Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong Climbs to Third Spot in Global Muslim Travel Index, Recognized as the Most Promising Muslim-Friendly Destination of the Year Saturday, June 14, 2025 Hong Kong’s rise to third place in the Mastercard-CrescentRating 2025 Global Muslim Travel Index signals a major milestone in its ongoing efforts to become…
Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong Rises as Global Muslim Travel Powerhouse with Rapid Growth in Halal Tourism and Hospitality Excellence Friday, June 13, 2025 Hong Kong is rapidly emerging as a world-class destination for Muslim travelers, driven by its swift transformation in halal hospitality, expanded certification programs, and growing awareness of Muslim…
The Hong Kong SAR is gaining traction as a warmly welcoming, affordable, and safe destination for Muslim travellers from Southeast Asia and beyond. The Chinese special autonomous region was recently ranked third among halal destinations outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in CrescentRating and Mastercard’s 2025 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2025. This is…
Hong Kong has been named the third most Muslim-friendly travel destination globally among non-Islamic economies, although some industry insiders have said the city still has room for improvement in attracting more visitors. The Hong Kong Tourism Board said on Friday that the city had moved up one place to third in the Mastercard-CrescentRating’s 2025 Global…
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) brought the buzz of Hong Kong to Sydney, hosting an exclusive industry event at Cruise Bar, Circular Quay, last night. The event welcomed travel, trade and media partners for an evening of celebration and thanks for their unwavering support. HKTB had much to celebrate on the night, with Hong Kong…
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…