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Hong Kong Tourism Board associates with MakeMyTrip.com
The package includes airfare, hotel accommodation, a full-day visit to experience the magic at the newly opened Hong Kong Disneyland, a walk along the Avenue of Stars to marvel at “A Symphony of Lights” across the famed Victoria Harbour, which is awarded as the largest permanent light and sound show by Guinness World Records.
Mr. David Leung, Regional Director – South and South East Asia, HKTB said, “Perfectly timed to coincide with the launch of our ‘2006 Discover Hong Kong Year’ campaign, this package from MakeMyTrip creates a great opportunity for Indian families to come and discover a ‘new’ Hong Kong. The new attractions along with Hong Kong’s existing unique products present a range of diverse and multi-dimensional offerings to the Indian visitors.”
Commenting on this co-op promotion with the HKTB, Mr. Deep Kalra, Founder and CEO –MakeMyTrip (India) Pvt. Ltd. said, “We at MakeMyTrip.com are committed to offer new and exciting leisure destinations to Indian travellers. Hong Kong is one of the few international destinations where Indian travellers do not require a visa for visits up to 14-days; this also makes it easier for business visitors to take their families along to experience a lifetime of excitement packed into one visit, all in one place.”
Valid till 30th June 2006, the MMT offer includes return airfare to Hong Kong, hotel accommodation, airport transfers and half-day sight seeing tours besides a full-day tour to Hong Kong Disneyland. One can book this package online at www.makemytrip.com or by calling the Toll Free: 1-600-11 8747 (TRIP).
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
