THE YEAR OF THE PIG What's the Chinese zodiac sign for 2019? 2019 is known as the 'Year of the Pig', starting from 5th Feb 2019 (Chinese New Year) through to 24th Jan 2020. The pig is the 12th sign in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac signs. Years of the pig include: 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 & 2031. What makes
WHERE TO STAY IN HONG KONG? Having travelled to Hong Kong many times over the past 20 years, people often ask me where is my preferred location or place to stay? Is it Kowloon or Hong Kong Island? Well, it really depends on what you want or if you are on business, leisure or even ‘Bleisure’! Personally, I prefer Hong Kong Island, as
5*LANDMARK HOTEL ON NORTH POINT WATERFRONT A stunning new landmark on the North Point waterfront, Hotel VIC on the Harbour, opens in Hong Kong on 16 July, 2018. Hotel VIC celebrates North Point as the soul of the city, inviting visitors to travel like a local and stay like a fashionista in a definitive Hong Kong neighbourhood brimming with undiscovered fashion, food and
NEW 5* HOTEL ..OPENING SOON ....ON HONG KONG ISLAND Select Representation is proud to announce it's partnership with the soon to be open 5* Hotel VIC on the Harbour (expected to open mid July 2018). Located in the newly-fashionable district of North Point on Hong Kong Island, Hotel VIC on the Harbour boasts spectacular panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and direct access to
A STRONG MESSAGE FROM THE TRADE Today we received this powerful message from Adrian Pointer @ Southall Travel and we feel it's worth sharing with you all..... 'Please forgive me for writing this but I have been wanting to do this for a long time. The e-mail is not being sent to anyone in particular, so please accept this in the way that it
UK TRAVEL TRADE MEETS HONG KONG SUPPLIERS The Hong Kong Tourism Board’s annual Hong Kong ‘Travel Mission to the UK’ returned for its 28th year on 5th March 2018, at 155 Bishopsgate in London. This popular one day event, which has become a key feature in the travel trade calendar, was originally designed specifically for product and contracting managers from UK tour operators,
TREASURE HUNT IN OLD TOWN CENTRAL From traditional antiques and vintage treasures to innovative design and modern art, Old Town Central is a treasure hunter's dream! Roaming through the streets and alleys of this unique district, you'll find a melting pot of all that is old and new, with something for everyone to discover. Packed full of stores and markets, Old Town Central
THE WORLD'S LEADING TRAVEL TRADE SHOW (7TH - 9TH MARCH 2018) Yes - it's that time again! Trade show time in Berlin! Let's hope there is no repeat of the baggage handler strike this time round, as 2017 was badly affected by major issues at Schoenefeld Airport. Despite all, Select Representation will once again be attending ITB Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Börse) in Berlin between
ONE OF HONG KONG'S FINEST HOTELS The 5* Regal Airport Hotel (Hong Kong) has regularly been recognized as the 'World's Best Airport Hotel' by Business Traveller magazine. This superb property is directly connected to the Arrival Hall A of Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport by an enclosed link bridge and is just a 2 minute walk away. The hotel is ideally located
POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN HONG KONG If you only have a few days spare in Hong Kong, then we at Select Representation recommend the following 5 attractions. Star Ferry Step aboard the fabulous double-decker "Shining Star" ferry, a beautiful re-creation of the ferries that plied Victoria Harbour in the 1920s. Tickets can be purchased at the Harbour Tour ticket counter at the Tsim Sha
