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The sun sets behind Hong Kong’s skyline on November 1. Photo: AFP

Letters | Nothing wrong with asking Hong Kong tycoons to act for greater good

Readers discuss Xia Baolong’s call for business leaders to support the city’s growth, potential new Hong Kong attractions and facing up to depression.

Hong Kong gears up for Christmas, but spenders may not be in holiday spirit

Hong Kong tourism arrivals this year will be ‘marginally’ short of 46 million

Hong Kong downgrades full-year GDP growth forecast to 2.5%

The government’s previous full-year forecast was for growth of between 2.5 per cent and 3.5 per cent.

The economy grew 3.3 per cent in 2023, after a contraction of 3.7 per cent in 2022. Photo: Dickson Lee

Free walking tours in Hong Kong’s Central district mix old with new

Urban Renewal Authority has launched free tours with retirees offering first-hand stories about Central and Sheung Wan.

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub eyes Middle East ties, annual deficit narrows

Betty Fung, CEO of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, says music centre the next construction priority, if funds available.

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Hong Kong to hold trial matches at 50,000-seat Kai Tak stadium in January

Authorities are holding multiple trial events at smaller facilities across the park in run-up to testing the showpiece stadium.

The Kai Tak Sports Park’s main stadium. Photo: Dickson Lee

HK Express launches HK$2 flights for elderly Hongkongers. Are they the cheapest?

Cathay Pacific Airways’ budget arm reintroduces offer for one-way tickets for 20 destinations amid steep discounts from rivals.

Hong Kong urged to fully exploit potential of islands and coastline for tourism

District councillor and trade union representative suggest easing regulations so industry can provide better accommodation and transport.

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Hong Kong tourism sector eyes ethnic minority recruits to welcome Muslim visitors

China Travel Service among organisations looking for recruits at job fair organised for members of city’s ethnic minority communities.

The job fair is being held at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok and will run for two days. Photo: Sam Tsang

Can Muslim visitors boost tourism in Hong Kong?

Halal-certified food is not easy to find in the city, unfortunately – and language barriers are another challenge.

A Muslim tourist at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront – Hong Kong wants to encourage more Muslim visitors to come to the city. Photo: Jelly Tse

How Hong Kong’s Repulse Bay Hotel became a haven for the famous

Once the pinnacle of opulence and grandeur, the Repulse Bay Hotel hosted guests like Ernest Hemingway, George Bernard Shaw and Wallis Simpson.

Will adding KPI target to tourism projects ensure Hong Kong doesn’t waste dollars?

Call comes after senior Beijing official Xia Baolong once again underscores need for government to improve offerings.

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‘Study in Hong Kong’ campaign well-timed but more needed, ranking firm says

Quacquarelli Symonds tells Post city has advantages over many Western education destinations but universities still falling short in areas.

Polytechnic University in Hung Hom. Chief Executive John Lee said last month the government would establish the “Study in Hong Kong” brand to help turn the city into an international tertiary education hub. Photo: May Tse

Hypefest draws crowds and vendors in Hong Kong debut despite typhoon threat

Organisers are expecting 30,000 attendees for the two-day music festival along Central Harbourfront.

The two-day festival on Saturday and Sunday made its Hong Kong debut along Central Harbourfront. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong to deploy tens of thousands to test crowd control at Kai Tak stadium

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says civil servants will disperse from stadium and walk to nearby MTR stations to check how crowds flow out of venue.

Letters | Nuclear deterrence is mute on how to resolve root of conflict

Readers discuss Russia’s threat of nuclear strikes and North Korea’s role in the Ukraine war, Cheung Chau’s fading charms, and Hong Kong’s outstanding healthcare service.

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Walk in the park? Why it takes 1 hour to get from Hong Kong’s new stadium to TST

Post reporters test out public transport options at Kai Tak Sports Park and find construction sites throw up their share of hurdles.

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The 50,000-seat main stadium is set to open in the first quarter of next year. Photo: Dickson Lee

Panda Watch: Hong Kong cubs near 3-month mark, more playful antics ahead

Ocean Park says pandas entering crucial stage of development in which they will become more active and explore their surroundings.

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to mark panda cubs’ 100th day with local delicacy giveaway

Festivities to be held on November 23 and 24, coinciding with reopening of some giant panda attractions.

Letters | How Hong Kong can become Asia’s world city for students

Readers discuss how to bolster the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand, Leung Chun-ying’s warning of housing oversupply, and a potential iconic tourist draw for Hong Kong.

The University of Hong Kong campus. The government must prioritise prospective students’ overall well-being for its “Study in Hong Kong” campaign to be successful. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong’s newest border checkpoint can handle big crowds, security chief says

Security chief Chris Tang tells lawmakers that Heung Yuen Wai crossing handles an average of 70,000 passenger trips per day.

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The Heung Yuen Wai border crossing opened for passengers last year. Photo: Elson Li

Opinion | For Kai Tak Sports Park, is the missing piece a football home team?

Rather than worry about how to get people home after an event, Hong Kong must figure out how to attract loyal crowds to the new stadium.

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Flying over Hong Kong in passenger drones? Firm says just waiting on approval

Subsidiary of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings seeking first-mover advantage with fleet of 30 uncrewed drones undergoing test flights over border.

How Hong Kong’s tailoring industry has evolved through the ages

Whether British, Shanghainese or Indian, Hong Kong’s legions of tailors have been a world-famous source of affordable, high-quality bespoke attire for generations.

Shanghainese tailor George Kay at his shop, Baron Kay’s Tailor, in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, in 1987. Photo: SCMP Archives

Opinion | Why Hong Kong should roll out the red carpet for international filmmakers

With political unrest and Covid-19 behind us, Hong Kong must focus on the economic and soft power opportunities in a global film industry in flux.

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People admire the sunset skyline from the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade as Severe Tropical Storm Trami approaches the city under the No 1 typhoon signal on October 25. Photo: Nora Tam

Editorial | Hong Kong’s luxury yacht tourism needs wind in its sails

Hong Kong should build more berths and develop services to attract the vessels and their well-heeled and high-spending passengers.

How a former bellhop went on to run the renowned Upper House hotel in Hong Kong

Fourth-generation Hong Kong native Kristina Snaith-Lense talks about her career journey, striking a work-life balance, and embracing her multicultural upbringing.

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Hong Kong tourism
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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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