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a Modern Indian Restaurant launches in Hong Kong – Business Traveller

21Nov

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a Modern Indian Restaurant launches in Hong Kong – Business Traveller

Leela, the highly anticipated modern Indian restaurant, has officially opened its doors in collaboration with Chef Manav Tuli and JIA Group. This culinary venture presents a distinctive and playful take on Indian cuisine, led by Executive Chef Manav Tuli and supported by the culinary expertise of the JIA Group. The restaurant embraces sustainability and local sourcing, offering a menu that celebrates the rich and diverse culinary traditions of India. The concept of Leela draws inspiration from the Hindu concept of “Leela,” representing the divine play of gods. It manifests as a culinary playground that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation. The menu, featuring signature dishes like Lucknowi Tokri Chaat, Chakundar Oxtail Gosht, Saoji Lamb Shank, Chicken Baida Roti, and Wah Kee Farm P...

Hong Kong Airlines expands Japan network – Business Traveller

18Oct

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Hong Kong Airlines expands Japan network – Business Traveller

Hong Kong Airlines will launch two winter season routes to Hakodate and Yonago. Operating from 18 December 2023 to 24 February 2024, these two seasonal services will run four times a week each. Hong Kong Airlines will be the only Hong Kong carrier to serve both destinations. Hakodate, the fifth destination launched by the carrier this year, will see flights operate every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. This new route complements the airline’s existing service to Sapporo in Hokkaido. Hong Kong Airlines notes that passengers may start their journeys in Hakodate, then go skiing in Niseko, or visit the hot springs of Lake Toya or Noboribetsu, before wrapping up their adventure in Sapporo. Flights to Hakodate will be operated by Airbus A330-300 widebody aircraft, including lie-...

Vistara confirms Hong Kong route – Business Traveller

22Sep

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Vistara confirms Hong Kong route – Business Traveller

Vistara, the Indian full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines (SIA), has announced daily nonstop flights between Delhi and Hong Kong, starting 29 October. The airline will operate its Airbus A321 neo aircraft featuring a three-class configuration on Delhi-Hong Kong. The flights will depart from Delhi at 2105, arriving in Hong Kong the following morning at 0555. The return flights leave Hong Kong at 0855, arriving back in Delhi ay 1310. The Vistara A321 neos feature 12 lie-flat business class seats configured 2-2, 24 premium economy seats in a 3-3 layout, and 152 standard economy seats, also in a 3-3 configuration. The airline currently has 10 of these aircraft in its fleet, with more on order. Vistara also operates 46 A320 neos, and five Boeing 787-9 D...

Japan Airlines boosts Hong Kong and US routes – Business Traveller

25Aug

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Japan Airlines boosts Hong Kong and US routes – Business Traveller

Oneworld alliance member Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase the frequency on a number of routes from late October. The airline says this is in response to a steady increase in travel demand for both business and leisure customers to and from Japan. JAL highlights that inbound tourism has been “flourishing”, as a result of a weaker yen. From 29 October, JAL will increase Narita-Hong Kong from three to five flights a week. From the same date, Osaka-Los Angeles will go up to five-weekly, from four flights a week currently offered. Going to Hawaii, JAL will offer five flights a week on Osaka-Honolulu from late October, up from four now, and Nagoya-Honolulu will increase to four-weekly services, up from three now. Moreover, the carrier says that preparations are underway to accept deliv...

Langham to open second YING’nFLO property in Hong Kong – Business Traveller

21Aug

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Langham to open second YING’nFLO property in Hong Kong – Business Traveller

Ying’nFlo, the new no-frills brand from Langham Hospitality Group will open its second Hong Kong property on 1 September on Hennessy Road in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The 251-room Ying’nFlo, Wesley Admiralty, Hong Kong, towers over the city’s trams and cityscape in the colourful district of Wan Chai. Pacific Place in Admiralty is a few minutes away. Also nearby is Hong Kong’s MTR, and the Hong Kong Convention Centre. This used to be the OZO Wesley Hong Kong hotel. Reservations at Ying’nFlo Wesley are now open for stays from 1 September, with prices starting at HKD1,000, plus 10% service charge a night. Langham launched the mid-scale, limited service Ying’nFlo brand in 2022, targeting Millennials and Gen Z. The first Ying’nFlo property is in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district, too, on Wan Chai...