Some hotels and restaurants are enjoying a business boost of as much as 20 per cent ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament and art mega-events, driving up activity in what is typically a low season for tourism, industry insiders have said.
Jack Cheung Ki-tang, a director of CTS HK Metropark Hotels Management, said on Tuesday that there was a noticeable surge in long-haul tourists during March, correlating with major events such as the Rugby Sevens.
“We’ve seen a clear increase in occupancy rates compared to February,” he said.
“There is significant growth from regions like the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe.”
He said the number of US and Canadian tourists had risen 4 per cent, while there was an uptick of 1 per cent for British visitors and 5 per cent for those from Europe.
He also noted such visitors were more willing to spend and invest in longer stays in premium accommodation.
