https://www.scmp.com/rss/523319/feed The latest news and top stories on Perry Yiu Pak-leung, the Chairman of China Travel Service (Hong Kong) Limited, with positions on the Tourism Strategy Committee and Airport Authority Board. He champions "Five-Colour Tourism" and advocates for integrated development of culture, sports, and tourism, including initiatives like warship visit packages. Previously, he was a Kwun Tong District Councillor. An alumnus of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Chinese University of Hong Kong, he... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Wynna Wong Wynna Wong Attendance numbers at Hong Kong Sevens are expected to be resilient despite travel concerns over conflict in the Middle East, the event’s organiser has said, even though some operators have warned of potential pressure from rising costs and flight disruptions. The flagship rugby tournament, which runs from Friday to Sunday this week, traditionally draws tens of thousands of overseas visitors each year. But this year’s event is taking place more than a month after the United States and Israel... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350121/could-middle-east-conflict-dent-turnout-hong-kong-rugby-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350121/could-middle-east-conflict-dent-turnout-hong-kong-rugby-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:08 +0000 Jess Ma Jess Ma Hong Kong lawmakers have expressed concern over the lack of a car park at the upgraded Huanggang border crossing, saying that providing a shuttle bus service for tour groups or motorists to reach the checkpoint building will not be convenient. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Friday that the revamped building – which is on the mainland Chinese side of the border in Shenzhen – would not have a public car park or bays for coaches. The Transport and Logistics Bureau would decide... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3348211/lawmakers-concerned-over-lack-parking-huanggang-border-checkpoint?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3348211/lawmakers-concerned-over-lack-parking-huanggang-border-checkpoint?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:04:56 +0000 Lam Ka-sing,Harvey Kong Lam Ka-sing,Harvey Kong Hong Kong authorities are coordinating with airlines to increase direct flight and transfer capacity, turning the challenges posed by the US-Israel war on Iran into opportunities, the transport minister has said. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also said on Saturday that the ongoing Middle East turmoil had deeply disrupted global trade and aviation networks, underscoring the need for Hong Kong to reduce its reliance on traditional oil by expanding supply sources. “We can... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3346588/hong-kong-boost-direct-flights-transfer-capacity-amid-middle-east-turmoil?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3346588/hong-kong-boost-direct-flights-transfer-capacity-amid-middle-east-turmoil?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:51:32 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Visitor numbers on New Year’s Eve have shown that Hong Kong remains an attractive destination for countdowns, according to the tourism minister, with sector representatives underscoring the need to direct travellers to different parts of the city. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said on Saturday that close to 200,000 visitors arrived in Hong Kong on December 31 alone, contributing to a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in tourist figures between Christmas and the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3338610/hong-kong-remains-top-countdown-city-200000-visit-new-years-eve-minister?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3338610/hong-kong-remains-top-countdown-city-200000-visit-new-years-eve-minister?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:34:06 +0000 Emily Hung Emily Hung New and younger faces who will fill nearly half of the 90 seats following Hong Kong’s second “patriots-only” Legislative Council election now face the immediate task of tackling the aftermath of the deadly Tai Po inferno, including the policy gaps it exposed and implementing systemic reforms. Sunday’s poll yielded a 31.9 per cent turnout rate that marked an increase from the record low figure of 30.2 per cent in the 2021 election, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu declaring the outcome to... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3335616/new-faces-win-nearly-half-90-legco-seats-hong-kong-turns-post-fire-reforms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3335616/new-faces-win-nearly-half-90-legco-seats-hong-kong-turns-post-fire-reforms?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:50:57 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Hong Kong is gearing up for a Legislative Council election on December 7, as 161 candidates are confirmed to be joining the race after nominations closed last week. With 5 per cent more hopefuls than the previous poll in 2021, this year’s election leaves no seats uncontested. There will also be fiercer competition in the geographical constituencies, as major political parties have fielded more candidates to run for the 20 seats directly elected by residents. Functional constituencies, comprising... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3332398/vivian-kongs-bid-forums-lawmaker-pullout-what-know-about-hong-kong-legco-election?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3332398/vivian-kongs-bid-forums-lawmaker-pullout-what-know-about-hong-kong-legco-election?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:00:17 +0000 Willa Wu Willa Wu Hong Kong’s economic development and its global ties have emerged as the common concerns in the first Legislative Council election forum organised by the biggest local political party. The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) on Monday hosted all 50 candidates running for 40 Legco seats in the Election Committee constituency. They presented their political platforms to the party’s more than 100 committee members ahead of next month’s poll. The forum was held... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3332248/hong-kongs-economy-global-ties-main-issues-partys-legco-election-forum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3332248/hong-kongs-economy-global-ties-main-issues-partys-legco-election-forum?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:30:28 +0000 Edith Lin Edith Lin More than 1.4 million mainland Chinese passenger trips were made to Hong Kong during the National Day “golden week” holiday, official data has shown, but the number still fell short of the city government’s expectations of nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels of 1.52 million. While Hong Kong retailers and caterers reported business growth of up to 20 per cent year on year during the break, a sector representative said on Thursday that tourists’ spending power had remained weak. According to the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3328315/14-million-mainland-passenger-trips-made-hong-kong-over-golden-week-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3328315/14-million-mainland-passenger-trips-made-hong-kong-over-golden-week-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:29:14 +0000 Vivian Au Vivian Au Hong Kong collected HK$189 million (US$24.1 million) from a hotel tax on guests for the first quarter following its reintroduction, with industry leaders raising concerns as to whether a HK$1.1 billion annual income target can be met. Industry veterans also called for more government support, saying the tax figures reflected that hotels were struggling and had been forced to reduce room rates to attract tourists. The 3 per cent hotel accommodation tax, which applies to all patrons, was... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3320527/hong-kong-earns-hk189-million-revived-hotel-tax-first-quarter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3320527/hong-kong-earns-hk189-million-revived-hotel-tax-first-quarter?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Aug 2025 05:00:40 +0000