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A person enjoys a run in the Kai Tak Sky Garden on March 31. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong can’t just build a monorail in Kai Tak and hope for the best

Readers discuss going beyond infrastructure to ensure Kai Tak thrives, a Cantopop singer’s change of heart, and the Hong Kong dollar peg.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong, East Asia’s thriving art hub – from Art Basel to West Kowloon

Earthquakes

40 Hong Kong tour groups safe after major earthquake strikes Japan

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Golden week

Mainland Chinese to make 980,000 inbound trips to Hong Kong for Labour Day break

Estimate from Immigration Department represents 7 per cent increase from last year’s holiday.

Tourists arrive in Hong Kong via the West Kowloon high-speed rail terminus. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Over 250 rare Han dynasty relics on display in major Hong Kong showcase

Development chief Bernadette Linn calls exhibition a ‘sequel’ to last year’s Tang dynasty showcase, with 95 per cent of relics shown in city for first time.

Tourism

Editorial | Stamp out coercive shopping tours to uphold Hong Kong’s reputation

Low-cost tours have proved difficult to eradicate but measures such as random inspections and harsher penalties could be considered.

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Hong Kong Tourism Board

Tourism Board invited 1,730 influencers with 1.6 billion followers over 2 years

Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau says influencers’ itineraries were tailored to their markets and audiences.

TikTok star Khaby Lame was among those who visited Hong Kong as part of the promotion push. Photo: AP
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong in Sevens heaven as dazzling display marks start of 50th year

Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one.

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific, HK Express passenger counts rise despite impact of Mideast war

Group attributes growth to spate of mega-events in city, such as Art Basel and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show.

Hong Kong

Opinion | With Art March, Hong Kong is firmly on the global cultural map

The city has a chance to evolve from a busy stop on the global circuit into a place where culture is woven into everyday life.

A visitor poses for a photo with Hu Yinping’s Potatoes Grow on Trees at Art Basel at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on March 25. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Bars gearing up for bumper Hong Kong Sevens weekend

Bar operators dismiss concerns that higher airfares because of Middle East war will deter rugby fans from visiting city.

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Pub-goers enjoy a few drinks in Lan Kwai Fong ahead of this weekend’s rugby. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Mega-events drive 14% year-on-year rise in Hong Kong tourist arrivals in March

City welcomed 4.35 million visitors in March, but Tourism Board warns that war in the Middle East could bring volatility to the travel market.

Middle East

Hong Kong Sevens attendance to be unaffected by war in Middle East: organiser

Hong Kong China Rugby executive says flagship sports tournament continues to draw strong international interest.

Tourism

Cheap tours blamed for coerced shopping in Hong Kong: tourism experts

Industry also called on authorities to step up random inspections during coming Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday.

Visitors at the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Licence of Hong Kong travel agency revoked after guide coerced visitors to shop

Star Link Travel failed to rectify problem after four instances of coercive behaviour by tour guide, Travel Industry Authority says.

Tourists outside a jewellery shop in Mong Kok. The investigation found Star Link Travel failed to take “all reasonable steps” to ensure tour group members were not coerced into shopping. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Policy outcomes of Hong Kong’s mega-events can be improved

Readers discuss the impact of the city’s mega-events, the fate of smaller schools, and the need for non-smoking residential buildings.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Site patrols a good start for better protection of Hong Kong’s countryside

Enforcement action at country parks and campsites signals a turning point from the previous approach.

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Hong Kong economy

Easter box office takings twice that of 2025 break despite exodus of Hongkongers

Local cinemas earn HK$25.93 million in first four days of holiday, double the figure year on year from the 2025 Easter break.

A still from Night King, the highest-grossing Hong Kong movie over the Easter holiday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong must diversify and adapt to changing tourism market

Amid shifting cross-border travel and spending patterns, local businesses face challenging times as more residents leave the city during holidays.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s East Dam welcomes 1,400 visitors daily over first 4 days of Easter

Conservation authorities share enforcement action figures, vow to ‘explore long-term management strategies for popular attractions’.

Hong Kong economy

Car record for mega bridge’s Hong Kong crossing as F&B sector feels holiday pain

Number of outgoing residents up 14.3 per cent year on year to 2.1 million, but more inbound visitors lead to high hotel occupancy.

The total number of inbound and outbound car trips on the mega bridge hit a record. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong restaurant revenues drop over Easter as departures outnumber arrivals

Estimated 6 to 7 per cent year-on-year dip in catering sector business over long weekend amid exodus of locals, F&B trade representative says.

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A restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui on Easter Sunday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tourists choose safety, affordability with trips to mainland China

Travel industry leader says rise in airlines’ fuel surcharges and Mideast conflict have dampened Hongkongers’ desire to travel long distances.

Hong Kong Tourism Board

Editorial | Hong Kong’s high-value tourism pivot makes sense for the city

If Hong Kong is to strengthen its credentials as an international city, it must appeal to visitors from different countries and cultures.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong IP festival Con-Con draws crowds on opening day

Visitors to two-day Con-Con Hong Kong 2026 stock up on exclusive merchandise at booths and take pictures of the latest figurines.

Crowds pack the IP extravaganza at AsiaWorld-Expo on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Easter

Hongkongers crossing border for Easter break wowed by new Shenzhen tech museum

Immigration statistics show 532,023 residents departed Hong Kong as of 9pm.

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The Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

685,000 Hongkongers head out of city at start of Easter holiday

More residents are travelling to mainland China for the break because of the Middle East war, Tourism Association head says.

Hong Kong economy

More Hongkongers to travel over long Easter break despite higher costs

60 per cent of outbound travellers expected to head to mainland cities, with high-speed rail continuing to gain popularity as the preferred mode of transport.

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