Friday. 27 June. 2008. 9:50 am
Gucci Viaggio takes Hong Kong on a luxury trip.
Gucci has just announced the launch of their new collection of exclusive luggage and travel accessories under the name Gucci Viaggio (Italian for “trip”) in Hong Kong.
Creative director Frida Gianni has taken the classic Gucci style and updated it for today’s busy travelers using resistant, high-tech resin in a collection that includes sleek semi-hard case trolleys, garment bags and briefcases.
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Wednesday. 25 June. 2008. 9:30 am
Take a tour of China with LV and Chinese Celebs.
Louis Vuitton has signed on three of the most famous Chinese actress to give you a guided tour of the 3 major cities in China. The Louis Vuitton soundwalk featuring voices of their celebrity friends may be one of the most innovative Olympic promotions to come from a luxury brand this year.
Louis Vuitton Soundwalk is an MP3 based audio guide that lets visitors experience a synchronized hour-long walk through 3 vibrant cities by some of our most famous screen actresses: Gong Li takes you through Beijing, Joan Chen through Shanghai and Shu Qi through our very own Hong Kong.
You can buy the MP3’s here for HK$140 each and put them on your mobile phone or your iPod. They come in a variety of languages: English, French, Japanese, Chinese and Korean.
Samples and more at the Louis Vuitton Soundwalk page here.
Wednesday. 25 June. 2008. 9:06 am
As I Am Hong Kong Concert + Hotel package deal.
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental has a special package for all you Alicia Keys fans who want to keep the songstress’ music near them for a weekend.
The Alicia Keys ‘As I Am’ Hong Kong package will set you back HK$7488 and for that you get:
- 2 tickets to the Alicia Keys concert on July 29th at the AsiaWord-Arena
- 2 nights accomodation
- Daily breakfast for 2
- A copy of her CD “As I Am”
Too rich for your blood? Well, if you frequent Amber, MO Bar or The Oriental Spa and spend a combined HK$5,000 from now till July 25th, you can get a set of 2 complimentary tickets to the concert, too.
Reservation hotline and more information here.
Tuesday. 10 June. 2008. 9:53 am
Hong Kong to get its ‘W’ sneak preview in time for Olympics.
As most hotel-fans know, worldwide luxury hotel brand W Hotels Worldwide will opens its whatever/whenever W Hotel doors in Hong Kong (finally) this September at 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station.
To catch the wave of Olympic publicity though, the W Hong Kong will open a selection of rooms in early August, about one week prior to the commencement of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. It’ll no doubt be for visiting celebrities and officials to test drive the facilities.
Definitely one of the most anticipated hotel opening in Hong Kong mostly because Hong Kong doesn’t have many boutique hotels and the W Hong Kong will mark the W brand’s third hotel in Asia, bringing with it W’s 10-year tradition of innovative design, signature amenities and warm, whimsical style. The W will continue to expand in Asia with plans to open hotels and retreats in Bangkok, Guangzhou, Macao-Studio City, Shanghai and Yokohama.
More information from W themselves, because the amenities are just so amazing that Hong Kong residents will want to spend a weekend there:
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Friday. 18 April. 2008. 9:17 am
Post your photo and you could win trips courtesy of Zuji.
While Oasis might have stiffed you, online airfare site, Zuji is giving away free trips. A photo contest that is full swing now and is very dependent on you and your friends to win. Go to this site www.gottagoback.com and sign-up at Zuji, then upload your photo and see how many users think you have a great photo. The one with the most stars wins. Doesn’t get simpler than that, huh?
As we checked just now, it’s still anyone’s game. Just under 1000 photos and none of Osaka, so you still have a chance (and by looking at the quality of the photos posted, anyone with 2 eyes and autofocus can win). Just remember us when you are looking for someone to fill that extra seat (you can’t see us but we have the bunny ears hand sign up and a cheeky grin on).
Friday. 11 April. 2008. 9:12 am
Got burnt by the Oasis? BA is here to help.
With the amazing HK$1 billion Oasis Hong Kong bankruptcy that just happened, leaving 700 employees jobless and 30,000 travelers screwed - its nice to see that someone had the pull to lend a hand. British Airways is picking up some of these poor traveler’s woes:
British Airways is pleased to offer an alternative for Oasis Hong Kong passengers wishing to travel home, in response to today’s announcement that Oasis Hong Kong has ceased flying operations.
British Airways is offering customers booked to travel with Oasis a one way fare of HKD1,250
Tickets are available for purchase by contacting British Airways directly on 2822 9000. Customers must present their Oasis ticket confirmation and ID to British Airways’ Hong Kong office; 24/F, Jardine House, One Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong.
No news at the BA Hong Kong site but sure if you call the number above they can help you out.
Cathay Pacific also has a deal but its filling up fast.
UPDATE: We just received this from British Airways:
Owing to an overwhelming response from Oasis passengers wishing to travel home, British Airways can confirm that all of its three daily flights to London Heathrow from Hong Kong are now fully booked for the remainder of April. Seats to Hong Kong from London remain available to Oasis passengers for HKD1,250.
In its continued commitment to see passengers return home, British Airways is pleased to announce that it is offering a one-way fare via Beijing or Shanghai for HKD2,500 (excluding taxes and surcharges) in its World Traveller cabin for all departures up to 30 April 2008, subject to availability.
Monday. 11 February. 2008. 9:12 am
Book it now till Feb 29 from BA.
You’re probably not thinking of trading the Hong Kong cold for the London cold right now but with British Airways deal you don’t have to fly till November 30, as long as you buy your tickets before Feb 29. At seats starting at HK$3180, it might pay to think about Summer in London, no?
We saved you the problem of trying to find this promotion on the BA site, so just click here to read more.
Monday. 31 December. 2007. 9:05 am
The US$2.4 billion resort finally swings opens its doors.
Originally Published on Butterboom.com: AUGUST 28, 2007
It’s been years in the making, but The Venetian Macao (Yes, they spell it with an “o” not a “u”) opens today on schedule as the 27th casino in Macau. We posted about an early bird special earlier this month, but all 3,000 rooms are booked up for the rest of the month. But can they keep that momentum? We’ll bet that we’ll be privvy to more “Special Deals” in the months to come, but it will definitely be a weekend hotspot for Hong Kongers for the next few months with not only 850 gaming tables and over 4,000 slot machines but entertainment and fancy restaurants as well.
Also in Venetian news, the big tennis match between Roger Federer and Pete Sampras in November has been sold out in about 2 weeks time. Good job bringing in international sports superstars to get more Hong Kong people, and no doubt people from around the region, to come and have a look and spread the word of mouth about the new resort destination.
