Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - (Page 50) DESTINATIONS PACIFIC/ASIA HONG KONG &MACAO HONG KONG IS A UNIQUE DESTINATION—a crossroads of sorts that mixes cutting-edge fashion and centuries-old Chinese culture. Last July, Hong Kong (pictured) celebrated its 10-year anniversary of its handover from Britain back to Chinese sovereignty with an impressive display of fireworks on the Kowloon waterfront. While the party was in full swing, neighbor Macao—37 miles to the southwest—made a racket of its own with full-tilt construction to the tune of billions of dollars. In past decades, Macao (also spelled “Macau”) has flown under travel agents’ radar as a possible destination for their clients. That’s about to change in a big way, as investment is flowing into the gambling mecca. Getting to Macao from Hong Kong is a simple matter. High-speed catamarans and jetfoils make frequent Hong Kong widens its appeal with the rise of neighbor Macao BY MARK ROGERS roundtrip, one-hour journeys between Hong Kong and Macao. There is also regularly scheduled helicopter service—a 20-minute flight—between the two destinations, operated by Heli Express. It’s hard to say if Americans will come to Macao in significant numbers. At present, the easily reached island, which mixes Portuguese and Chinese culture, makes a colorful and exciting add-on to a Hong Kong journey. A Pair of Hong Kong Hotels Langham Hotel, Hong Kong (http://hongkong. langhamhotels.com) is in Kowloon’s Tsimshatsui district, directly across the harbor from Central Hong Kong. The hotel—the only member of The Leading Hotels of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 52 50 | TravelAgent October 15, 2007 http://hongkong.langhamhotels.com http://hongkong.langhamhotels.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 Online Now Contents From the Editor From the Publisher Contributors Europe Central & South America Special Supplement: Ski University Pacific/Asia Las Vegas Caribbean Romantic Getaway and Honeymoon Packages Jamaica’s New Minister of Tourism Talks About the Country’s Future Special Package Deals Cruises Hotels Ski Multi-Generational Travel Tours Cover Story: Luxe Life of the Stewart Clan Business Operations - Agent Profile Technology Transportation The Industry - Agenda Caribbean News PATA Travel Mart ITME Report Latest Cruise and Hotel News Travel Week In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index Classified Marketplace Trendwatch Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 (Page Cover1) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 (Page Cover2) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 (Page 1) Travel Agent - 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Caribbean (Page 65) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Romantic Getaway and Honeymoon Packages (Page 66) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Romantic Getaway and Honeymoon Packages (Page 67) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Jamaica’s New Minister of Tourism Talks About the Country’s Future (Page 68) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Jamaica’s New Minister of Tourism Talks About the Country’s Future (Page 69) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Special Package Deals (Page 70) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Special Package Deals (Page 71) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Cruises (Page 72) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Cruises (Page 73) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Cruises (Page 74) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Cruises (Page 75) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Hotels (Page 76) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Hotels (Page 77) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Hotels (Page 78) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Hotels (Page 79) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Ski (Page 80) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Ski (Page 81) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Ski (Page 82) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Ski (Page 83) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Multi-Generational Travel (Page 84) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Multi-Generational Travel (Page 85) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Tours (Page 86) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Tours (Page 87) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Tours (Page 88) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Tours (Page 89) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Cover Story: Luxe Life of the Stewart Clan (Page 90) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Cover Story: Luxe Life of the Stewart Clan (Page 91) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Cover Story: Luxe Life of the Stewart Clan (Page 92) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Cover Story: Luxe Life of the Stewart Clan (Page 93) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Business Operations - Agent Profile (Page 94) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Business Operations - Agent Profile (Page 95) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Business Operations - Agent Profile (Page 96) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Business Operations - Agent Profile (Page 97) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Technology (Page 98) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Transportation (Page 99) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - The Industry - Agenda (Page 100) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Caribbean News (Page 101) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - PATA Travel Mart (Page 102) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - ITME Report (Page 103) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Latest Cruise and Hotel News (Page 104) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Latest Cruise and Hotel News (Page 105) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Travel Week (Page 106) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - In the Spotlight (Page 107) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Editorial Index (Page 108) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Advertising Index (Page 109) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Advertising Index (Page 110) Travel Agent - October 15, 2007 - Classified Marketplace (Page 111) Travel Agent - 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