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Future of Hong Kong tourism

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Hong Kong ‘tourism hotspots’ show promise, now to ensure visitors come and stay

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Tourists visit the old Yau Ma Tei Police Station in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Nora Tam

A government working group led by Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk has identified nine tourism hotspots to be developed for experiences that go beyond dining and shopping. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Tourists take pictures at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse

Authorities must make sure new offerings are not only interesting, but also visitor-friendly and accessible, industry experts say.


Hong Kong wants more visitors? Hook them with great food, Cantopop and Bruce Lee

Illustration: Davies C. Surya

Hong Kong-style cafes, or cha chaan teng, could prove popular with tourists. Photo: Edmond So

Paul Chan of Walk in Hong Kong says there are strong stories to tell about city locations. Photo: Sun Yeung

Lawmaker Lawrence Tang proposes a focus on “event-based economic education tourism”. Photo: Facebook

The former Yau Ma Tei police station is a popular spot for selfies. Photo: Nora Tam

Yim Tin Tsai is a Hakka Catholic village on an island off Sai Kung. Photo Winson Wong

(From left) Jacky Cheung, Leon Lai, Andy Lau and Aaron Kwok are known as the “Four Heavenly Kings”. Photo: Instagram

‘Tourism hotspot’ projects are welcome, but experts say Hong Kong has much more to offer and must tell its stories well to entice visitors.


In this two-part series, the Post explores how Hong Kong can go beyond nine “tourism hotspots” identified by the government and strengthen the appeal of its culture - from factory tours to pop icons - to draw more visitors for longer stays.


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Take a deep dive into the future of Hong Kong tourism

In this two-part series, the Post explores how Hong Kong can go beyond nine “tourism hotspots” identified by the government and strengthen the appeal of its culture - from factory tours to pop icons - to draw more visitors for longer stays.

Hong Kong ‘tourism hotspots’ show promise, now to ensure visitors come and stay

Authorities must make sure new offerings are not only interesting, but also visitor-friendly and accessible, industry experts say.

Hong Kong wants more visitors? Hook them with great food, Cantopop and Bruce Lee

‘Tourism hotspot’ projects are welcome, but experts say Hong Kong has much more to offer and must tell its stories well to entice visitors.