Soon, UAE residents can fly to Hong Kong with free tickets

Soon, UAE residents can fly to Hong Kong with free tickets

Dubai: UAE residents wishing to travel to Hong Kong may be able to avail of a 'one-plus-one-free' scheme for air tickets as part of the city’s new tourism drive. Weeks after the government of Hong Kong launched its ‘Hello Hong Kong’ global campaign that gives away 500,000 free air tickets, a top official with the Hong Kong government is inviting UAE travellers to take advantage of the scheme. “It would probably be a 'buy one, get one free' lucky draw promotion," said Algernon Yau Ying Wah, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development. "For example, if you’re buying a ticket from Dubai, the return ticket from Hong Kong would be free under certain conditions. It is subject to what the tourism board decides.” As the tickets are being distributed as part of a global campaign, Yau is hopeful that GCC and the Middle East countries will also come under the spotlight. The 500,000 tickets cost the city about $254.8 million in total. Yau spoke to during the sidelines of the UAE - Hong Kong SAR Business Forum event, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). A delegation of business leaders and principal officials from Hong Kong, led