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‘Global Talent Carnival’ opens in Kwun Tong as Hong Kong doubles down on talent drive
Express Rail Link eases ticket rules and discounts ahead of Easter-Qingming rush
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Hong Kong International Airport crowned ‘World’s Best’ as tech upgrades gather pace
Hong Kong International Airport has won the 2026 Global Travel Award for ‘Best Airport in the World’, reflecting rapid post-pandemic recovery and a wave of biometric and CT-scanner upgrades. The recognition is expected to boost premium airline capacity to Hong Kong and signals further collaboration between the Airport Authority and Immigration to extend contact-less clearance to talent-visa holders.
China rolls out electronic Border Management Area Permit—new process for Hong Kong travellers from 15 April
From 15 April 2026 China will scrap paper Border Management Area Permits and issue electronic versions instead. Hong Kong residents must apply in person but can receive the e-permit by email and present it on a mobile device when travelling to restricted frontier zones, promising faster checkpoint clearance but new administrative steps for employers.
Airlines hike surcharges as jet-fuel spike bites; Cathay, HK Airlines warn of higher fares
Jet-fuel prices nearing US$200 a barrel have prompted Cathay Pacific to lift fuel surcharges by 34 per cent, with Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines implementing similar increases. The higher levies—coming on top of war-related route detours—are inflating corporate travel budgets and forcing companies to rethink premium-class policies.