The Trump administration continues to take a harder stance on foreign visitors with a “visa integrity fee” to be implemented on Oct. 1. The fee would charge non-immigrant travelers visiting the US $250 due at the time visas are issued and was enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Countries such as Mexico,…
Leveraging the synergy of sports, culture and tourism has proved to be an effective strategy as Hong Kong seeks to rebuild itself amid economic restructuring. It has enhanced our appeal as a metropolis offering unique experiences, as evidenced by our post-Covid record high number of visitors in August. The rebound would not have been possible…
The Hong Kong Tourism Board recently wrapped up its annual Travel Mission to India, an event spanning five cities and notably engaging 750 Indian travel agents. This mission highlighted Hong Kong’s evolving travel offerings to cater to leisure, business, and family travelers. From August 18th to 26th, tourism industry partners showcased a wide range…
Is the glass half-full or half-empty for travel and tourism this year? International travel to the U.S. faces some “sentimental headwinds” with Canadians, Europeans and other travelers having negative views of President Donald Trump and his “America First” rhetoric and agenda. The World Travel & Tourism Council said in May the U.S. could lose as…
Japan Data Travel Economy Aug 27, 2025 Rumors that a major earthquake would take place in Japan in July led to a drop in visitors from Hong Kong and South Korea, where the false claim was particularly widespread. Reduction in Flights The shopping support app Payke, which targets foreign visitors to Japan, conducted a survey…
Hongkongers’ enthusiasm for travelling to Japan is expected to remain robust even as more municipalities in the country plan to impose lodging taxes to ease overtourism, according to industry leaders. Steve Huen Kwok-chuen, executive director of EGL Tours, which specialises in package tours to Japan, also said on Sunday that the additional tax was unlikely…
Hong Kong – Klook and the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) have launched their first multi-market partnership aimed at enhancing Hong Kong’s appeal as a Muslim-friendly destination. The initiative, called ‘Jelajah Hong Kong,’ is HKTB’s first campaign focused on Muslim travelers. It is designed to address faith-based needs such as access to halal food, prayer…
Partnership aims to strengthen Hong Kong’s positioning as a welcoming destination for Muslim travelers. SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Muslim leisure travelers have the same motivations as others: explore new cultures, discover local experiences, and create meaningful memories. Jelajah Hong Kong, powered by Klook and Hong Kong Tourism Board. Get the latest news delivered…
Hong Kong undergraduates entering the workforce this year may see their pay stay flat or drop by as much as 5 per cent in the worst case against last year’s cohort, observers have said, pointing to factors such as a weak economy and a civil service salary freeze. Experts suggested that youngsters could upskill themselves,…
The United States has issued a travel warning for Americans traveling to five countries. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an update to its global travel alert that polio is circulating in Finland, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Kenya. The CDC added those countries to a list that includes more…