{"id":32979,"date":"2025-09-08T20:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T20:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotelsalepage.com\/feed\/cision-pr-newswire\/trip-com-launches-free-layover-tours-in-hong-kong-turning-transits-into-adventures-for-international-travellers\/"},"modified":"2025-09-08T20:00:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T20:00:57","slug":"trip-com-launches-free-layover-tours-in-hong-kong-turning-transits-into-adventures-for-international-travellers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=32979","title":{"rendered":"Trip.com Launches Free Layover Tours in Hong Kong, Turning Transits into Adventures for International Travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/1802535\/trip_com_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Six curated half-day itineraries \u2014 three free, three premium \u2014 designed for passengers with layovers of seven hours or more<\/i>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><i>Available via the\u00a0Trip.com app, website, or on-site, with English-speaking guides and hassle-free transfers<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 8, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Trip.com, a leading global online travel service provider, has announced the launch of its brand-new <b>&#8220;<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hot\/hongkongexpress-halfdaylayovertour\/#sdk_init_7NDjq9xY-n-wrap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Free Layover Tour Service<\/a><b>&#8220;<\/b>\u00a0at <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> International Airport (HKIA),\u00a0designed to transform long layovers into immersive cultural experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Following the success of its <b>Shanghai Express<\/b>\u00a0and <b>Beijing Express<\/b>\u00a0free layover tours, this new programme offers six curated half-day itineraries\u00a0\u2014 three free and three premium, all including guided transport and expert English-speaking guides. The service is available to all international travellers (not limited to Trip.com customers) transiting through HKIA with layovers of <b>seven hours or more<\/b>. Bookings can be made for free via the Trip.com app, official website, or on-site registration at the airport.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767387\/image_5004521_40925288.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767387\/image_5004521_40925288.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"(From left to right) Mr Ray Li, General Manager, Hub Development, AAHK, Ms Han Feng, Vice President, Trip.com Group, Mrs Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer, AAHK, Ms Jane Sun, Chief Executive Officer, Trip.com Group, Mr Chapman Fong, Director, Hub Development, AAHK, Mr Edison Chen, Vice President, Trip.com Group attend the press conference of Free Layover Tour Service.\" alt=\"(From left to right) Mr Ray Li, General Manager, Hub Development, AAHK, Ms Han Feng, Vice President, Trip.com Group, Mrs Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer, AAHK, Ms Jane Sun, Chief Executive Officer, Trip.com Group, Mr Chapman Fong, Director, Hub Development, AAHK, Mr Edison Chen, Vice President, Trip.com Group attend the press conference of Free Layover Tour Service.\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>(From left to right) Mr Ray Li, General Manager, Hub Development, AAHK, Ms Han Feng, Vice President, Trip.com Group, Mrs Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer, AAHK, Ms Jane Sun, Chief Executive Officer, Trip.com Group, Mr Chapman Fong, Director, Hub Development, AAHK, Mr Edison Chen, Vice President, Trip.com Group attend the press conference of Free Layover Tour Service.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>At the launch,\u00a0Jane Sun,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer of Trip.com Group, says: &#8220;We believe the future of travel lies not only in reaching destinations, but in transforming every moment into a unique and memorable experience. By reimagining every point in the journey as an opportunity, we are opening new ways to inspire travellers, empower destinations, and set a new standard for how the global travel ecosystem fosters connection and drives growth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mrs <span class=\"xn-person\">Vivian Cheung<\/span>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK),\u00a0adds: &#8220;We are delighted to introduce the new free local tour service for transfer passengers at HKIA to turn transit time into cultural exploration opportunities. With the support from Trip.com, we look forward to presenting <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> unique beauty to travellers from around the world and promoting tourism, through which we aim to attract more passengers to transfer at <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> and strengthen HKIA&#8217;s position as a premier international aviation hub.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Six Curated Routes, Three Free Tours Now Open for Registration<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Designed to showcase the beauty of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> and maximise transit time, the layover service offers <b>itineraries<\/b> curated from <b>Trip.Best rankings<\/b>, powered by an AI analysis of real traveller reviews, ratings, and booking data. Three free tours highlight <b>cityscapes, natural beauty, and local heritage<\/b>, while three premium paid itineraries offer deeper exploration into iconic areas such as <b>Lantau Island, <span class=\"xn-person\">Victoria Peak<\/span><\/b>, and <b>Tai O fishing village<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Three Free Itineraries<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767388\/Ma_Wan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767388\/Ma_Wan.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767389\/Street_Scene_Hong_Kong.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767389\/Street_Scene_Hong_Kong.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Tour Name<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Time<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Dates &amp; Frequency<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><i>Serenity &amp; Stories: A Harmony Journey<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">09:00 \u2013 13:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">December: Daily <br \/>departures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Ideal for families &#8211; Visit Inspiration <br \/>Lake near Disneyland and Ma Wan <br \/>Village for a peaceful blend of nature <br \/>and history.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/things-to-do\/detail\/93095128\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">Heritage and Local Lifestyle Citywalk<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">12:00 \u2013 16:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">From 5 Sep: Daily <br \/>departures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Explore the Pei Ho Street Market in <br \/>Sham Shui Po and visits the iconic <br \/>Wong Tai Sin Temple.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/things-to-do\/detail\/93124068\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">Victoria &amp; West Kowloon Waterfront Journey<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">17:30 \u2013 21:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">From 5 Sep: Daily <br \/>departures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Tour the West Kowloon Cultural <br \/>District and Avenue of Stars, <br \/>enjoying the fusion of cinematic <br \/>heritage and harbour night views.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><b>Three Premium Itineraries (advance booking required by 12:00 noon the day before; minimum 6 participants):\u00a0<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Tour Name<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Time<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Dates<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/things-to-do\/detail\/95631887\/?locale=en_xx\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lantau Island Half-Day Tour<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">10:00 \u2013 15:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">From 5 Sep: Daily departures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Ride the award-winning Ngong <br \/>Ping 360 cable car, visit the Big <br \/>Buddha, Ngong Ping Village, and <br \/>Wisdom Path.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/things-to-do\/detail\/95667367\/?locale=en_xx\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Peak Half-Day Tour<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">14:00 \u2013 20:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">From 5 Sep: Daily departures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Explore colonial architecture at <br \/>Stanley Police Station and Murray <br \/>House, then ascend Victoria Peak <br \/>via the Peak Tram.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/things-to-do\/detail\/95627217\/?locale=en_xx\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tai O Water Village Tour<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">10:00 \u2013 15:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">From 5 Sep: Daily departures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Discover century-old stilt houses <br \/>and the charm of Hong Kong&#8217;s <br \/>traditional fishing village.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><b>Registration Made Easy<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Travellers can select an itinerary that best fits their arrival time and layover duration. Bookings can be made via the Trip.com app, official website, or in person at HKIA&#8217;s transit counters (E134 and E135) or Trip.com Travel Services Counters (A03 &amp; A04) in Arrival Hall A \u2014 the latter also serving as the designated assembly point for the tours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767390\/Service_Desk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767390\/Service_Desk.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767391\/Tour_Routes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767391\/Tour_Routes.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>To enhance the travel experience, Trip.com has also set up a dedicated consultation and booking counter at HKIA, offering one-stop services including day tours, transport arrangements, accommodation, attraction tickets, eSIM cards, and other popular travel essentials. Visitors can also collect an exclusive welcome gift pack upon arrival.<\/p>\n<p>After clearing immigration, participants meet their guide at the designated Trip.com counter. Each tour lasts approximately four hours, accommodates up to 20 guests, and includes airport transfers. At the end of the tour, participants receive a fast-track pass to re-enter the restricted area, ensuring a seamless connection with onward flights.<\/p>\n<p>Carefully timed to coincide with peak transit hours, these tours are designed to help travellers make the most of their layover in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>. With hassle-free transport, expert English-speaking guides, and every detail arranged by Trip.com, passengers can simply relax and enjoy the vibrant sights of the city. Best of all, the experience is completely free \u2014 no planning, no stress, and no hidden costs.<\/p>\n<p><b>Resources &amp; Media Downloads<\/b><\/p>\n<p>High-resolution images: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1bxrWHItMlyWY4wr4Ex1TwnQqkm-Uo_RP?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Download here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hot\/hongkongexpress-halfdaylayovertour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hot\/hongkongexpress-halfdaylayovertour<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About Trip.com<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>\u00a0is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 24 languages across 39 countries and regions in 35 local currencies.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>\u00a0has an extensive hotel and flight network consisting of more than 1.7 million hotels and flights from over 600 airlines covering 3,400 airports in 220 countries and regions around the globe.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>&#8216;s world-class 24\/7 multilingual customer service, as well as additional centres in <span class=\"xn-location\">Edinburgh<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Seoul<\/span>, help to &#8216;create the best travel experience&#8217; for its millions of customers worldwide. To book your next trip, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/1802535\/trip_com_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Six curated half-day itineraries \u2014 three free, three premium \u2014 designed for passengers with layovers of seven hours or more<\/i>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><i>Available via the\u00a0Trip.com app, website, or on-site, with English-speaking guides and hassle-free transfers<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 8, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Trip.com, a leading global online travel service provider, has announced the launch of its brand-new <b>&#8220;<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hot\/hongkongexpress-halfdaylayovertour\/#sdk_init_7NDjq9xY-n-wrap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Free Layover Tour Service<\/a><b>&#8220;<\/b>\u00a0at <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> International Airport (HKIA),\u00a0designed to transform long layovers into immersive cultural experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Following the success of its <b>Shanghai Express<\/b>\u00a0and <b>Beijing Express<\/b>\u00a0free layover tours, this new programme offers six curated half-day itineraries\u00a0\u2014 three free and three premium, all including guided transport and expert English-speaking guides. The service is available to all international travellers (not limited to Trip.com customers) transiting through HKIA with layovers of <b>seven hours or more<\/b>. Bookings can be made for free via the Trip.com app, official website, or on-site registration at the airport.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767387\/image_5004521_40925288.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767387\/image_5004521_40925288.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"(From left to right) Mr Ray Li, General Manager, Hub Development, AAHK, Ms Han Feng, Vice President, Trip.com Group, Mrs Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer, AAHK, Ms Jane Sun, Chief Executive Officer, Trip.com Group, Mr Chapman Fong, Director, Hub Development, AAHK, Mr Edison Chen, Vice President, Trip.com Group attend the press conference of Free Layover Tour Service.\" alt=\"(From left to right) Mr Ray Li, General Manager, Hub Development, AAHK, Ms Han Feng, Vice President, Trip.com Group, Mrs Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer, AAHK, Ms Jane Sun, Chief Executive Officer, Trip.com Group, Mr Chapman Fong, Director, Hub Development, AAHK, Mr Edison Chen, Vice President, Trip.com Group attend the press conference of Free Layover Tour Service.\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>(From left to right) Mr Ray Li, General Manager, Hub Development, AAHK, Ms Han Feng, Vice President, Trip.com Group, Mrs Vivian Cheung, Chief Executive Officer, AAHK, Ms Jane Sun, Chief Executive Officer, Trip.com Group, Mr Chapman Fong, Director, Hub Development, AAHK, Mr Edison Chen, Vice President, Trip.com Group attend the press conference of Free Layover Tour Service.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>At the launch,\u00a0Jane Sun,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer of Trip.com Group, says: &#8220;We believe the future of travel lies not only in reaching destinations, but in transforming every moment into a unique and memorable experience. By reimagining every point in the journey as an opportunity, we are opening new ways to inspire travellers, empower destinations, and set a new standard for how the global travel ecosystem fosters connection and drives growth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mrs <span class=\"xn-person\">Vivian Cheung<\/span>,\u00a0Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK),\u00a0adds: &#8220;We are delighted to introduce the new free local tour service for transfer passengers at HKIA to turn transit time into cultural exploration opportunities. With the support from Trip.com, we look forward to presenting <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong&#8217;s<\/span> unique beauty to travellers from around the world and promoting tourism, through which we aim to attract more passengers to transfer at <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> and strengthen HKIA&#8217;s position as a premier international aviation hub.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Six Curated Routes, Three Free Tours Now Open for Registration<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Designed to showcase the beauty of <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> and maximise transit time, the layover service offers <b>itineraries<\/b> curated from <b>Trip.Best rankings<\/b>, powered by an AI analysis of real traveller reviews, ratings, and booking data. Three free tours highlight <b>cityscapes, natural beauty, and local heritage<\/b>, while three premium paid itineraries offer deeper exploration into iconic areas such as <b>Lantau Island, <span class=\"xn-person\">Victoria Peak<\/span><\/b>, and <b>Tai O fishing village<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Three Free Itineraries<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767388\/Ma_Wan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767388\/Ma_Wan.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767389\/Street_Scene_Hong_Kong.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767389\/Street_Scene_Hong_Kong.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Tour Name<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Time<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Dates &amp; Frequency<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><i>Serenity &amp; Stories: A Harmony Journey<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">09:00 \u2013 13:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">December: Daily <br \/>departures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Ideal for families &#8211; Visit Inspiration <br \/>Lake near Disneyland and Ma Wan <br \/>Village for a peaceful blend of nature <br \/>and history.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/things-to-do\/detail\/93095128\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">Heritage and Local Lifestyle Citywalk<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">12:00 \u2013 16:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">From 5 Sep: Daily <br \/>departures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Explore the Pei Ho Street Market in <br \/>Sham Shui Po and visits the iconic <br \/>Wong Tai Sin Temple.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/things-to-do\/detail\/93124068\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">Victoria &amp; West Kowloon Waterfront Journey<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">17:30 \u2013 21:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">From 5 Sep: Daily <br \/>departures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Tour the West Kowloon Cultural <br \/>District and Avenue of Stars, <br \/>enjoying the fusion of cinematic <br \/>heritage and harbour night views.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Three Premium Itineraries (advance booking required by 12:00 noon the day before; minimum 6 participants):\u00a0<br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Tour Name<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Time<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Dates<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Highlights<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/things-to-do\/detail\/95631887\/?locale=en_xx\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lantau Island Half-Day Tour<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">10:00 \u2013 15:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">From 5 Sep: Daily departures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Ride the award-winning Ngong <br \/>Ping 360 cable car, visit the Big <br \/>Buddha, Ngong Ping Village, and <br \/>Wisdom Path.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/things-to-do\/detail\/95667367\/?locale=en_xx\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Peak Half-Day Tour<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">14:00 \u2013 20:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">From 5 Sep: Daily departures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Explore colonial architecture at <br \/>Stanley Police Station and Murray <br \/>House, then ascend Victoria Peak <br \/>via the Peak Tram.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/things-to-do\/detail\/95627217\/?locale=en_xx\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tai O Water Village Tour<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">10:00 \u2013 15:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">From 5 Sep: Daily departures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen1\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Discover century-old stilt houses <br \/>and the charm of Hong Kong&#8217;s <br \/>traditional fishing village.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Registration Made Easy<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Travellers can select an itinerary that best fits their arrival time and layover duration. Bookings can be made via the Trip.com app, official website, or in person at HKIA&#8217;s transit counters (E134 and E135) or Trip.com Travel Services Counters (A03 &amp; A04) in Arrival Hall A \u2014 the latter also serving as the designated assembly point for the tours.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767390\/Service_Desk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767390\/Service_Desk.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767391\/Tour_Routes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2767391\/Tour_Routes.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>To enhance the travel experience, Trip.com has also set up a dedicated consultation and booking counter at HKIA, offering one-stop services including day tours, transport arrangements, accommodation, attraction tickets, eSIM cards, and other popular travel essentials. Visitors can also collect an exclusive welcome gift pack upon arrival.<\/p>\n<p>After clearing immigration, participants meet their guide at the designated Trip.com counter. Each tour lasts approximately four hours, accommodates up to 20 guests, and includes airport transfers. At the end of the tour, participants receive a fast-track pass to re-enter the restricted area, ensuring a seamless connection with onward flights.<\/p>\n<p>Carefully timed to coincide with peak transit hours, these tours are designed to help travellers make the most of their layover in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span>. With hassle-free transport, expert English-speaking guides, and every detail arranged by Trip.com, passengers can simply relax and enjoy the vibrant sights of the city. Best of all, the experience is completely free \u2014 no planning, no stress, and no hidden costs.<\/p>\n<p><b>Resources &amp; Media Downloads<\/b><\/p>\n<p>High-resolution images: <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1bxrWHItMlyWY4wr4Ex1TwnQqkm-Uo_RP?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Download here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hot\/hongkongexpress-halfdaylayovertour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.trip.com\/hot\/hongkongexpress-halfdaylayovertour<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About Trip.com<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>\u00a0is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 24 languages across 39 countries and regions in 35 local currencies.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>\u00a0has an extensive hotel and flight network consisting of more than 1.7 million hotels and flights from over 600 airlines covering 3,400 airports in 220 countries and regions around the globe.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/trip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trip.com<\/a>&#8216;s world-class 24\/7 multilingual customer service, as well as additional centres in <span class=\"xn-location\">Edinburgh<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Tokyo<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Seoul<\/span>, help to &#8216;create the best travel experience&#8217; for its millions of customers worldwide. 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