FOODIE
'딤섬'이라는 말이 사실 '마음을 만지다'라는 뜻이라는 사실을 알고 계셨나요? 호텔 아이콘의 하워드 리 부총지배인이 그의 팀과 함께 딤섬 레스토랑에서 주문해야 할 달콤하고 풍미 가득한 몇 가지 요리를 소개합니다.
OTHERS
리차드 해터는 전염병 속에서 안전의 중요성과 청결함이 어떻게 마케팅 우선순위가 되었는지에 대한 그의 생각과 통찰력을 공유합니다.
FOODIE
여러분이 놓칠 수 없는 상징적인 지역 특산물, 홍콩 에그타르트. 홍콩 최고의 에그타르트를 맛보고 싶으시다면 호텔 아이콘에 가입해 보세요.
ART & CULTURE
홍콩에서 현대 미술관을 찾고 계신가요? 홍콩의 전시회를 관람하고 왜 이 도시가 국제 문화 강국으로 손뽑히는지 지금 알아보세요.
OTHERS
호텔 아이콘은 각 객실에 플라스틱 물병 대신 울트라 여과 및 정수 식수 시스템을 설치하여 사회적 책임을 다하는 호스피탈리티의 기준을 높였습니다.
ART & CULTURE
홍콩의 중심부에 자리 잡은 달걀 모양의 상징적인 홍콩 우주 박물관은 과학 탐험과 교육의 증거입니다. 홍콩에서 가장 유명한 랜드마크 중 하나로 유명한 이 박물관은 다음과 같은 사람들에게 독특하고 몰입감 넘치는 경험을 선사합니다.
FOODIE
홍콩 현지인들이 사랑하는 겨울 음식으로 이번 시즌을 따뜻하게 보내고, 호텔 아이콘에서 사랑하는 사람들과 함께 만족스러운 겨울 식도락 여행을 즐겨보세요.
FOODIE
홍콩식 밀크티를 먹어보지 않았다면 홍콩 버킷 리스트에서 빼놓을 수 없습니다. 2017년 홍콩 무형문화유산에 등재된 이 정통 밀크티 한 잔은 놓칠 수 없는 즐거움입니다!
INNOVATIONS
호텔 아이콘은 현지 스타트업 기업 블루핀과 협업해 투숙객에게 원활한 체크인과 체크아웃 서비스를 제공하는 최첨단 로봇을 도입한다고 발표했습니다.
OTHERS
We are pleased to announce with the latest precautionary measures that apply to the hotel - airDefender™ antiviral coating works performed on the premises, utilising technology that inhibits bacteria and virus growth.
OTHERS
We’re pleased to announce that Hotel ICON is a proud recipient of the TripAdvisor’s Travelers' Choice Awards 2020!
OTHERS
Whether you enjoy classical music melodies or dancing to the beat of Top 40 hits, you can feel the magnificent sound of music at Hotel ICON with KEF’s superior high-resolution sound quality speakers that satisfy everyone’s audio needs.
OTHERS
Richard Hatter shares his insights on incremental investment on hygiene, health care technology and hotel ICON’s health care innovation progression.
OTHERS
Earning the distinctive accolade for six years in a row,
Hotel ICON is named one of the top 16 luxury hotels and
one of the eight four-star properties in Hong Kong
ART & CULTURE
Looking for the best time to visit Hong Kong? Here is all you need to know about the Hong Kong climate so you can find the perfect Hong Kong season to plan your holiday!
ICON GUIDE
Want to bargain like a pro? Read more for some handy negotiation tips for when you go to the ladies market in Hong Kong.
OTHERS
The traditional education model in Hong Kong saw a one-size-fits-all approach where students were required to listen and not question. As times have changed, so too has the way we educate.
OTHERS
Having led an expat life since he was two years old, Hotel ICON's General Manager Richard Hatter learned the value and distinct skills of being a “Third Culture Kid” in the hospitality industry.
FOODIE
If you’re unsure what to get at a bar, you should consider consulting this list. With research done by our curious Communications team coupled with recommendations from our expert bartender, we are going to dissect your emotions to its core and prescribe
ART & CULTURE
A compilation of important things to keep in mind when dining at a local restaurant for a quintessential, authentic dining experience!
ART & CULTURE
Why baby’s 100 days celebration? How is it practised traditionally in Asian countries such as China, Japan and Korea? How are the millennials driving the evolution of this special day? We are about to find out in this article.
FOODIE
The city which never sleeps also happen to be one that never stops eating! In this article, Executive Chef, Philip Leung presents 8 of his favourite street snacks that are quintessentially Hong Kong.
OTHERS
The general manager sheds light on his determination and passion in driving and sharing knowledge in sustainability in the hospitality industry
ICON GUIDE
For a place so renowned for its urban density, Hong Kong has surprisingly a lot to offer for getting back into nature. Read on and explore Hong Kong's hidden gems and captivating landscapes.
ICON GUIDE
Oceans are acidifying, temperatures are rising and climate change is unequivocal.
It's time to change it.
ART & CULTURE
A vertical garden brings nature into a building, and the feature is a definite design trend. In this article, SCMP talks to Blanc, who has spent the past 40 years evolving his skills about his magical creations.
OTHERS
In Honeycomber's June issue, Joanna Lam gives readers five reasons why Hotel Icon – a serene haven in Tsim Sha Tsui that doesn’t break the bank and features sleek interiors and scrumptious dining venues – can be one of your best options.
FOODIE
Three is the magic number! In May, The Market was awarded Tripadvisor’s Hall of Fame, Openrice’s Best Buffet Award and Best Restaurant in Tsim Tsa Tsui awards. Congratulations, team. We raise our glasses to you
FOODIE
The biggest challenge for hoteliers has been recruiting and retaining the best and the brightest talent. What makes the process even more challenging are the changing needs and attitudes of next-generation leaders. Hotelsmag recent article, 20 under 40, e
OTHERS
IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of revenue management software and advisory services, announced their reformed relationship as the revenue management technology provider of choice for Hong Kong’s upscale and award-winning Hotel ICON.
FOODIE
Innovative hospitality thought leader Hotel ICON partners the Impossible Foods as the first hotel outside its home market of U.S. to launch the Impossible Burger.
OTHERS
Named after the famous P.G. Wodehouse character, Hotel ICON's own robot butler Jeeves is used to enhance productivity in many areas of the hotel. Read on for highlights of Asian Hotels & Catering Times' article.
OTHERS
You may know Hotel ICON for its convenient positioning on the harbourfront, cutting-edge design or great restaurants within, but you may not know about the sustainable hospitality solutions this clever and forward-thinking hotel is also pioneering.
ICON GUIDE
Hong Kong’s vibrant metropolis is buzzing with dynamic dining, shopping and cultural activities. To help you maximise every minute of your visit, we’ve put together some tips and tricks that will have you zipping around town like a local in no time!
FOODIE
Hotel ICON’s acclaimed Pastry Chef Danny Ho is well loved among Hong Kong locals, but his popularity is now crossing international borders with a large and rapidly increasing fan base in China.
ICON GUIDE
Explore historic Sham Shui Po to witness the dramatic transformations that have characterised the history of Kowloon, plus, discover some fantastic local food spots and the most beautiful beads, fabrics and ribbons in town.
ICON GUIDE
Everything imaginable is sold in this high-energy shopping area, from the hottest new electronics to handmade jewellery and kitschy souvenirs.
ICON GUIDE
Skip the tourist traps and uncover the serene side of bright and bustling Tsim Sha Tsui.
ICON GUIDE
Hop on over to this history-filled ‘hood for a classic cinema, a traditional temple, and authentic local restaurants where you will discover the true flavours of Hong Kong.
INNOVATIONS
On 20 March, Hotel ICON will play host to the WIT Hospitality 2018 Conference with the theme "Better Hospitality."
OTHERS
To limit the use of straws, and protect the environment, Hotel ICON has become the latest hotel to announce that it has ended the customary serving of plastic straws to guests.
OTHERS
As a research and teaching hotel, which is also a learning facility associated with the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong, Hotel ICON continually embraces the ideas of both the freshest young minds and the most seasoned hoteliers.
OTHERS
Hotel ICON is honoured to be the first Hong Kong hotel to win the prestigious PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association)
Grand Award for Education and Training.
INNOVATIONS
With Hotel ICON at the forefront of the industry’s environmental practices, traveling green has never been easier, more stylish, and more fun!
INNOVATIONS
Innovation thought leader in hospitality management Hotel ICON, supported by UPSELL GURU is inviting ‘book direct’ guests to bid online for room upgrades prior to their arrivals, to enhance the guest’s experience.
INNOVATIONS
A report featuring Hotel ICON and its uniqueness were published on Institute of Hospitality's annual research report 2018 by Richard Hatter, Chair of the Institute of Hospitality Hong Kong Branch, and General Manager of Hotel ICON.
OTHERS
Think today’s top technology execs have seen it all? Think again! Hotel ICON’s creative and thoughtful concierge team managed to surprise a lovely guest from popular social media and marketing platform Hootsuite with a #wowmoment.
OTHERS
Dreaming of an extravagant fairy-tale wedding with avant-garde décor? Or perhaps an intimate ceremony with loved ones? We are very proud of your commitment to love and we think you deserve the wedding of your dreams.
OTHERS
When you walk through the doors of Hotel ICON and are greeted by exuberant and lively personalities bubbling with youthful enthusiasm, you may be encountering one of the few lucky interns in the property’s Elite Management Trainee programme.
OTHERS
With an ethos deeply rooted in Asian hospitality, our team delights and surprises guests every single day through small gestures, thoughtful intuition, and genuine passion for what we do.
INNOVATIONS
A trendsetter in the travel industry with a strong dedication to environmental practices, Hotel ICON will be the first in Asia to implement ORCA (Organic Refuse Conversion Alternative) technology that turns food waste into water.
INNOVATIONS
Friendly robot, Jeeves, is the newest member of our impeccable team and is already delighting guests with his speedy service and witty banter.
INNOVATIONS
Sparking positive change this winter, Formula E will launch an exhilarating weekend of racecar driving through the streets of the Hong Kong, solely using electric cars.
INNOVATIONS
Right now, revenue strategy is one of the areas where Hotel ICON is experimenting, having implemented the Duetto Revenue Management System to work with the hotel’s own booking engine to offer personalized pricing.
INNOVATIONS
On 12 December 2017, Hotel ICON will be organising the first-ever Diversity and Inclusion conference for the hospitality industry in Hong Kong.
ART & CULTURE
You’ve painstakingly researched your honeymoon holiday, booking only the highest rated hotels, restaurants and excursions, planned every detail of your wedding day to legendary perfection.
OTHERS
The rise of TripAdvisor and social media platforms generally has seen changes in the way consumers and clients interact with one another and with us as individual brands and hotels.
OTHERS
Asian culture is deeply rooted in the family, and so the service imbued in Asian hotels reflects that family orientated approach. Guests should feel at home and be at all time, served with ‘kindness and giving’.
FOODIE
Durian, almost certainly the winner of the “World’s Smelliest Fruit Award” is a pungent, custardy fruit and Hong Kong is mad for it!
OTHERS
Hotels have long been falling at the feet of millennials - that tech-savvy, experience-driven, pleasure-seeking demographic - creating new brands and installing modern amenities entirely for a younger set of travelers.
ART & CULTURE
With the children in mind this summer, The International Arts Carnival (IAC) will present a variety of events especially for families, and here at Hotel ICON we will be offering a special family package too.
ART & CULTURE
If opera is your thing then you are in for a treat with the Chinese Opera Festival which runs until August.
ART & CULTURE
Tuen Ng or the Dragon Boat Festival, is a glorious time, always around the summer solstice, when the waterways around Hong Kong come to life with dragon boats competing against each other alongside a myriad of decorated junks and other watercraft.
ICON GUIDE
The cultural and historical richness of Hong Kong is highlighted in a series of traditional festivals staged in the city and on many of its 230 outlying islands.
ART & CULTURE
Cable car rides, beach outings and Mickey Mouse – the city and its islands have lots more for families than just shopping!
ICON GUIDE
A New York minute is a Hong Kong second is a saying you’ll hear from expats who live in this thrilling, idiosyncratic city and it’s not hard to see why. Hong Kong teems with energy from the moment you arrive, and it never lets up.
ICON GUIDE
Hong Kong is undoubtedly one of the world's most romantic cities. While it may lack the history or architecture of Paris or Florence, there are still a million ways to woo and wow the one you love.
ART & CULTURE
Chinese New Year is the brightest, biggest and most important cultural celebration in the Chinese calendar, celebrated by an astonishing one in five people on the planet.