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…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Cathay Pacific Airlines: Resumption Of Hong Kong And Brussels Route Promises Growth In Tourism And Trade Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Cathay Pacific has resumed its flights between Hong Kong and Brussels for the first time since 2020. The restart of this important route marks a significant milestone for the airline,…
The NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida has been named the top-rated attraction in the United States, while a snorkeling and sightseeing tour around Oahu in Hawaii claimed the No. 1 spot among the country’s top experiences on TripAdvisor, the travel review platform. The ranking comes from the winners of Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’…
PUBLISHED : 28 Jul 2025 at 12:37 Small Medium Large People gather at Victoria Harbour. Hong Kong has logged a 12% increase in tourist arrivals between January and June this year. (Photo: South China Morning Post) Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has pledged to adopt innovative thinking to make the city…
Earlier this year, Hong Kong launched its first fully electric ferry. In June, jurisdictions within the Greater Bay Area development zone marked a national event for the environment. Against this backdrop, a quiet but important shift is under way. Policymakers in the Greater Bay Area are no longer just thinking about sustainability; they are setting…