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“World of Winners” offers 500,000 free tickets to Hong Kong

Executives with Cathay Pacific flight attendants during the World of Winners launch in Fairmont Hotel Makati. L-R: Vivian Cheung Kar-fay, Chief Operating Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong ; Daniel Chan, Deputy Director of HK Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) ;and Donald Morris, Country Manager of Cathay Pacific Philippines.

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is launching a global air tickets giveaway campaign, “World of Winners”, which will offer 500,000 free tickets in Hong Kong’s major passenger markets for travellers to visit the city and experience its unique offerings.

Distributed in phases by Hong Kong’s three home-based airlines: Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Express, and Hong Kong Airlines, the campaign is kicking off in March 2023 by giving away some 135,000 tickets in Southeast Asia markets, including the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia. About 30,000 tickets will be given to residents in the Philippines via the three airlines’ promotional activities starting from 3 March. After the Southeast Asia markets, the campaign will continue in Northeast Asia, Mainland China and other markets.

Tickets given away in the “World of Winners” campaign are all round-trip economy-class tickets. Travellers who get the free tickets will also receive from AAHK’s business partners special offers for hotel accommodation, shopping, and entertainment in Hong Kong.

“Hong Kong has fully opened up and we are eager to welcome visitors from different parts of the world. Travellers visiting Hong Kong are no longer required to have received Covid-19 vaccination, or undergo testing or quarantine upon arrival. And from today wearing a face mask is no longer mandatory in Hong Kong. At Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the terminal has been extensively refurbished, with various new services and facilities providing passengers a brand new airport experience,” says Vivian Cheung, Chief Operating Officer of AAHK.

AAHK has spared no effort in improving the airport’s facilities to further enhance passenger experience. Sky Bridge, the world’s longest airside footbridge measuring 200-metre long, offers stunning views of the apron. The luxury shopping zone at Terminal 1 has been renovated, housing over 40 renowned brands and three new iconic duplex stores. Smart technologies have been extensively applied to different aspects of the airport’s service. For example, facial recognition technology is adopted in the entire departure process to provide passengers a seamless and hassle-free departure journey without the need of repeatedly producing documents for checking.

The free tickets were sponsored by AAHK in 2020 as part of a package of relief measures for Hong Kong’s aviation industry during the pandemic. Through the sponsorship AAHK provided liquidity support to the home-based carriers upfront, with a plan for airlines to use the tickets for promoting traffic recovery when the pandemic subsides. HKIA is one of the busiest airports in the world and an international aviation hub, connecting with over 220 destinations worldwide by over 120 airlines. HKIA is also conveniently connected to the Greater Bay Area in Mainland China through land and sea transports. Details of “World of Winners” campaign can be found at https://wow.hongkongairport.com/lang/en/tickets.

Gear up for a year of adventure at the Singapore Airlines Time to Fly Travel Fair

Pack your bags and prepare to go on a food trip in Singapore, fly to London to visit the Buckingham Palace, climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris, enjoy the sights and sounds of the Australian outback, go celebrity sighting in Los Angeles, or be part of the exciting vibe of New York City.

Gear up for a year of adventure as Singapore Airlines (SIA) launches its biggest Time to Fly Travel Fair with more exciting offers. Mark your calendars from 13 to 15 January 2023 at the Glorietta 2 Palm Drive Activity Center and get ready to book flights for your next great adventure with your Mastercard credit or debit cards!

“With many exciting destinations now open for travelers, Singapore Airlines gives its customers the chance to see the world, make new memories or relive old ones with friends and family,” said Singapore Airlines General Manager Sia Nam Kung. “Together with our partner brands, the Time to Fly travel fair offers our customers attractive deals, and the best of what SIA has to offer.”

EXCLUSIVE PERKS WITH MASTERCARD

Mastercard cardholders are in for a treat as the travel fair is exclusive to Mastercard cardholders, with all payments at the fair to be made using Mastercard only. In addition to exciting fares and deals, attractive perks await when they book and pay using their Mastercard debit and credit cards from 13 to 15 January 2023 through participating travel agencies present at the travel fair.

Share the joy and indulge in delectable cuisines with PHP2,500 worth of dining certificates, which cardholders can get upon spending a minimum of PHP30,000 in a single receipt with Mastercard. In addition, they get to take home a travel essentials pack worth PHP500.

Cardholders can also splurge and shop with PHP5,000 worth shopping certificates, on top of the PHP2,500 dining certificates, and be rewarded with a travel essentials pack worth PHP1,000 upon spending a minimum of PHP60,000 in a single receipt with Mastercard.

GET EARLY ACCESS WITH EASTWEST MASTERCARD

EastWest Mastercard cardholders get first dibs on all the exciting offers with an exclusive sale on 12 January 2023. The first day is also open to Singapore Airlines PPS Club members and Globe Platinum subscribers, with payments exclusive to EastWest Mastercard.

What’s more, EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard cardholders also get rewarded with extra gifts and can continue to earn 3x KrisFlyer miles for all purchases on the SIA group—with more chances of winning at the EastWest Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Mastercard 1 Million KrisFlyer miles giveaway promo.

DEALS AND MORE EXCITING OFFERS FOR ALL

Travelers can enjoy attractive all-inclusive round-trip fares to many of SIA’s destinations around the world with the Airline’s wide network of locations to choose from.

Round-trip Economy Class fares start from USD232 when flying to Singapore while other Southeast Asian destinations start from USD177. Fares to Europe start from USD563, Australia from USD470, and USA from USD774. Indulge in extra comfort with all-in round-trip fares on Premium Economy Class to India from USD1,460, and to Australia from USD1,611 or travel in style and fly Business Class with fares starting from USD702 to Singapore. Valid for travel from 15 January until 31 December 2023.

Don’t miss out and head down to the travel fair to redeem a travel essentials pack worth PHP500 upon completing the eight easy passport challenges within the first hour or from 10:00am to 11:00am every day.

And it doesn’t stop there, event goers can also enjoy roaming deals and perks from Globe and grab travel fair special offers from participating brands such as Accor Hotels Philippines, The Ascott Limited Philippines, Crimson Resorts and Spa Boracay, and The Travel Club.

Plus, travelers can get SGD8 KrisPay miles to use in Singapore upon downloading the Kris+ app and signing up with an exclusive promo code, available upon visiting the Singapore Airlines Time to Fly Travel Fair.

Travel packages are also available through participating travel agencies – Ark Travel Express, Inc., Constellation Travels, Inc., Fiesta Tours & Travel Corporation, Horizon Travel & Tours, Inc., Rakso Air Travel and Tours, Inc., and Via Philippines Travel Corporation.

The Singapore Airlines Time to Fly Travel Fair will be held at the Glorietta 2 Palm Drive Activity Center. 12 January 2023 is exclusive to EastWest Mastercard cardholders, Singapore Airlines PPS Club members and Globe Platinum Subscribers; 13 – 15 January 2023 is open to the public. All payments must be made using Mastercard®. For more information about Singapore Airlines Time to Fly Travel Fair, please visit bit.ly/SQPHTimetoFly3

Klook Powers Through A New Era Of Travel With A Captivating Rebrand

Introducing an all-new end-to-end travel and leisure superapp geared towards joyful moments

The Philippines, March 4, 2022 — In overcoming a major milestone of canceled flights, travel bans, and closed borders, Klook has proven to be at the forefront of its industry. Coming out stronger than ever, the leading travel and leisure e-commerce platform continues to break boundaries with an all-new brand identity. Here to make consumer travel more meaningful and enjoyable, the company launched “Your World Of Joy” to play on joyful moments at the core of travel.

“As we enter a new era of travel, this rebrand is our commitment to bring joy back to our customers who have missed the magic of traveling and be their go-to travel and leisure app at home or abroad,” says Eric Gnock Fah, Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of Klook.

A bigger and brighter travel and leisure superapp

The company has distilled the main pain points of what consumers need and want today, and it’s providing experiences that truly incite joy. Klook has shifted gears to focus on domestic travel with the best prices guaranteed for local theme parks, water parks, and zoos. This includes new product offerings such as hotels, resorts, and F&B vouchers —completely bookable through the app.

Bringing even more joyful experiences

Customers can experience Klook across three categories – play, stay and move. The latest offers include hotels and staycations, car rentals, attraction passes, and services, including COVID-19 testing and travel-related insurance—all designed and created for the convenience and enjoyment of modern travelers.

Stay+ for an epic stay experience: Stay+ allows customers to purchase room-only offers at competitive rates with bundled experiences, including attractions, local tours, in-hotel services, and more.
Car Rentals to take you anywhere: The company has consolidated one of the most extensive car rental inventory in the Asia Pacific and has seen over 350% year-on-year growth in 2021.
Klook Pass for supersized fun: The Klook Pass is an exclusive all-in-one digital pass. It provides customers with savings, convenience, and a one-of-a-kind booking experience.
Insurance for peace-of-mind: In partnership with ZA Tech, Klook became the first travel player to roll out a full suite of travel-related insurance on a multi-market level.

While domestic remains the brand’s focus, cross-border travel is also on Klook’s radar. With the reopening of different borders, outbound travel from the Philippines is slowly becoming a reality.

With this, Singapore has opened its borders to Philippine passport holders, and Klook also has been gearing up with new improvements to make the travel experience more seamless and convenient such as:

Hotel Options with Klook Exclusive Deals
Enhanced Attractions Experience
Complete Singapore Food Trip Guide

Supersized fun with promos

In line with Klook’s “World Of Joy” campaign, the company wants to spread good travel vibes with exciting promos. Customers can enjoy two exclusive and limited promo codes this March 2022.

STAYHAPPY to redeem up to 22% off for local hotels, and resorts with a minimum spend of Php5,000
EXPERIENCEJOY for 10% off on all Klook activities.

Brighter days ahead for travel