Hong Kong uses soft power to lure international travellers back


By LEESAN
The century-old ferry is one of the city’s oldest modes of transport. — Photos: LEESAN

The Cathay Pacific iron bird is spreading its wings high in the sky again. Inside the cabin, the distinct and crisp voice is heard over the intercom: “Hello, everyone. Welcome on board your flight CX ... bound for Hong Kong.”

What a nice “hello, everyone”. It made passengers feel so welcome and cosy, and closer to the flight attendants.

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