internet and unlimited local and international calls to 5 designated countries for the duration of your stay, guaranteed late check-out until 2:00 pm, 20% discount on laundry and dry cleaning services, and 20% discount on food and beverages at designated restaurants of Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel (Cucina, Café Marco and Lobby Lounge), Gateway Hotel (Three on Canton) and Prince Hotel (add@Prince). 

Most exciting of all is the complimentary Star Ferry 4-day pass for two persons. MasterCard cardholders have the chance to ride on these historic and uniquely Hong Kongese vessels that National Geographic labeled as one of the “50 places of a lifetime.” Simply book the Marco Polo Hotels and Star Ferry offer at least three days in advance, staying for two consecutive nights or more, and you can enjoy the stunning skyline and harbor views while aboard Star Ferry.

The offer is only available for bookings with promotion code STARHK, and don’t forget to bring the MasterCard card you used for the booking and present it when you check in the hotel.

A special surprise for Filipinos is MasterCard’s Tourist Exclusive Privileges @ Harbour City. Make sure to swing by Shoppers Care Centre at the 3/F Ocean Terminal of Harbour City from June 1 to August 31, 2016 and present your Philippine-issued MasterCard credit, debit and/or prepaid card along with your passport to get the “Tourist Special Privileges from Harbour City” booklet. Inside will be deals and discounts on over 180 shopping and dining offers.

Grab your MasterCard and get booking! MasterCard ensures that your experiences are more rewarding than ever. 

About MasterCard

MasterCard (NYSE: MA), www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global payments industry. We operate the world’s fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 destinations and territories. MasterCard’s products and solutions make everyday commerce activities – such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances – easier, more secure and

The Advantage Of Having A Travel Advisor

If you want to travel, here is a piece of advice—hire a travelling agency or hire a travel Travel advisors. Based on some readings, people who travel through an agency or an advisor is more satisfied that those who plan their travel by themselves.

Years ago, the news about the demise of travel agencies and travel advisors have surfaced the news as lesser travelers hire agents to book and organize their trips. Well, although it might be true to some countries, many people today still do hire them for many reasons.

First, travel advisors know better than you do. They know how to strategically plan your trip whether it is local or in another country. The thought that someone else is there to cater on your needs in booking flights, hotels, and other trips gives you relief and convenience.

Second, the price can actually be cheaper with them. Most people today think that it is more economical to book hotels and airfares by themselves. Well, the truth is, it is the other way around. Majority of travel agencies have connections and agreements with hotels, which causes the prices to be cheaper. The same thing goes for your transportation.

Third, having an agent adds comfort to your trip. Travel agencies can provide you an ease of access as you transfer from airports to hotels. They can also help you solve any of your problems along your trip.

Lastly, having an agent makes your trip more organized. They can give you choices of the best places to visit and they can help you explore the most interesting attractions in the place.