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Mainland Chinese tourists have been returning to Hong Kong in large numbers, but are spending more cautiously, a study has shown. Photo: Karma Lo
Mainland China

Hong Kong urged to shift focus from tourist numbers to increasing spending

Study shows mainland Chinese tourists returning in force, but spending habits have shifted towards value and selective purchases.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Disneyland profit drops 36% to HK$536 million as costs rise

Hong Kong environmental issues

Calls to turn HK$30 billion waste facility into tourism, education hub

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong to block off parts of Sharp Island shore to protect corals over break

Authorities expect 1,000 visitors in the area each day during the coming Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday.

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Staff will also be deployed to monitor the sea off Sharp Island. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

China-Japan tensions a boon to Hong Kong tourism for ‘golden week’: expert

Lawmaker and Miramar Group chief says hotel rates have jumped by as much as 8 per cent as tourists originally bound for East Asia choose city.

Hong Kong transport

Over 5,000 Guangdong motorists sign up for Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme

Scheme launched on December 23 and currently grants access to Hong Kong for up to 100 vehicles a day from four mainland Chinese cities.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong boosts e-cigarette ban awareness in mainland China before ‘golden week’

Authorities ramp up promotion and enforcement before public possession ban on alternative smoking products begins on April 30.

Hong Kong has stepped up outreach and enforcement as a ban on possessing e-cigarettes in public takes effect ahead of the Labour Day “golden week”. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Tourism

Editorial | Hong Kong’s natural heritage needs preserving amid holiday crush

If Hong Kong can enforce standards without closing its doors, it can serve as a role model of how to treasure visitors and the environment.

Rosanna Law Shuk-pui

Hong Kong to step up crackdown on tourist scams during Labour Day ‘golden week’

Tourism minister says authorities will boost enforcement to protect visitors’ rights, calls on public to ‘cherish our travel reputation’.

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Hong Kong economy

Over 50 Central restaurants, shops join drive to boost spending, lure tourists

Merchants taking part in scheme promoting hidden delicacies and goods will offer discounts to residents and tourists.

Visitors in Central. The initiative is aimed at encouraging tourists to explore the art, historical sites, local culture and delicacies of Central and Sheung Wan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers find value, space and style in Shenzhen’s new cultural hotspots

Short cross‑border getaways emerging as the ‘quick escape’ of choice, with the newly opened Shenzhen Bay Culture Square adding to appeal.

Illustration: Henry Wong
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

The city’s multicultural and hybrid nature, and stunning spaces like M+, help retain its position at the heart of the region’s art world.

Earthquakes

40 Hong Kong tour groups safe after major earthquake strikes Japan

Japan issues tsunami warning for north and northeast prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate, after quake strikes at 4.53pm.

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A warning message flashes up on a screen after an earthquake hit northern Japan. Photo: AFP
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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