Hong Kong’s finance chief expects the tourism sector to make a robust recovery this year, citing the 10 and 18 per cent year-on-year growth in the number of mainland Chinese and international visitor arrivals recorded in the first five months. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said he was…
Hong Kong’s finance chief expects the tourism sector to make a robust recovery this year, citing the 10 and 18 per cent year-on-year growth in the number of mainland Chinese and international visitor arrivals recorded in the first five months. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said he was…
Hong Kong is seeking to entice mainland Chinese visitors with concert and hotel packages, the tourism minister has said, amid concerns about tourists not staying longer and overcrowded border facilities. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Saturday that authorities would do more to encourage visitors to stay overnight or for…
Hong Kong has recorded a 2.3 per cent increase against last year in the number of mainland Chinese tourists arriving on the first day of the Tuen Ng Festival holiday, as some opted to avoid crowds across the border and instead experience the city’s festive vibe. Data published by the Immigration Department on Sunday showed…
Hong Kong dragon boat racers are in high spirits for Tuen Ng Festival, despite strong winds, with tourism authorities expecting a 14 per cent increase in mainland Chinese visitors compared with previous weekends. A tourism spot, where the Stanley International Dragon Boat Championship is taking place, was packed with racing teams and residents on Saturday…
Photo credit: GOHK Tourists visiting Hong Kong are shifting their focus from the finer things in life to more cultural, natural, and Instagrammable experiences. In response, Hong Kong authorities are swiftly adapting to this new travel trend. The local government has unveiled nine new Hong Kong tourist hotspots, with developments to slowly roll over in…
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will ramp up efforts to encourage family and business visitors to extend their stay in the city by promoting diverse travel experiences, the body’s new chief has said. Board chairman Peter Lam Kin-ngok said on Friday that Hong Kong could no longer rely on past glories by only promoting itself…
Photo credit: GOHK Tourists visiting Hong Kong are opting for more cultural, natural, and Instagrammable experiences. Hong Kong authorities, too, are swiftly adapting to this new travel trend. The local government has unveiled nine new Hong Kong tourist hotspots, with developments to slowly roll over in the coming year. The locations were picked based on…
Hong Kong Tourism Board Canada Join the 9 Days and Nights of Festivities Against Victoria Harbour’s Iconic Skyline TORONTO, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The boats are fierce, the drums are loud, and the energy is electric – Hong Kong’s Dragon Boat Festival is back in spectacular style! Each year, this high-adrenaline celebration draws…
A Hong Kong delegation making an official visit to Qatar has signed 35 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and agreements to deepen cooperation between the two places, ranging from investment to innovation and technology, with city residents also given 30-day visa-free access to the Gulf nation. Wrapping up his two-day visit to the country in Doha,…