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Crowds at West Kowloon station on the first day of the Easter holiday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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

Hong Kong economy

Looking for Easter holiday inspiration? Here’s what’s happening in Hong Kong

Hong Kong economy

6.5 million people to pass through Hong Kong borders during coming holiday

Immigration authorities expect high volume at Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau Spur Line and Shenzhen Bay checkpoints during Easter and Ching Ming Festival holiday.

Travellers in Shenzhen during Easter in 2024. About 5.43 million trips are expected to be made via land boundary control points linking Hong Kong and Shenzhen during the coming holiday. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
China travel

Amid soaring airfares, Chinese bookings up 20% ahead of Ching Ming holiday

Global instability fails to deter Chinese holidaymakers with airlines selling 2.04 million tickets in the lead-up to Ching Ming Festival.

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Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Hong Kong can draw on Art March’s success by keeping it authentic

Tourism officials are finally seeing that supporting organic cultural growth, rather than ticking boxes, is what makes the city attractive.

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Tourism

Opinion | Hong Kong must factor community needs into marina development

As the government pursues its yacht tourism ambitions, it should ensure projects such as the one in Aberdeen benefit locals and visitors alike.

Yacht berths are seen at Aberdeen South Typhoon Shelter on March 25. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Lawmakers concerned over lack of parking at Huanggang border checkpoint

Hong Kong authorities plan to find a nearby site for parking and provide shuttle buses to the checkpoint building.

Hong Kong transport

Tender deadline for Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal extended by 1 month

Submission deadline pushed back following requests from prospective bidders for more time to prepare for expanded scope and KPIs.

Hong Kong culture

Editorial | Hong Kong’s celebration of art and culture sends a powerful message

At a time of geopolitical complexity, Art Basel opens in a city nurturing local artists, collaborating with international institutions and fostering understanding.

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

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park uses AI to track, enrich lives of giant pandas, monkeys

Theme park also reports a surge in overseas visitors over winter, fuelled by a 60 per cent jump in long-haul arrivals from UK, US and Australia.

24-hour surveillance footage is processed by machine learning models to quantify activity cycles and locomotor patterns in giant pandas. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

New 200-berth marina, clubhouse planned in Hong Kong revamp of Aberdeen site

Development Bureau aims to launch first tender for a marina in nearly 40 years in 2027.

Hong Kong economy

Luxury brands bet on growth as well-heeled tourists flock to Hong Kong events

Over 60 new brands set to join upscale Tsim Sha Tsui shopping centre as part of tenant overhaul covering about 30 per cent of its retail space.

Hong Kong economy

Amid Iran war, Hongkongers choose short-haul high-speed rail trips

With war raging in the Middle East, tickets for mainland Chinese destinations are being snapped up.

The high-speed rail station at West Kowloon. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

‘Upstairs’ moves downstairs: Hong Kong shops head to street level as rents fall

Retailers and restaurants adjust to lower rents and weaker demand, with operators expanding at ground level and testing pop-up formats.

HK JEBN’s new store at East Ocean Centre on Granville Road, Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | Hong Kong’s border tourism push must not put Mai Po at risk

Any plan to open up the Frontier Closed Area requires a science-based approach and rigorous assessment of the impact on the nature reserve.

Hong Kong society

Labubu, Blackpink’s Jennie draw thousands to ComplexCon in Hong Kong

‘Our city’s distinctive arts and culture DNA makes it the perfect home for this global convergence of style, trainers, music,’ tourism chief Rosanna Law says.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Tourism Board to woo overnight big spenders, diversify visitor mix

Board executive director Anthony Lau says 75 per cent of its resources will go towards overseas markets.

Hong Kong will bring down the curtain on the two-decade-old “A Symphony of Lights”. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong to test new campsite booking system amid overcrowding, litter concerns

Authorities also reveal 32 people had been prosecuted for offences in Sai Kung’s country parks over Chinese New Year holiday.

Hong Kong International Airport

Chinese New Year boosts Hong Kong visitor numbers in first 2 months of 2026

Nearly 10 million visitors entered Hong Kong in January and February, an 18 per cent year-on-year increase from the same period in 2025.

US, Israel war on Iran

30% jump in demand for regional holidays among Hongkongers amid Middle East war

Industry players say local travellers more cautious ahead of Easter holiday amid rising airfares and disrupted routes.

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Tourists visit Sensoji Temple in Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district in December. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong society

Blackpink’s Jennie, Art Basel, Cj Hendry: top Hong Kong events to catch in March

Residents and visitors are spoiled for choice in the last two weeks of art month, with ComplexCon and HKwalls among the offerings.

Blackpink’s Jennie will perform at the coming ComplexCon in Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong must protect the ecological health of its natural assets

Continued vigilance and proactive steps are required to guard against oil spills and prevent long-term environmental damage.

Cathay Pacific

Beijing first stop as Cathay launches global drive to hire 3,000 workers

Hong Kong carrier has openings for pilots, flight attendants and engineers as well as vacancies for digital positions.

Hong Kong

Video | Taiwanese band Mayday angers fans by changing Hong Kong date

The Hong Kong concert scheduled for March 24 was moved to March 29.

Taiwanese band Mayday concert at the Kai Tak Stadium in May, 2025. Photo: handout
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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s draw as elite sports event host on display at LIV Golf tournament

Besides attracting high-end visitors, the competition’s blend of elite sport and entertainment is the direction the city should be heading in.

Young-han Song of Korean Golf Club hits his shot from the first tee during the second round of LIV Golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling on March 6. Photo: LIV Golf
Hong Kong entertainment

Sour note for fans after Taiwanese rock band Mayday switches Hong Kong date

Veteran rockers’ show originally scheduled for March 24 cancelled, with new concert added on March 29.

Retailing

Middle East tensions add uncertainty to Hong Kong retail rents, Wharf REIC says

The landlord of Harbour City and Times Square says retail recovery remains fragile, with higher mall traffic failing to boost spending.

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