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VISITOR ARRIVALS DROP BY 99%

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced 82,000 visitor arrivals to Hong Kong in March, a drop of nearly 99% from the same time last year. Before mid-March, the number of arrivals in Hong Kong was around 3,000 to 4,000 per day. However, from March 19 onwards, nonHong Kong residents arriving in the city were requested to undergo compulsory quarantine, and subsequently, average daily visitors fell to about 1,000. March 25 saw a further dip as non-Hong Kong residents coming from overseas were banned outright from entering Hong Kong. At the beginning of April, average daily visitors dropped to below 100. Whilst tourism may not be top on the priority list right now, the HKTB is working on several initiatives for Hong Kong’s tourism industry to take place after the pandemic abates. Plans include collaborating with retail and dining sectors to roll out promotional campaigns and more.

HOME DELIVERY SUPPORT FOR ISOLATING ELDERLY

More than 40 percent of Hong Kong’s elderly live in poverty and are struggling to make ends meet. These elderly are more in need now than ever as they practise selfisolation and stay at home. Elderly centres, which stay in constant contact with these individuals to assess their needs, are usually a life-line for these vulnerable individuals. However, they are currently operating with dramatically reduced staff and struggling to provide the degree of support needed. To help, local charity HandsOn Hong Kong is seeking volunteers to deliver Covid-19 relief packages to the city’s low-income elderly. These packages include necessity food items, as well as masks and hand sanitiser. Teams of two volunteers each will assemble Care Packages before delivering them to elderly households. HandsOn Hong Kong has taken all safety precautions and each volunteer will receive their own protective items. To volunteer, visit handsonhongkong.org

Interior and furniture store Indigo Living has just launched their newest seasonal looks. For spring and summer 2020, botanical florals, art deco and warm neutrals are in. Make the most of your time at home and give your abode a makeover with Indigo Living’s new collection. Some standout pieces they have introduced include the Botanical Cabinet from the Botanical Home line; the Perry Chair from the Miami Chic line; and the Cooper Armchair from the Organic Luxe line. indigo-living.com

FLY WORRY FREE!

With the coronavirus wreaking havoc on travel plans, Cathay Pacific is offering customers the flexibility to make free and unlimited changes to all new tickets issued before June 30, up to one year after the initial purchase. The airline’s usual fees will be waived and customers can alter their travel dates or pick a new destination as many times as they like. For more information, visit cathaypacific.com

POSTCARDS FOR A PLASTIC FREE WORLD

Working with design house Paper-Roses, Hong Kong-based environmental charity Plastic Free Seas has launched Postcards for a Plastic Free World. Three stunning wildlife artworks, which highlight the impact of Hong Kong’s plastic pollution crisis on our green sea turtles, whale sharks and Chinese white dolphins, can be purchased to help fund the work of the charity. Paper-Roses will be donating a portion of the sales of each set of postcards to support the Plastic Free Seas education programme in Hong Kong schools which teaches the next generation about the plastic-waste crisis. The postcards are professionally printed on recycled paper and are a great way to connect with loved ones during this time of crisis. To purchase, visit

plasticfreeseas.org

BEST BEACH REPULSE BAY

With the easy access to cocktails and known to be one of Hong Kong’s most famous beaches, it’s no wonder these sandy shores were voted Hong Kong’s best beach!

Who says you can’t win big in 2020?

2020 may be on hiatus, but that doesn’t mean we can’t shine a spotlight on the achievements of businesses who dedicate their time and energy to make Hong Kong a world-class city.

BEST GYM AND STUDIO

THE PURE GROUP

The Pure Group is the leading lifestyle brand in Asia comprising of five core businesses: Pure Yoga, Pure Fitness, Pure Apparel and nood food. Based in Hong Kong, the group has gone from a single yoga studio with just two teachers in 2002 to over 20 distinctive facilities in prime locations across Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei and New York. pure-fitness.com /

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Our core value is to help people lead healthier, happier lives, what an honour to be recognised by the readers!

Gary Wise, Regional Marketing Director, the Pure Group

BEST BOUTIQUE FITNESS STUDIO FLEX STUDIO

Mind and movement lie at the heart of what Flex is about. This premium, boutique fitness studio is recognised as Hong Kong’s home of Classical Pilates. With branches in Southside and Central, Flex caters to the needs of individuals across all fitness levels through a highly flexible and personalised range of small group classes, workshops, retreats, corporate packages and instructor training. flexhk.com

Thank you for this honour – arriving just as we celebrate 15 years of Pilates, Barre and Yoga!

SENSE OF TOUCH

Multi-award winning and leading day spa Sense of Touch takes home our best beauty salon award once again, and it’s no surprise. With premium spa and beauty services across Hong Kong, being pampered couldn’t be any more convenient. Treat yourself to one of their many traditional treatments, or something that will give you long-lasting results. Either way, you will walk away feeling relaxed and spoilt. senseoftouch.com.hk

BEST HAIR SALON

PRIVATE i SALON

Award winning PRIVATE i SALON is the designated premier salon for Hong Kong’s upscale clientele, tourists and celebrities worldwide. When it comes to investing in worthy self-care, our readers selected this stylish salon thanks to locations across Hong Kong offering a wide range of services including hair, make-up, manicure, pedicure, professional hair products, with comfortable VIP rooms and make-up rooms. privateisalon.com

We are thrilled to receive your support for Sense of Touch. Our spas will continue to strive for excellence in pampering and beautifying treatments. Thank you to our clients and loyal followers who have continuously supported our brand since 1996 as we continue to drive beauty and style.

Facemask and Hand Santiser 34%

Tiger King - Joe Exotic 25%

Work From Home 27% Excess Toiler

Paper 11%

Better Air Quality 3%

BEST HOSPITAL

For the second year running, our readers choose Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong located in Wong Chuk Hang on Island South, thanks to their state-of-the-art, multi-specialty private tertiary hospital designed to provide Hongkongers with high quality and accessible healthcare services. Gleneagles also contributes to the training and development of healthcare professionals and advancement of clinical research. gleneagles.hk

GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL HONG KONG

Local heroes shoutout To the healthcare workers fighting coronavirus:

This one goes out to all the brave doctors, nurses and more who are working to fight the Covid-19 pandemic to keep our city safe by saving lives while risking their own.

We truly appreciate the continued support from Hong Kong Living readers for the second consecutive year! This accolade recognises our dedicated effort to achieve excellence.

TIKITIKI BOWLING BAR

With one restaurant, two bars and ten bowling lanes, Tikitiki Bowling Bar is a favourite amongst those living not only in Sai Kung but across Hong Kong. An entertainment venue perfect for a family day out, couples date night or a friendly catch-up, it’s no wonder Tikitiki has been voted a favourite amongst our readers! With a live band on weekends and creative cocktails that will hit your sweet spot, Tikitiki is the ultimate rainy day activity. tikitiki.hk

BEST VET

PETS CENTRAL

We only want the best for our furry friends - they’re family after all! Pets Central is the leading veterinary and animal care hospital in Hong Kong, and a favourite amongst our readers. Two of their hospitals are set to operate on a 24/7 basis, so you have peace of mind that they are there for you, any time of the day. pets

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We are delighted and proud to accept such an accolade from a publication that rates experiences first-hand according to their readers opinions.

Our staff are thrilled to be recognised as the leading veterinary care and animal hospital in Hong Kong!

Peter de Krassel, Chairman, Pets Central

For over 40 years, Woodland Pre-Schools has set the standard in Hong Kong for quality early years education, ensuring the best start and easy transition into primary years. Both parents and children will find that Woodland boasts a wide variety of advantages, ensuring a wonderful, convenient and comprehensive pre-school experience for every family. woodlandschools.com

We are honoured to be recognised once again as the best pre-school in Hong Kong. We look forward to welcoming more children to our Woodland Journey.

Rae Lang, Director of Teaching and Learning

BEST HIKE DRAGON’S BACK

In 2019, the Dragon’s Back Trail was selected by CNN as one of the world’s 23 best trails. Easy to see why! Simple to get to, and a fairly easy hike with scenic views, Dragon’s Back is a hit amongst our readers, locals and out-of-towners.

With a world-class, purpose-built Primary School and Pre-school facility in Tseung Kwan O, Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong was built with an ambitious and singular focus: to provide the very best international primary school education in Hong Kong. The votes reflect their hard work winning “Best Primary School”. shrewsbury.edu.hk

SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HONG KONG

BEST SECONDARY SCHOOL

As one of the leading International Schools in Hong Kong - it comes as no surprise that Nord Anglia have been awarded the ‘Best Secondary School’ trophy. They believe that there is no limit to what their students can achieve and encourage them to be ambitious, whilst offering a supportive and premium education with high-quality learning. nordangliaeducation.com

NORD ANGLIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HONG KONG

As an ambitious community committed to the delivery of the highest possible standards, we feel extremely proud to have been named

Best Primary School by Hong Kong Living! We are sincerely grateful for this nomination and appreciate the support of the readers and parents who acknowledge our efforts to develop a stimulating learning environment.

BEST THROUGH-SCHOOL

WIth an impressive 150-year history, Malvern College Hong Kong seeks to develop forward-thinking, independent individuals who demonstrate strength of character, confidence, responsibility and compassion. Their rich and varied learning environment encourages inquisitive and critical learning, preparing students to face life and the challenges that lie ahead following graduation.

malverncollege.org.hk MALVERN COLLEGE HONG KONG

For the second year in a row, this award bears testament to the passion of all members of the school community - pupils, staff and parents - and their commitment to a genuinely holistic education.

MINISPORT HONG KONG

Minisport Hong Kong proudly teaches a variety of sports to over 400 children per week through school programmes, holiday camps, private classes, events and birthday parties. Their mature and professional team pride themselves on offering a bright and fun environment for kids so that they can benefit physically and mentally and also learn to work solo or as a team.

sportsclassesforkidshk.com

BEST EDUCATION CONSULTANT

THE EDGE

Competition for a seat in Hong Kong’s schools has spiked along with its notoriously difficult school entrance exam systems. Parents are often pressured to find the right tools to give their kids an advantage over others. With too many tutoring centers to count, our readers chose The Edge as their top pick for helping children achieve their very best. theedge.com.hk

We are committed to providing the best educational services to reach your academic goals

General Manager, Henry Wong

BEST HOTEL ROSEWOOD HONG KONG

As the most anticipated building and hotel opening in 2019; it should be no surprise that our readers voted Rosewood as the best hotel in the city with its exceptional world-class hospitality. Soaring over the harbour, the 5-star Hong Kong luxury hotel is often hailed as the crown jewel of the Victoria Dockside arts/ design district. rosewoodhotels.com

HAVEN DESIGN

With more attention turning to high quality tailored dwellings, it is no wonder that our readers chose Haven Design as a favourite interior designer in Hong Kong. Haven Design’s aesthetic style is versatile and flexible, concentrating on providing a personalized solution for its clients.

havendesign.com.hk

Thank you for honoring us with your vote, Haven Design will continue to create amazing interiors!

Mary Wong, Designer and founder, Haven Design

GOODS OF DESIRE (G.O.D)

When it comes to personal or gifts for loved ones, G.O.D is the quintessential Hong Kong lifestyle brand, featuring homeware, fashion and premium gifts with a distinct Hong Kong flair. Its tongue-incheek interpretation of Hong Kong design and culture is a hit for our readers, locals and outof-towners alike! god.com.hk

What an honour! We are so grateful to our customers for more than 20 years of support and will continue to champion Hong Kong culture through homes and overseas. Douglas Young, CEO and Co-founder, G.O.D

BEST LUXURY APARTMENT

QUEENS GARDEN

This prestigious property is located on Old Peak Road in Mid-Levels offering quality living and elegant lifestyle.The panoramic views of Victoria Harbour are undoubtedly some of the best in Hong Kong and the open-air sky garden on the 23rd floor is the perfect place to catch the Chinese New Year fireworks. With health, fitness and wellness facilities and equipment at the gym and spa complex, the living is easy.

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BEST RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX

THE REPULSE BAY

We are delighted to win this award for the seventh year in a row. It is wonderful to be recognised as Hong Kong’s ultimate oceanfront residential complex, offering quality service and professional management.

Labelled the “epitome of gracious and sophisticated living”, it comes as no surprise that The Repulse Bay is this year’s winner. With luxury seaview serviced and unfurnished apartments for short and long term lease connected to its modern shopping arcade, restaurants and a superb clubhouse within walking distance, The Repulse Bay continues to provide an unrivalled relaxing environment like no other in Hong Kong. therepulsebay.com

Offering everything you need to design that dream space with in-house furniture design, styling teams and a dedicated interior design team, it is no surprise that our readers head to Indigo Living when furnishing the most important room of one’s apartment - the bedroom. indigo-living.com/hk

Thank you to everyone for their support over the past 40 years and especially during these trying times - we know you have many choices out there. We are proud to be a HK home-grown company.

John McLennan, Founder and Executive Chairman, Indigo Living

As a boutique sleepshop, we are grateful to win the best mattress in Hong Kong knowing sustainability has found its way into Hong Kong’s homes and bedrooms!

With sustainability being a key trend this 2020; eco-friendly Okooko by European Bedding is the people’s choice when it comes to premium bedding catering to all bed sizes including baby cots and children sizes alongside custom sizing in Hong Kong and Singapore. Organic latex mattresses which are naturally anti-dustmite & hypoallergenic can be complimented with their organic latex pillows, ergonomic wood bed base and bamboo sheets.

europeanbedding.hk OKOOKO BY EUROPEAN BEDDING

SILVER CROSS

If it’s good enough for Kate Middleton to use the Sleepover Elegance stroller for Prince George, it’s good enough for our kids, said Hong Kong Living readers! It’s no wonder that this British brand is the leader of the stroller market having pioneered ultrastyle babycare since 1877.

silvercrossbaby.com

Silver Cross has been loved and trusted by families for over 140 years. This award will be proudly displayed in our flagship store in K11 Musea.

David Abbott, Global Head of Brand, Silver Cross

BEST RELOCATION SERVICES

Relocating is a team effort, and Crown Relocations have been voted the best relocation service due to their outstanding team. With over 50 years experience, you’re guaranteed they will get the job done, hassle-free. crownrelo.com

We are honored and privileged to be recognized from the industry and our customers as the Best Relocation Company.

Hazel Chan, Regional Marketing Manager for Greater China

BEST SERVICED APARTMENT

GATEWAY APARTMENTS

When thinking of an ideal “home away from home” our readers chose Gateway Apartments located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui. Boasting sweeping views of the iconic skyline and Kowloon with prestigious harbourfront lifestyle on Hong Kong’s famous Kowloon Peninsula, Gateway Apartments provide a wide variety of apartment types, ranging from studios to 3-bedroom penthouses. gatewayapartments.com.hk

Gateway Apartments is honored to be awarded as “Best Serviced Apartment”, demonstrating our excellent service and high recognition from the readers.

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY

OKAY.COM

Our readers know they’ll be in great hands with OKAY.com (“Home” in Cantonese) – which is why they were voted as Hong Kong’s best real estate agents. OKAY.com has the most up-to-date listings and responsive property agents to help you find your next home or property investment. With a website complete with insights, analysis and property news, you can be sure you’re getting the right information from agents in-the-know.

OKAY.com

Thank you, HK Living readers! We love what we do and are grateful to have wonderful clients.

CEO Joshua Miller

I LOVE HONG KONG BECAUSE... EFFICIENCY

Besides Bruce Lee, dim sum, daredevil construction with bamboo and a skyline like no other, one precedent which separates Hong Kong from the rest of the metropolitan city pack is its efficiency. Public transport is one example, notorious for being affordable, clean and on time. So convenient that often travelling in other parts of the world can feel slow and outdated.

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MOTHERCARE

As the world’s biggest and most trusted retail specialist in newborn and parenting products, our readers voted Mothercare as their reliable source to find everything needed for mothers, mothers-to-be, babies and young children under one roof.

mothercare.com.hk

BEST RESTAURANT

CAPRICE

Our readers have a taste for the better things in life! This Michelin-starred restaurant needs no introduction to fine diners and wine aficionados. Caprice is the pinnacle of nouvelle cuisine thanks to spacious interiors matched with A-grade exemplary service. With its extensive selection of wines and Chef Guillaume Galliot’s inventive take on a classic French savoir-faire, it is the perfect setting for special occasions, family milestones, and power lunches. fourseasons.com

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is honoured to receive this award. It is a testament to the art and craftsmanship of Guillaume Gaillot and his dedicated team.