First arrivals after pandemic rules changed on Monday make the most of ‘extra days’ to explore city.
Schools eager to resume overseas trips for pupils after three year break forced by Covid restrictions.
City ended mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals on Monday, but popular spots still largely visited by locals
Residents report facing technical glitches on Cathay Pacific’s website after city announced it would end hotel quarantine starting Monday.
Hong Kong Airlines delays predawn flight just to allow passengers to land past 6am when eased measures take effect.
Mainland China is still keeping its borders closed to most travellers and discourages non-essential travel to Hong Kong.
For most mainlanders, travelling to the city remains frustratingly out of reach and ones who do obtain a visa face seven days of quarantine on the journey back.
Industry leaders welcome move revealed on Friday, but some urge authorities to remove all travel restrictions to make the city more attractive to tourists.
International business groups, industry leaders warn new scheme will not be enough to lift economy.
Residents are overjoyed but are concerned city may take a long time to undo the damage caused by quarantine measures.
Long-awaited move signals lifting of one of the world’s toughest anti-pandemic regimes, in force for more than two years.
