It was such a fun trip with great experiences, and my mum is so thankful that she got to tick Alaska off her bucket list. I also convinced my mum, my sister and her family to join us on an Alaskan Cruise in October 2019.
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We had a family reunion with my Scottish relatives in Bali in January 2019 – there were around 20 of us and it was a lovely holiday full of love and laughter. What is the one international travel memory keeping you going through this time? We usually go to the snow a couple of times a year and we always have a great time, and the scenery is spectacular. It has definitely been a tough 20 months, and now that the international travel ban is being lifted and restrictions are starting to ease, hopefully everyone can see some light at the end of the tunnel and start having some fun! Where is your favourite domestic travel destination?
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Stay connected with your friends, colleagues, stakeholders and partners in the industry, and know that you aren’t alone. What’s your advice for others in the industry on coping with the crisis? That I am a really good multi-tasker and I have to keep busy. What have you learned about yourself amid the crisis? Here’s hoping these positive traits remain as restrictions ease. Witnessing general kindness in people and watching communities coming together to look after each other has been amazing to see. I’ve been lucky enough to spend time reconnecting with friends far and wide (virtually, of course) and enjoying quality time with my family. What’s something positive you’ve witnessed or experienced since the coronavirus hit? Catching up with friends virtually has also been a great way to keep sane. I have been doing lots of walking, cycling and working out at the makeshift home gym to stay both physically and mentally fit. I am happy to say I have finally mastered my Chinese-style roast pork belly – my sister just gave me an air fryer and it has changed my life! How are you staying fit both physically and mentally? I started experimenting on my family with cuisines from around the world so we could pretend we were on holidays. I’ve really enjoyed having time to cook again. Also, music to unwind (but usually I am listening to whatever my boys are playing in the home gym).
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I tend to listen to lots of different podcasts, and I recently started listening to audiobooks because I don’t have time to read. Lots of different shows with different members of my family – I think I must have a subscription for every streaming service available! Ted Lasso, Succession, Morning Wars, Clarkson’s Farm and Frayed, just to name a few.
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I don’t have much spare time to read for leisure. I started an MBA earlier this year, so I am mainly reading textbooks! Now that I have started at Hong Kong Tourism Board, I am spending a lot of time reading emails, documents, briefs and proposals. He also encouraged tour operators to create in-depth tours for Hong Kong residents to help them plan ahead for the return of international visitors.This week, Travel Weekly caught up with Hong Kong Tourism Board’s recently appointed regional sales director, Karen Macmillan, to find out how she’s been faring since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
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“The HKTB believes the West Kowloon neighborhood program will not only drive domestic tourism and stimulate consumption, but also spread a positive message and showcase Hong Kong’s new art and cultural travel opportunities to the world and fire up interest in the district among visitors, who are keen to return as soon as borders reopen,” said Cheng. The board’s Executive Director Dane Cheng Ting-yat said experiential tourism is a rising and inspiring trend, particularly where it blends art and culture with authentic local life. The board said it hopes local residents can savor the experience first before the reopening of borders and discover hidden gems within their community, rekindling their enthusiasm and appreciation and creating a harmonious art-life aura in the West Kowloon neighborhood. The routes offer recommendations for more than 50 points of interest, shops, and restaurants, and are available as an interactive e-map on the HKTB website.