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The Hong Kong Cruise Terminal makes a comeback, with a strong 2023, including 138 cruise ships, 75% of the terminal's pre-pandemic levels.

Wallis Wang It is better to have frequent bus services than more routes for tourists arriving at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, says Jeff Bent, ma...

Wallis Wang A new bus route connecting Kai Tak to Tsim Sha Tsui will be added before the next big cruise ship arrives in the SAR, Commission...

There's no openly published written policy from the Hong Kong SAR government greenlighting international cruises, but that is hoped for soon.

With the rapid development of the latest coronavirus wave, we’re introducing a new programme to bring you the latest news on the global pandemic, and the local situation. Every weekday morning after the 8.30am news were talking guests including health experts, and inviting listeners to send in questions and comments. Covid Update replaces the first part of Backchat, for the time being, but retains all the elements of the programme, while consolidating our coverage of the current outbreak....

Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand easing of travel restructions crucial next step in play for the re-opening of Asia’s cruise market

Hong Kong extended Worldwide Cruise Terminals' operating lease of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal five years, until May 2028.

Hong Kong's cruise suspension was extended to April 20 and the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal will be supporting COVID-19 mitigation efforts by providing housing.

Jan 19 was a black day for Hong Kong’s tourism and leisure sector: Genting Hong Kong, which owns Dream Cruises, Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises, announced it was filing for bankruptcy and appointing liquidators. The chairman and founder, Malaysian billionaire Lim Kok Thay, stood down two days later as the company, headquartered in Hong Kong and once hailed as a...

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