Agoda Cheers Hong Kongs WinterFest



is the perfect time of year to experience Hong Kong and get into that festive spirit.

Bangkok, Thailand November 28, 2008 -- Hong Kong holidays are great anytime of the year, but it'ss during 'sWinterFest's that Hong Kong really lights up. Great food, fantastic shopping, amazing sights and sounds, and a moderate climate make this city an ideal destination for travelers. Agoda.com an online hotel booking company, has confirmed that 'sWinterFest's is the perfect time of year to experience Hong Kong and get into that festive spirit.

Hong Kong'ss 'sWinterFest's starts on the 28th of November and runs until January 4th, 2009. A magnificent festival of sights and sounds encapsulates Victoria Harbor in a stunning Christmas light spectacular next to the Avenue of Stars Wishing Parade of Tsim Sha Tsui'ss waterfront promenade. Hong Kong gets into the spirit by decorating the entire city in full Christmas regalia, including an antique Christmas Tram, themed trucks with carol singers, a multimedia Christmas tree display at Ocean Park'ss ice skating extravaganza, and the huge Christmas Tree of Statue Square.

World renowned as a premiere shopping destination, Hong Kong is ideal for shopaholics. 'sWinterFest's promotions in a festive atmosphere create a shopping haven throughout the city. The magnificent malls of Causeway Bay and countless shops of Mongkok'ss Nathan Road light up with decorations and deals galore, helping you to easily fulfill those gift lists in an enjoyable manner.

The festivities stretch throughout Hong Kong and into Lantau where visitors can create Christmas memories with family and friends at Hong Kong Disneyland'ss Sparkling Christmas. Shatin in the New Territories will be hosting the 43rd Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo while Music Sunday'ss at the Peak, Hong Kong'ss famous vantage point is a popular spot to relax and take in the views on the weekend. For nightlife, the famous Christmas Parties of Lan Kwai Fong bring the crowds in droves, all to celebrate the holidays and Hong Kong'ss 'sWinterFest's.

Agoda Vice President of Business Development, Mr. Wilfred Fan remarked, Hong Kong is a great destination throughout the year, but winter is the most tempting for tourists because of its mild climate and the amazing festivities of 'sWinterFest's. Wherever visitors stay, Hong Kong'ss outstanding transportation system allows easy access to all festival venues, so no matter what your budget, seeing all the sights is a breeze. Agoda.com is pleased to help travelers enjoy the winter holidays in Hong Kong by offering unbeatable hotel deals.

Agoda presents special deals at the following hotels:

1. Regal Airport Hotel (http://www.agoda.com/asia/hong_kong/hong_kong/regal_airport_hotel.html) 5-star hotel in Lantau Island. Rates starting at USD $245 (normally USD $606)

2. Regal Hong Kong Hotel (http://www.agoda.com/asia/hong_kong/hong_kong/regal_hong_kong_hotel.html) 5-star hotel in Causeway Bay. Rates starting at USD $186 (normally USD $217)

3. Eaton Hotel (http://www.agoda.com/asia/hong_kong/hong_kong/eaton_hotel.html) 4-star hotel in Kowloon. Rates starting at USD $93 (normally USD $284)

4. City Garden (http://www.agoda.com/asia/hong_kong/hong_kong/city_garden_hotel.html) 4-star hotel in Causeway Bay. Rate starting at USD $92 (normally USD $181)

5. Regal Kowloon Hotel (http://www.agoda.com/asia/hong_kong/hong_kong/regal_kowloon_hotel.html) 4-star hotel in Tsimshatsui. Rates starting at USD $139 (normally USD $464)

6. Regal Riverside Hotel (http://www.agoda.com/asia/hong_kong/hong_kong/regal_riverside_hotel.html) 4-star hotel in Shatin. Rates starting at USD $74 (normally USD $121)

7. Regal Oriental Hotel (http://www.agoda.com/asia/hong_kong/hong_kong/regal_oriental_hotel.html) 4- star hotel in Kowloon. Rates starting at USD $83 (normally USD $162)

Note to Editors:

About Agoda Company:

Agoda (agoda.com (http://www.agoda.com/)) is an online hotel reservations service which specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia. Agoda is part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq:PCLN). Agoda'ss network includes 8,290 hotels in Asia and more than 49,700 worldwide. The staff of approximately 300 professionals, located throughout Asia, provides a first-rate reservation service that uniquely combines local knowledge and local connections to provide the best hotel deals to both business and leisure travelers.

In addition, Agoda customers participate in the Agoda Rewards Program, earning further discounts and free stays. Unlike programs that limit travelers to a single chain, the Agoda Rewards Program allows customers to redeem Rewards Points at thousands of hotels around the globe, at any time. A member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Agoda'ss aim is to promote travel by making it more affordable and more accessible to more people.

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Agoda Cheers Hong Kongs WinterFest