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Hong Kong Tourism Board

Hong Kong Tourism Board
The latest news and top stories on the Hong Kong Tourism Board. A prominent Hong Kong based statutory body, the Hong Kong Tourism Board is dedicated to marketing and promoting Hong Kong as a premier global tourist destination. Its main areas of focus include enhancing visitor experiences, improving facilities and service standards, and organising mega events. Headquartered in Causeway Bay, the Board works to maximise tourism’s social and economic contribution to the city. It is recognised for its role in showcasing Hong Kong’s unique appeal and for strong corporate governance.
Chater Road is all lit up as “Starlight Boulevard” for the Christmas season. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong scraps New Year’s Eve fireworks, moves countdown to Central

Chief Secretary Eric Chan chairs interdepartmental meeting on arrangements for welcoming visitors over New Year break.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong records 17% rise in November visitors as numbers near full-year target

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong businesses prepare for scaled-down Christmas celebrations after fire

Singapore

In race for tourists, Singapore pumps up appeal with push into fitness events

High-octane competitions like Hyrox and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon are helping drive more visitors to the city state.

More than 2,200 international participants took part in the Hyrox race in Singapore on November 30. Photo: Hyrox
Style Edit

Style Edit: Hongkong Land’s Noëlia Christmas village at the Landmark Atrium

Attractions include Baccarat and Christofle installations, a cosy bookshop and cake shop, an interactive wishing lake, and an 8-metre slide.

Malaysia

‘Malaysian promoting Singapore’: viral video sparks debate over talent use

Social media users question why Malaysian tourism authorities have not engaged local talent effectively to promote the country.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong banks on influencer Khaby Lame’s global fame to boost tourist numbers

Tourism Board teams up with hundred of influencers, including world’s most followed content creator on TikTok, in campaign to showcase the city.

Influencer Khaby Lame, also known as “Speechless Brother” by some of his followers, was in the city as part of a tourism campaign. Photo: Rueters
Singapore

Chinese tourists flock to Singapore for ‘da ka’ moments, despite the high prices

For China’s social-media-savvy travellers, Singapore is a dream destination – until they discover the eye-watering cost of living.

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Singapore

Fun or nuisance? Singapore’s pickleball fever leaves neighbours on edge

A shortage of courts has seen players turn to improvised venues in housing estates, prompting a surge in noise complaints.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong travel agencies target National Games windfall amid tourism upsurge

Firms aiming to capitalise by courting mainland Chinese visitors with tours to attend sporting events and other activities in the city.

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Spectators in Hong Kong get an early taste of National Games excitement at last Sunday’s torch relay. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong economy

20-metre Christmas tree and new light show to bring festive cheer to Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s WinterFest returns to Central with a centrepiece tree, festive market and first-ever light show.

The West Kowloon Cultural District had a large Christmas tree during the last festive season. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

John Lee highlights Hong Kong’s global role to Premier Li Qiang as expo opens

Chief Executive John Lee notes that a record number of Hong Kong companies have joined the China International Import Expo this year.

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong business sector in push to get workers to vote in coming Legco poll

Incentives such as a half day of paid leave and transport subsidies will be offered to encourage staff to cast their ballots on December 7.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival 2025 draws over 160,000, daily visits up 30%

Hong Kong Tourism Board also says spending sentiment improved among visitors at this year’s four-day event.

The event recorded a higher footfall than HKTB’s expected 150,000 visitors. Photo: Nora Tam
Law

Legal Tales | K-drama dilemma versus reality of ‘cab rank rule’ for Hong Kong barristers

Referral system ensures no one is denied representation by a barrister, while allowing the latter to render services independently and impartially.

A barrister holds his wig at a senior counsel appointment ceremony, held at the High Court building in Central in May 2024. Photo: Yik Yeung-man.
My Life

His Parsi great-grandfather chose Hong Kong in 1880. 6 generations followed

Jimmy Minoo Master went from importing Indian textiles to running a Swiss asset firm. Now he plays golf and runs a family charity.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s tourism recovery to accelerate as Royal Caribbean increases sailings

Sailings will increase from 12 to 16 next year, while the city will also be the home port for the company’s mega vessel, Spectrum of the Seas.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong welcomes 36 million tourists in first 3 quarters, up 12% year on year

Number of tourists visiting from overseas reached about 8.5 million, with strong growth from Japan, Taiwan and Australia.

The number of tourists visiting from non-mainland China countries reached about 8.5 million in the first three quarters. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong crowds out in force for Mid-Autumn Festival as restaurants get boost

This year’s festival also overlaps with mainland China’s extended National Day ‘golden week’ break, which runs from October 1 to Wednesday.

Hong Kong economy

Has Hong Kong’s retail sector turned the corner after August’s sales surge?

Sales in August rose 3.8 per cent but involution wave from China threatens retailers of popular consumer goods.

Hong Kong economy

5% rise in mainland Chinese visitors to Hong Kong on first day of ‘golden week’

Industry leaders also expect more arrivals on Thursday, as well as higher spending from long-haul travellers.

Tourists and residents flock to a shopping centre in Mong Kok. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong gears up for National Day celebrations as Xi delivers upbeat message

City rolling out a raft of measures and events to celebrate October 1 anniversary, including fireworks display and various offers.

The East Dam of the High Island Reservoir is a popular spot for tourists. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Restaurants eye 20% business bump as National Day celebrations kick off

Celebrations include National Day fireworks, as well as discounts and perks covering public transport, museums, dining and shopping.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong rolls out National Day transport and crowd control measures

Authorities focusing on key locations such as Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge and East Dam in Sai Kung.

Hong Kong economy

Michelin chefs, premium pavilion return to Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival

Opening hours for this year’s event, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, extended to midnight for the first time.

The event will feature 305 booths with products from 31 regions and countries. Photo: Nora Tam
Japan

Japanese flock to Hong Kong as city boosts ‘kawaii’ appeal with pandas, Labubu

The number of Japanese tourists to Hong Kong has jumped more than 32 per cent in the first half of this year compared to 2024.

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A nostalgic old street is part of the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s booth at the Tourism Expo Japan in Nagoya. Photo: Julian Ryall
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong to welcome 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break

Anticipated uptick could see the city once again return to peak levels recorded in 2018, when the tally reached 1.52 million.

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Hong Kong society

Overseas university students to be among 6,000 riders in Hong Kong’s Cyclothon

The event, which returns on November 30, aims to promote fitness, tourism and cultural exchange as well as support local charities.

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