Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 free tickets to Hong Kong with its new “World of Winners” campaign starting March 1 and going through to July. The Hong Kong flight giveaway will be run through the Hong Kong’s airlines including Cathay Pacific.
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World of Winners: 500,000 Free Tickets to Boost Tourism
Hong Kong is offering 500,000 round-trip airline tickets to travelers as part of its new tourism campaign “World of Winners”. The giveaways will start in March, with Southeast Asia and mainland China markets first, followed by other markets including the US in May.
500,000 plane tickets will be given away over the course of three months. The first batch is being given out starting March 1 by participating airlines: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and Hong Kong Airlines. Eligible residents must be over 18 years of age.
The initiative is designed to help rejuvenate Hong Kong’s tourism industry. It is expected to have a positive impact on the region’s economy, with an influx of travelers that will help to boost hospitality businesses.
Here’s how the airport authority’s chairman describes the promotion:
“We bought the tickets from the airlines during the most difficult time under the pandemic, and that is a testament to our confidence in the future of Hong Kong’s aviation industry. The campaign will generate a multiplier effect on boosting air traffic and enormous publicity for Hong Kong. Since the relaxation of travel restrictions and quarantine requirements for inbound travellers last year, passenger traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has started to pick up, especially in the last quarter. We also have had a good start of 2023 with the resumption of normal travel with the Mainland. HKIA has always been a major international aviation hub. We are confident that passenger traffic will continue to rise.”
Jack So, Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK)
It could also be seen as a chance for citizens to reconnect with their family and friends who may be living in a different country. Residents who are unable to take advantage of this offer can also sell their tickets to others who are more likely to use them.
Hong Kong Flight Giveaway Airlines & Details
Tickets will be given out in phases by participating airlines starting with Southeast Asia in March, Mainland China in April, and Northeast Asia & other markets starting in May. Details on how to register for the giveaways will be provided on the following pages on their websites.
Outbound flights from Hong Kong will be available for Hong Kong residents starting in July. The “world of winners” ticket giveaway will happen on the following schedule:
| Market | Timeline (2023) |
|---|---|
| Southeast Asia (for inbound) | 1 March onwards |
| Mainland China (for inbound) | April onwards |
| Northeast Asia (for inbound) | May onwards |
| Hong Kong (for outbound) | July onwards |
| Other markets (for inbound) | May onwards |
According to the Airport Authority, the airlines will give away the tickets using different types of activities including lucky draw, first-come-first-served, or Buy, Get 1 Free.
Bottom line
Hong Kong is taking a unique approach to revive its tourism industry in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Chinese “special administrative region” is giving away 500,000 round-trip airline tickets to travelers as part of its new “World of Winners” campaign starting March 1st. The tickets will be given out in phases by the participating airlines, Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and Hong Kong Airlines. The initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the region’s economy.
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