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www.travelweeklyweb.com www.travelweeklyweb.com 4 | ■ TRAVELWeekly AsiA | MAY 2014 Hong Kong / Macau Hong Kong & Macau - Playgrounds for Mainland Chinese Both cities are heavily reliant on Chinese visitors, who make up more than 40% of visitors. SINGAPORE – Being literaly at the doorstep of Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau have been the cities that Chinese head to during the weekends and public holidays for a getaway. In an article published by the South China Morning Post in February. the T o u r i s m B o a r d o f H o n g K o n g h a d forecasted 59m inbound visitors this year, with 45m of them coming from the Mainland. Like Hong Kong, Macau is also heavily reliant on visitors from Mainland China. Of the 954,507 visitors who visited the city in Q1 2014, more than 40% (410,179) were Chinese. This is a significant 23.2% increase as compared to the same quarter last year. With that in mind, here is a selection of hotels in Hong Kong and Macau, which are riding the upward momentum in the travel industries of both cities. HONG KONG Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong has been named "Five-Star Hotel", and The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA "Five-Star Spa" by Forbes Travel Guide 2014, for the second consecutive year. The hotel is one of only 97 hotels and its spa one of only 41 spas worldwide to achieve a five- star rating. Conrad Hong Kong The hotel towers 61 floors above Pacific Place in the heart of the city's business district, offering direct access to major transportation network and entertainment areas. Its 467 guestrooms and 45 suites command panoramic views stretching from The Peak to the Victoria Harbour and beyond. Eight Executive Floors offer exclusive services including private check-in, complimentary full breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktail at the newly renovated Executive Lounge on 59th floor. The self-contained hotel is also home to 6 award-winning restaurants and bar, heated outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, 24-hour Health Club, sauna and steam room. In addition, Conrad Hong Kong is in close proximity to Peak Tram Station, Hong Kong Park and Asia Society Hong Kong Centre, delivering the distinctive cultural features of the bustling city. With the philosophy of providing flawless service to guests, Conrad Hong Kong offers the luxury base for both business and leisure travellers. Dorsett Mongkok Hong Kong Located in between Mongkok and Tai Kok Tsui district, a splendid mixture of old and new, this 4-star hotel offers visitors 24-hour local experience. It is 4-minute walk to Olympic subway station. Complimentary shuttle service is available towards multiple tourist destinations. This green smoke-free Dorsett Mongkok takes its pride as a Top 25 China Hotels by 2014 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice. Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong A 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Causeway Bay highlighting a voguish design and color-coded rooms. With an in-door smoke-free environment, a Nooch Bar featuring special concoctions and an out- door Breeze patio offering free beverages, it is an oasis amid the hustle of Causeway Bay. Free shuttle towards 15 destinations is available and it is only an 8-min walk from the subway station. Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong Overlooking the famous racecourse on Hong Kong island , this contemporary hotel is just minutes from the mega-shopping options at Causeway Bay and Time Square. Complimentary shuttle service is available towards 15 destinations. All 454-room-and-suite offers up to 200Mbps high-speed internet, and most with spectacular city views/ racecourse greenery. MACAU Conrad Macao, Cotai Central Located in Cotai Strip, Macao's leisure, shopping, entertainment and event destination, Conrad Macao, Cotai Central is a world-class, contemporary, luxury hotel located at Sands Cotai Central, offering luxurious guestrooms and suites in a 40-floor tower overlooking the Cotai Strip. Just a five-minute drive from Macau International Airport, Conrad Macao offers easy access to all parts of Macao with limousine service, plus the added convenience of complimentary shuttle buses. Conrad Macao is also connected conveniently to ferry terminals and border crossing points within a few minutes of the hotel. Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central Also located in Sands Cotai Central is Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central, which offers 1,224 attractive guestrooms and suites where Conrad Hong Kong at night.

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