Hong Kong’s best luxury hotel staycation packages amid tourism downturn triggered by pro-democracy protests

Tourist numbers to the city in August were down by 40 per cent compared to the same time last year, following months of unrest

In an effort to boost the tourism industry, hotels are offering Hongkongers enticing staycation packages

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Tourist numbers are down in Hong Kong after months of protests. Photo: Alamy

Published: 12:15pm, 3 Oct 2019Updated: 1:32pm, 6 May 2021

Hong Kong’s tourism industry is suffering its worst downturn in more than a decade as anti-government protests, now in their 17th week, continue to rock the city.

Tourist numbers are down – dropping 40 per cent in August from the same time last year, according to Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po.

As a way to boost the sagging industry some hotels are offering staycation packages to city residents.

The Langham

Holders of a Hong Kong Identity Card can take advantage of the Starry Journey staycation package (from HK$1,865) at the Langham in the heart of Kowloon. The package includes breakfast buffet for two and early check-in (10am) and late checkout (3pm). Guests will also get a HK$500 dining credit at three-Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant T’ang Court and complimentary access to Chuan Body + Soul rooftop wellness sanctuary with an outdoor swimming pool and 24-hour fitness centre.