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A long-time expatriate reader says visitors he met recently have all been pleasantly surprised by the city, despite the bleak picture painted by foreign media.
- China’s restoration of global connections also hampered by inability to regain outbound slots at foreign airports, says International Air Transport Association member
- While demand for more flights exists, ‘difficulties’ in bilateral talks making it hard to increase number, says North Asia vice-president Xie Xingquan
Tourist numbers return to 40 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, with increase led by mainland Chinese and Southeast Asian visitors.
Life insurance sales to mainland Chinese visitors rose by 28 times in the first quarter, as the reopening of the border unleashed a wave of pent-up demand, data from the Insurance Authority showed.
Newly crowned ‘Bun King’ Chung Yuk-chuen, a runner-up in 2014 and 2018, puts his victory down to luck and experience.
Free airline tickets from United States and Canada to Hong Kong up for grabs among registered Cathay members over 18 years old.
Coach loads of visitors arrive one after another at jewellery shop in Hung Hom after breakfast at To Kwa Wan restaurant.
Tour group from mainland e-commerce company Yobesta say they plan to hit high-end stores for luxury items.
In this edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we take the temperature of the Asian travel sector as it continues to open up after years of closed borders and quarantine.
Continued improvement in tourism and local spending will drive gross domestic product to upper range of forecast, government economist Adolph Leung says.
Post looks at what’s on offer from budget mainland tours to city, finds one-day, whistle-stop visits with jam-packed itineraries.
Tourism figures from February to this month show 86 per cent of tour trips from mainland China lasted one to two days and 54 per cent cost less than 500 yuan.
Ronald Lam tells shareholders ‘aggressive’ target of 70 per cent pre-pandemic passenger capacity by year-end unlikely to increase.
‘Strong fiscal policy support has helped economy navigate through multiple shocks over last few years’, international body says.
Economists say recovery should continue to gain traction in months ahead, given stronger than expected number of mainland Chinese tourists visiting city.
Tourists head to Tsim Sha Tsui to recreate picture of tycoon Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong’s richest man.
Operators enjoy stronger-than-expected figures compared with same period last month as mainland Chinese tourists flock to city during holiday.
Tourists from across border who eschew crowded streets and shopping take to scenic island for signature snacks.
Hotel room rates in Hong Kong surged ahead of the long holiday.
Lo Wu crossing is most popular entry point, recording 58,251 arrivals, followed by 55,055 at Lok Ma Chau spur line.
Industry figures predict a 20 per cent increase for holiday period, but warn staff shortages still headache.
First Greater Bay Airlines flight to Osaka from Hong Kong took off on Friday morning, with return leg set for 6pm.
Travel Industry Council estimates 600,000 mainlanders will visit city over seven days to May 5.
Police insider says high-profile policing ‘deterrent’ to thieves and that undercover officers will also patrol crime hotspots.
New round-trip flight, operated by Urumqi Air, will run once every Wednesday from May 3, shortly after Labour Day break.
