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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785408718554HKTB Only in Hong Kong Posters.png" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has rolled out a new campaign that embraces its unique contrasts and sets itself apart as a global destination. </p><p>&quot;Only in Hong Kong&quot; was recently showcased to trade stakeholders in the Philippines, one of the city&#x27;s most important tourism markets. </p><p>&quot;The Philippines continues to be one of the top Southeast Asian markets, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support Hong Kong receives from Filipino tourists,&quot; HKTB regional director for Southeast Asia Liew Chian Jia said in a statement. </p><p>&quot;As the tourism landscape evolves, with visitors having more options than ever before, we want to give Filipino travelers even more compelling reasons to keep coming back,&quot; she added. </p><p>&quot;Only in Hong Kong&quot; showcases both the city&#x27;s bustling energy and its <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/health-science/2025/2/15/from-coastal-trails-to-forest-bathing-4-ways-to-enjoy-hong-kong-s-great-outdoors-1530">secluded natural escapes</a>, favoring colorful and <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2026/7/10/filipino-paddlers-in-barong-filipiniana-showcase-bayanihan-spirit-in-hong-kong-1954">authentic moments</a> over polished, conventional imagery. </p><p>The global campaign retains the tagline &quot;Asia&#x27;s World City,&quot; highlighting Hong Kong&#x27;s cultural mix of East and West. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Emirates&#x27; autism-friendly program</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178540880965720260725_041508860_iOS.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>After Cebu, Emirates has expanded its travel rehearsal program for neurodiverse children to Clark International Airport in Pampanga.</p><p>The program brought together 22 students, their parents and guardians, and 8 teachers from Hand Prints School of Progressive Education and Beyond Play Learning Center.</p><p>During the three-hour rehearsal, they were guided through key stages of the airport journey, from check-in and immigration to the security screening and boarding process.</p><p>Emirates, the world&#x27;s first autism-certified airline, noted that the unfamiliar sights, sounds, and routines of an airport can be overwhelming for neurodiverse children. </p><p>&quot;Making travel more inclusive starts long before a customer boards a flight. It means recognizing that every traveller experiences the airport differently and working with our partners to make travel more accessible,&quot; said Khalid Al Zarooni, Emirates&#x27; country manager for the Philippines.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Alona Beach named among PH&#x27;s best</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785410099972d8bb8802-99ff-46dd-a002-038b534759d9.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span>A travel and tourism publication recently named a beach in Bohol as one of the best in the country. </div><p>Alona Beach was ranked 8th in Travel and Tour World&#x27;s list for its powdery white sand, crystal clear waters, vibrant diving scene, beachfront resorts, and lively cafes. </p><p>Aside from its beaches, Bohol is also known for other attractions such as Chocolate Hills, Loboc River, Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, and centuries-old heritage churches. </p><p>Serving as the gateway to these destinations is the Bohol-Panglao International Airport. Travelers can fly from Manila, Clark, Davao, and Iloilo, while international tourists enjoy direct connectivity from Incheon and Busan in South Korea. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Staycation, dining deals from Marriott Bonvoy</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1785410209670bd092dea-4af0-4e2f-8d4b-8fc9496b8681.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>Marriott International is inviting travelers and foodies to sign up for its loyalty program to avail of discounts across its properties in Metro Manila. </p><p>Marriott Bonvoy is offering 5% off on room rates and 10% off dining in participating outlets, as well as the &quot;stay and save&quot; offer at participating hotels, subject to terms and conditions. </p><p>Members can also enjoy exclusive perks such as room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out. One of the properties under the program is the newly opened <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/food-travel/2026/7/7/this-new-hotel-in-ortigas-is-designed-with-modern-travelers-in-mind-1129">AC Hotel by Marriott Manila</a> in Ortigas.</p>

<p>The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has rolled out a new campaign that embraces its unique contrasts and sets itself apart as a global destination. </p>

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has rolled out a new campaign that embraces its unique contrasts and sets itself apart as a global destination.

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What's new in travel: 'Only in Hong Kong' campaign, Emirates' autism-friendly program

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Published July 30, 2026 08:13 PM PHT

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