Kanoo Travel Announces Special Holiday Packages to Hong Kong

Partners with Hong Kong Tourism Board once again to offer customers the best deals from February to April 2010

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 23, 2009: After the success of their 2009 promotion, Kanoo Travel has once again partnered with Hong Kong Tourism Board to offer customers special vacation packages to Hong Kong from February to April 2010. As part of the promotions, customers will be able to avail of the best deals on travel, accommodation and promotions at many of Hong Kong’s best restaurants and shops.

“The Hong Kong Tourism Board is delighted to work with Kanoo Travel once again in the Middle East to offer this special promotion to this exciting destination. Hong Kong is not only a world class financial business centre but also a major leisure destination perfect for families, couples and young travellers alike. Visitors will have a chance to experience Hong Kong’s unique blend of cultures, exciting celebrations and festivals, and a rich tradition of local customs. This is topped by the best Chinese food in the world and an amazing range of Asian and Western cuisine including an increasing number of Halal restaurants,” says Ms. Sandra Kwan, Manager – Travel Trade Marketing, Hong Kong Tourism Board.


Hong Kong has come to be known as one of Asia’s friendliest cities, with visa free entry for Nationals from more than 160 countries. Hong Kong has become a popular holiday destination for tourists from across the globe. The city caters to all kinds of vacationers as it has a wide range of attractions and activities to choose from. Some of the attractions include the picturesque Victoria Peak, a giant Wok shaped tower, Disneyland, museums, restaurants and a well established theme park known as Ocean Park.

“We are happy to partner with Hong Kong Tourism Board once again to offer our customers the best deals on holiday packages to this amazing city. Our Hong Kong vacation promotion last year was a big success. Hong Kong is a popular holiday destination with Middle East travellers as it offers visa free entry making it easy for holiday-makers to plan short as well as long vacations without having to go through the hassle of obtaining a visa. This combined with the best hotels and high service levels, makes Hong Kong the ideal holiday destination,” says Mr. Sunil D’souza, Country Manager – UAE and Oman, Kanoo Travel.

Among its many attractions, Hong Kong also features the well-known Lantau Island with open countryside, secluded beaches, traditional fishing villages and interesting monasteries. Visitors can also use the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car on Lantau Island to tour the city for some cultural interests as well. Hong Kong offers some of the best shopping malls and night markets for designer labels as well as local goods.

About Kanoo Travel:
The Kanoo family's involvement in air travel goes back to 1937 when the company provided refueling facilities in Bahrain for Imperial Airways seaplanes on route to India and Australia. In 1947 Kanoo Travel became the first IATA agency in the Gulf and in 1997 they became the very first Travel Company in the Middle East to receive the ISO certification.
Today, Kanoo Travel is the largest travel company in the Middle East, with a team of travel specialists operating a network of over 170 offices in the region and through a global network of world-class travel partners. Kanoo Travel provides the most comprehensive and specialised services in the travel industry with unmatched quality awards and achievements that guarantees the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Kanoo Travel provides its services in five main specialised areas:
• Kanoo Corporate - Business Travel Services
• Kanoo Retail- Travel Services for the individual travelers.
• Kanoo Holidays - For all type Leisure Travel
• Kanoo Marine - Marine and Offshore Travel Services.
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For further information, please visit www.kanootravel.com

Contact details:
Feroz Bahar
Assistant Marketing Manager - UAE & OMAN
Kanoo Travel
Kanoo Building,
Khalid Bin Walid Street,
Bur Dubai,
Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 45072474

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