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Travellers camp to welcome the sunrise at Ham Tin Wan, Sai Kung East Country Park, part of the Hong Kong Unesco Global Geopark, on May 3. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Legco must preserve Hong Kong’s natural heritage before it’s too late

Readers discuss the impact of overtourism on the city’s beaches, extending visa-free stays for visiting family, and the promising implications of Korean stroke research.

Mainland China

The Weeknd to return to Hong Kong after 8 years with Kai Tak show in October

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong draws over 1 million mainland ‘golden week’ visitors but spending lags

China travel

China’s record travel volume meets cautious spending in May Day holiday surge

Thousands of domestic train services added on last day of ‘golden week’ to meet record demand, and high energy costs affect consumer spending.

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Dozens of yachts are seen in waters off the coast of China’s Hainan province on Sunday, during a five-day national holiday. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retail sales jump 12.8% in March on back of higher car sales

Retail sales reached HK$33.9 billion as buyers raced to make deals before first registration tax concessions for electric cars ended.

Switzerland

Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war

Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.

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Hong Kong

Authorities vow action after woman poses with detached MacLehose Trail sign

Conservation department pledges to follow up case after wooden sign became dislodged from stand along first section of popular hiking trail.

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A viral photo of a woman holding a detached MacLehose Trail sign in Sai Kung has drawn criticism online. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong environmental issues

‘Golden week’ crush shows Hong Kong needs top-down ecotourism policy: experts

Former chairman of Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Lam Chiu-ying says ecotourism is fundamentally incompatible with mass tourism.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong needs to better protect its natural assets from tourists

Without stronger measures that address risks all year round, the city could lose the natural heritage it seeks to showcase.

Hong Kong economy

‘Golden week’: Hong Kong draws more mainland Chinese visitors but spending uneven

Total visitor arrivals, including overseas travellers, reached 854,929 over first three days of Labour Day holiday, also slightly up from last year’s 803,612.

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Mainland Chinese tourists pack Sai Kung’s renowned seafood restaurants. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Green group warns of disturbance to uninhabited island known for breeding seabirds

Green Hope Hong Kong says several people landed on island near Po Toi Island and warns birds may abandon nests if disturbed.

Green Hope Hong Kong says visitors landed on an island in southern Hong Kong waters known as a breeding ground for a bird species. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong residential property upturn drives recovery in office, retail sectors

Shop rents will ‘turn positive by year-end’ but likely post a 3 per cent decline for the entire year, Morgan Stanley says.

Hong Kong

Ultra-low-priced tours exploiting mainland Chinese visitors survive crackdown

Officials insist cases are isolated, as SCMP reporter joins tour pressuring visitors to spend on extra activities, items.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Cross-border scheme could boost Hong Kong’s yacht economy dreams

The tourism sector and the city could soon get a boost from a cross-border solo travel scheme more than 10 years in the making.

Tourists sit on a yacht sailing through Victoria Harbour on August 1, 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Finance chief says Hong Kong on track for strongest quarterly growth in 5 years

Growth to exceed 4 per cent, fuelled by 17 per cent rise in visitors and 5.2 per cent gain in retail and catering spending, Paul Chan says.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong’s economy has continued to improve in scale and quality, supported by stronger private consumption and solid exports and fixed investment. Photo: Handout
Art

How Hong Kong’s 91-year-old Haw Par Mansion will transform into new cultural hub

Once the anchor of the iconic Tiger Balm Garden, the restored Grade 1 historic building will start a new chapter as Villa Haw Par this year.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | It’s not ecotourism if it risks damaging Hong Kong’s natural assets

Authorities need to shift ecotourism management strategies to avoid it becoming part of the problem it was meant to solve.

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Environment

How unlicensed mainland Chinese tour groups cash in on Hong Kong campsites

Unlicensed guide admits to regularly crossing border as tourist for illegal work, while another insists 30-member group ‘just friends’.

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Members of an unlicensed tour group eat hotpot at the Ham Tin Wan campsite. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Return to profit helps Hong Kong Disneyland look to the future

A second straight year of profits has eased concerns around the theme park and could set the stage for much-needed expansion.

Hong Kong environmental issues

300 verbal warnings issued to Sharp Island visitors on Labour Day

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says number of visitors to island on Saturday had ‘exceeded expectations’.

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Hong Kong economy

‘Golden week’ begins with bang in Hong Kong, but restaurants’ gains ‘limited’

City records 13 per cent increase in mainland Chinese visitors on first day of holiday, but more prudent spending is affecting restaurants.

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Tourists visit the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on the first day of mainland China’s “golden week” Labour Day holiday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Greater Bay Area

More Hongkongers can drive to Macau under expanded travel scheme

Transport Department says all permanent residents, locally registered firms will be allowed to apply for 400 multiple-entry quota spots.

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Applications for the quota spots will be open from May 7 to 20. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s East Dam draws thousands for ‘golden week’ as entry fee floated

Tourists opt for ecotourism over traditional shopping after Unesco geopark receives widespread publicity on mainland Chinese social media.

Hong Kong

Hongkongers flock to Shenzhen for ‘better’ Labour Day dining and attractions

Residents pack border crossings on first day of ‘golden week’, lured by attentive dining service, lower costs and family-friendly attractions.

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Hong Kong economy

Labour Day: Hong Kong records 242,000 trips by mainland Chinese visitors so far

Many visitors head to countryside for scenic views, while others opt for ‘city walks’ to explore picturesque locales.

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Some early arrivals headed straight to the countryside after getting off at the West Kowloon rail terminus on Friday morning. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Yacht tourists, hikers drive ‘golden week’ optimism for Hong Kong eateries

Industry leader says 5 per cent year-on-year increase in business expected, adding that operators have ramped up manpower to cope with influx.

Industry leaders say they hope the growing trend of mainland Chinese visitors hiking and sailing yachts will bring a windfall to seafood restaurants. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tour groups to mainland China surge by up to 40% for Labour Day break

Industry leaders say slight fuel surcharge rises for flights to Asian destinations ‘not main driver’ behind Hongkongers heading to mainland.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Ahead of Labour Day, a sensible tweak to Hong Kong’s tourism strategy

While mainland arrivals are still down from their heyday, the tourism strategy is pivoting from pursuing numbers to seeking higher value.

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