[Today's Travel] Welcoming the New Year at Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor and More

Interpark Tour, Hong Kong Travel Grand Sale
Phoenix Hotel & Resort, Black Friday
Hana Tour, HanaLIVE 3rd Anniversary Broadcast

On the 28th, the travel and leisure industry shares new news and introduces new products. Interpark Tour, operated by Interpark Triple, is conducting the 'Hong Kong Travel Grand Sale' promotion in collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Phoenix Hotel & Resort is running Phoenix Black Friday, allowing travelers to visit Phoenix at special prices until the 7th of next month. Hana Tour is showcasing a broadcast incorporating XR (Extended Reality) technology to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the launch of its live commerce channel, HanaLIVE.

Interpark Tour, Hong Kong Travel Promotion

Fireworks displayed last year at Victoria Harbour view in Hong Kong
[Photo by Interpark Triple]

Hong Kong's year-end events and festivals captivate travelers' attention. The waterfront of the West Kowloon Cultural District transforms into a Christmas village at year-end, and a New Year's countdown event takes place at Victoria Harbor, featuring spectacular fireworks and grand lighting displays. In Interpark Tour's Hong Kong Travel Grand Sale promotion, a 10% discount coupon is given on a first-come, first-served basis for purchasing Hong Kong package products. Packages include a 2-night, 4-day Hong Kong tour featuring the Victoria Peak Tram tour, which offers panoramic views of Hong Kong's skyscraper forest and Victoria Harbor, visits to Soho Street, a representative street of Hong Kong, and the Mid-Levels Escalator, famous as a filming location for the movie "Chungking Express." Additionally, 10% discount coupons for accommodations such as the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui Hotel, and 8% discount coupons for tours and tickets including Hong Kong Disneyland admission and Hong Kong Big Bus tickets are also provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For Hong Kong route air tickets, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, T'way Air, and Jeju Air tickets receive an additional 7% card company discount.

Phoenix Hotel & Resort Holds Black Friday Event

Phoenix Island Jeju
[Photo by Phoenix Hotels & Resorts]

Phoenix Hotel & Resort operates Phoenix Park in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, Phoenix Island in Jeju’s Seopjikoji, and Place Camp in Seongsan-eup, Jeju. During the Phoenix Black Friday period, Phoenix Park rooms are sold from 119,000 KRW, Phoenix Island from 219,000 KRW, and Place Camp Jeju from 54,000 KRW. Various benefits are included at each resort beyond just the rooms. Phoenix Park will reach peak autumn foliage from the end of this month to mid-next month, and the ski resort is scheduled to open next month. Phoenix Island boasts vast silver grass fields within the complex. Place Camp is gaining popularity as a solo accommodation and workation (a work style allowing rest and work anywhere) spot for young travelers. Products purchased during the Phoenix Black Friday event can be used until the 30th of next month.

Hana Tour Celebrates 3rd Anniversary of HanaLIVE Launch with XR Live Broadcast

HanaLIVE 3rd Anniversary Broadcast
[Photo by Hanatour]

Hana Tour launched HanaLIVE, the first live commerce channel by a domestic comprehensive travel agency, in 2021. As of this month, cumulative views have surpassed 30 million. The broadcasts, initially held once a week at launch, have expanded to more than three times a week. To celebrate the 3rd anniversary, a special broadcast linked to the Hana Tour Travel Festa 'Hana International Travel Festival' campaign running until December 1 is presented. XR technology, encompassing VR (Virtual Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality), is applied to create a virtual set with an awards ceremony concept, showcasing special anniversary products and six products selected as HanaLIVE award winners. Until the 25th of next month, live broadcasts incorporating XR technology will be held every Monday at 8 PM. The broadcasts of Kota Kinabalu and Spain package tours on the 14th and 21st were successful, and upcoming broadcasts include My Way Air + Hotel (28th), Chengdu Giant Panda Package (November 4), Cebu J PARK Resort (November 11), Guam PIC Resort (November 18), and Cambodia Package Tour (November 25).