Hong Kong police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters, in scenes that have become increasingly regular. Photo: Felix Wong
Mainland Chinese tour groups shun ‘violent’ Hong Kong, survey says
- Tour operators report drastic fall in bookings, with 90 per cent losing more than half their income, although number of mainland visitors rose in June
- Latest sign that city’s tourism sector is being hit by the ongoing unrest
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China Society
Hong Kong police fire tear gas at anti-government protesters, in scenes that have become increasingly regular. Photo: Felix Wong
All departing flights were cancelled at Hong Kong airport from 4pm on Monday afternoon. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong protests take toll on city’s tourism workers as earnings slump 74 per cent on average over past two months
- Number of tours also fell 74 per cent on average, affecting an estimated 99 per cent of workers in the industry, according to survey
- Trade unions say impact is even more severe than deadly 2003 Sars outbreak
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Hong Kong extradition law
All departing flights were cancelled at Hong Kong airport from 4pm on Monday afternoon. Photo: Sam Tsang