Nat Geo People Slates New Cooking & Travel Show

MELBOURNE: Lee Chan's World Food Tour, a new cooking/travel series, is set to premiere on FOX International Channels' Nat Geo People in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.

Lee Chan's World Food Tour will follow the titular host as he visits exotic locations around the world, immersing himself in local food and culture. The 13-part program was produced by Australia's WTFN Entertainment and is licensed through the company's distribution division, Fred Media. It will debut on Monday, March 9, at 7:55 p.m.

"This marks the beginning of a long and prosperous partnership between Fred and FOX International Channels in Asia," noted Michael Aldrich, the general manager of Fred Media.

Sun Young Moon, the VP of programming for National Geographic Channels in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, added: "We're always on the lookout for exciting, new food, travel and lifestyle factual programs for our newest NGC brand, Nat Geo People, and Lee Chan's World Food Tour is a great fit. Nat Geo People viewers in this region are discerning, well-traveled and know how to enjoy the best that life has to offer, so we strive to bring to them shows that mirror their own lifestyle and outlook."