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last updated:
9 September, 2024
Visitors at the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Mainland Chinese will remain bulk of tourists to Hong Kong for 5 years: minister

But Rosanna Law confident that number of foreign travellers will continue to rise, citing 30 per cent year-on-year increase over Christmas.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong TV drama sets, Star Ferry wheelhouses ‘unique venues’ for tourists

Hong Kong economy

New contract for Hong Kong cruise terminal ‘could include docking days KPI’

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retailers, hoteliers gloomy over Lunar New Year business prospects

Retail group expresses business concerns ‘as people have been cautious about their spending’, but hopeful regarding mainland tourists.

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Tourists shop on Christmas Day. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can boost tourism by repositioning itself as gateway to Asia

The government should focus less on mega-events and more on working with other Asian cities to offer exotic holiday bundles to Western tourists.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong visitor tally over festive period up 7.5%, but offset by departures

Businesses grapple with lacklustre sales as number of outbound trips by residents increases by 10.1 per cent.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s air passenger traffic soars to pre-pandemic levels over Christmas

Secretary for Transport Mable Chan says the number of flight movements on a single day peaked at about 1,150 during Christmas period.

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The city’s transport minister has pledged to increase flight frequency. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Explainer | Why is Hong Kong charging everyone more for hotel stays and air travel?

Authorities have introduced new hotel accommodation tax and increased airport security fee to help boost public coffers.

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Hong Kong society

‘Hong Kong will embrace change,’ John Lee says as city welcomes 2025

Chief executive says city will have to ‘acclimatise and be proactive to take on changes brought by internal and external challenges’.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong must wake up to the beauty and potential of its waters

Well planned development of marine recreation can improve residents’ quality of life, promote sustainability and boost tourism.

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Kayakers explore basalt island in Hong Kong Geopark in 2016. Photo: Cameron Dueck
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong welcomes 2025 as hundreds of thousands gather for harbour fireworks

Themed ‘The Symphony of Happiness’, New Year countdown celebration began at 11pm with four sets of fireworks and star-studded musical and dance performance.

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Hong Kong’s countdown celebration had the theme of “The Symphony of Happiness”. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong logs more than 24,000 arrivals on New Year’s Eve

But several mainland visitors tell the Post they will return home after the countdown due to pricey hotels, extended border opening hours.

Hong Kong

Kai Tak terminal tender gives new operator time to prepare: Hong Kong minister

Tourism secretary Rosanna Law says opening tenders in 2027 will be too late for a contract that expires in 2028.

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Hong Kong economy

Is building new attractions the way forward for Hong Kong’s tourism sector?

Industry leaders welcome government’s latest tourism development blueprint, but call for creation of more infrastructure to host events.

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Industry leaders have encouraged the government to build more infrastructure, going beyond just the Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Explainer | Counting down to 2025: how to celebrate Hong Kong’s biggest New Year’s Eve event

The Post shares where to catch the fireworks, who is performing and what to expect on the weather front.

The fireworks display last New Year’s Eve. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong launches tourism blueprint set to boost economy by HK$120 billion

Blueprint will set the scene for the industry’s development for the next five years, government minister says.

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Hong Kong

Hongkongers take 1 million more trips over Christmas holiday than in 2018

But mainland Chinese arrivals dropped by nearly 100,000, from 756,000 in 2018 to 657,000 this year.

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A year of giant pandas, mega-events and new minister for Hong Kong tourism

City pushes hard in 2024 to revitalise its travel sector, with billion-dollar package, expanded visa schemes and giant pandas galore.

Around 1,500 drones light up the skies over Victoria Harbour. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong must lay out the red carpet to boost tourism sector

Resumption of multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents is a start, but much more can be done to attract visitors from mainland China and overseas.

Hong Kong society

1.1km boardwalk set to open in Hong Kong’s North Point by Lunar New Year

Project built beneath Island Eastern Corridor is part of a HK$6.5 billion harbourfront enhancement programme.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong gears up for expected influx of arrivals ahead of new year

City records 520,000 arrivals at 13 checkpoints ahead of expected rush on New Year’s Eve.

Among the busiest entry points into Hong Kong on Sunday was the West Kowloon high-speed rail station. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s premium taxi fleets could be in line for quality service logo

Chief of Quality Tourism Services Association says another aim for 2025 is to promote ‘Halal-friendly’ accreditation among local restaurants.

Hong Kong’s taxi trade has a bad reputation, with new premium fleet licences launched with the aim of improving standards. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Number of Hongkongers leaving city over Christmas holiday rose by 50%

Immigration data shows 905,035 local residents left Hong Kong on Christmas Day and Boxing Day of this year, compared with 599,083 last year.

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Hong Kong transport

Hongkongers can now book self-service kiosks for international driving permits

Two kiosks, which have a daily quota of 32 people each, will serve public from January 13 onwards as part of a pilot operation.

Hong Kong economy

From Taylor Swift to Messi: looking back at Hong Kong’s 2024 mega-event flops

City held more than 110 mega-events in first half of 2024 as part of efforts to bolster the local economy, but some attracted controversy.

Hong Kong authorities were grilled by lawmakers this year over their failure to secure popular acts such as Taylor Swift. Photo: Getty Images
China's economic recovery

Letters | Why China should give young people cash to spend

Readers discuss what is holding back China’s economic recovery, private school finances, and what makes Hong Kong a more attractive destination than Seoul or Tokyo.

People pack out a job fair in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on October 22. Youth unemployment remains high in China. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong braces for 380,000 revellers at New Year’s Eve fireworks

Shenzhen Bay checkpoint to operate around the clock amid celebrations on New Year’s Eve, with Lo Wu crossing to remain open until 2am next day.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong records net outflow of 592,740 trips over 6-day Christmas period

But catering sector reports an 8 per cent boost in business on Christmas Day compared with last year.

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