SINGAPORE: More Chinese tourists visited Hong Kong alongside an increase in overseas arrivals for the first five months of the year, drawn in large part by a busy, varied line-up of major events spanning entertainment, sports and culture, the city’s finance chief said on Sunday (Jun 8). Authorities are also hopeful this performance can be…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Hong Kong government is developing popular tourist spots to provide new experiences for travelers shifting to more cultural experiences and to benefit the economy. Deputy Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing said there are many valuable tourist spots in Hong Kong, as quoted from gov.hk.com. In addition to creating new popular tourist spots, tourism…
Expenditures by Chinese consumers failed to pick up during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday even though more people hit the road, reflecting subdued consumer confidence in an economy reeling from US tariffs, despite a trade truce. A total of 119 million trips were made domestically during the three-day holiday, rising 5.7% from a year earlier….
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…
Home » TOURISM NEWS » Hong Kong Boosts Aviation Network Across Mainland China Through HK Express’ Launch Of Direct Tri-Weekly Flights To Yiwu Friday, May 30, 2025 Hong Kong is strategically strengthening its aviation ties with Mainland China by launching new direct tri-weekly flights to Yiwu through its low-cost carrier HK Express. This…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » HK Express Launches Hong Kong’s First Direct Flight to Changzhou, Enhancing Connectivity Between Hong Kong and Jiangsu Province’s Economic and Tourism Hub Tuesday, May 27, 2025 HK Express’ introduction of Hong Kong’s first direct flight to Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, marks a significant development in the travel industry, particularly for both…
Home » CRUISE NEWS » Hong Kong Seeks Innovative Proposals To Enhance Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Thursday, May 22, 2025 Hong Kong invites proposals to revamp the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, aiming to optimize space for diverse commercial and cultural events, boosting tourism and business. Hong Kong authorities are actively working to enhance the utilization…
The proposed 5% visitor levy could generate at least £10m for the region SNP MSP Fergus Ewing has spoken out against the new tourist tax in the Highlands(Image: Getty Images) Proposed plans to introduce a new tourist tax in the Scottish Highlands will be the “death knell” for many businesses, a former minister has warned….
Home » CRUISE NEWS » How Hong Kong is Becoming a New Cruise Hub with StarCruises’ Star Voyager Launch in Summer 2025? Wednesday, May 21, 2025 StarCruises recently announced the extension of its Hong Kong summer sailings aboard the Star Voyager cruise ship, which is now set to run until November 2025. The ship, which…
Hong Kong’s unemployment rate rose to 3.4 per cent and hit its highest point in more than two years, with the construction and financing sectors notably affected, a trend experts expect to persist through to the end of 2025. Preliminary data from the Census and Statistics Department released on Tuesday showed that the unemployment rate…