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Visitors at the Po Pin Chau section of the High Island Geo Trail during the Labour Day holiday this year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Quota set for visitors to popular Sai Kung coastal trail in first for Hong Kong

Authorities will cap daily visitor numbers at Po Pin Chau section of High Island Geo Trail at 2,000 over several stretches in coming months.

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China travel

From travel warnings to visa fees: why Chinese tourism to Japan is in free fall

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights between Hong Kong and Almaty in January

Hong Kong

Hong Kong tourist arrivals up 3% in July as bad weather curbs mainland growth

Tourism board says international meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions helped drive an increase in business visitors and arrivals from some source markets.

Tourists brave the rain at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

2 more drills planned this month to stress-test revamped Huanggang crossing

Drills involving up to 20,000 civil servants will simulate peak travel flows, security chief says, while earlier exercises uncovered issues.

Hong Kong society

Is Hong Kong character at centre of new Disneyland show a pangolin?

Poppy’s storyline will include nods to life in Hong Kong and see her cross paths with other beloved Pixar characters.

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Hong Kong society

Fraying legacy: Sham Shui Po’s fabric row faces uncertain future as shops bow out

Rising costs and shifting retail trends are pushing out long-established businesses from once-vibrant craft hub on Bead Street.

Clothing and accessories shops in Sham Shui Po are steadily dwindling, making way for the cafes and art galleries increasingly favoured by young people. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s night economy must focus on after-dark vibes, not events

Organising the biggest spectacles or boasting of the loudest nightlife matters less than understanding why people choose to stay out in the first place.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong raises growth forecast after best half-yearly showing in nearly 5 years

Hong Kong revises full-year economic growth forecast for 2026 to a range of 3.5 to 4.5 per cent.

Hong Kong property

BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from pop superstars’ world tour

With BTS’ juggernaut world tour set to land in Hong Kong next year, the city’s hotels are tipped to see a Seoul-style surge in bookings.

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South Korean boy band BTS performs during the final of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

The View | Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investors

An uneven rebound is favouring established operators as tight supply constraints raise the barriers to entry.

The communal lounge at YOT Hub, located in the Regal Oriental Hotel, in Kowloon City. The youth hostel features 80 rooms for Hong Kong permanent residents aged 18 to 31. Photo: Sam Tsang
China property

Derelict cinema on scenic Hong Kong island has a US$1 million price tag

Peng Chau Cinema was once a bustling nightspot but has lain virtually empty for almost four decades and is now set to go under the hammer.

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Hong Kong economy

Mega-events drive HK$5.8 billion spending in first half of year, Paul Chan says

Finance chief says more than 1.75 million people attended over 130 events from January to June, calling Hong Kong ‘an event capital’ rich in culture, arts and sports.

Hong Kong weather

Typhoon Dolphin: Hongkongers stuck in Okinawa prepare for low supplies, power cuts

Social media images shared by Hong Kong-linked travel accounts show empty bread shelves, torrential rain sweeping parts of Japanese island.

A car makes its way through strong winds and rain. Photo: X/darider5 via Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tourism sector urges action with visitor spending 44% below 2018 level

Lawmaker Perry Yiu calls for more events and cross-border cooperation as visitor spending falls from HK$353b in 2018 to HK$197.5b last year.

Visitor spending in Hong Kong remains 44 per cent below its 2018 level, prompting calls for more events and cross-border tourism cooperation. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong economy

Food Expo vendors hoping for tasty profits with items such as caviar sake gelato

Abalone for HK$1, handcrafted caviar mooncakes and discounted coffee and milk tea packs among products at next week’s Food Expo.

Hong Kong property

The Peninsula Hong Kong and Tokyo set for HK$2.1 billion revamp

No timeline has been set, but the operator says it will minimise disruption while preserving the heritage of its iconic Hong Kong hotel.

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Hong Kong economy

Cathay Pacific posts 71% profit rise to HK$6.24 billion in first half of year

Numbers driven by stronger demand, but Hong Kong flag carrier warns of headwinds caused by escalating Middle East conflict.

A Cathay Pacific plane takes off from Hong Kong International Airport in May this year. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Rains fail to deter Chiikawa fans and big spenders after roundabout cancellation

Chiikawa Artiverse, organised by local design studio, AllRightsReserved, is in its second year and will run until September 6.

Hong Kong society

From meteorites to Monet: Shenzhen’s new museums draw Hongkongers beyond dining

Museum-goers say Shenzhen’s new cultural venues offer exhibitions and scale hard to find in Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific tail strike in early July classified as ‘abnormal runway contact’

Hong Kong air safety watchdog releases preliminary report on July 3 incident involving flight CX509 from Tokyo.

The rear of the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 was damaged in the July 3 incident. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Revamped Huanggang checkpoint needs Hong Kong airport bus link, experts say

Bus service from border crossing to Hong Kong airport would greatly benefit tourists, lawmaker says.

The revamped Huanggang Port checkpoint is expected to open soon. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Yacht travel scheme makes waves but can Hong Kong cash in on marine economy?

Boat owners and maritime experts say Hong Kong must seize the opportunity to upgrade marine infrastructure to attract mainland yachts.

Hong Kong

Letters | Sports bosses’ meeting should be treated as a sales pitch for Hong Kong

Readers discuss the significance of Hong Kong hosting the world’s Olympic committees, an immigration hiccup in Kyrgyzstan, and a judge reprimanded for plagiarism.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong to offer 5% shopping, dining discounts for major event participants

Tourism Board says ticket holders of five major events in August and September can qualify for offers at over 100 designated hotels, attractions.

Holders of August tickets for the “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibition are eligible for shopping discounts. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Nearly 170 mainland Chinese motorists expected in Hong Kong under new scheme

Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme extended to five additional cities from Saturday, with daily quota of urban trips doubling to 200.

A car travelling under the expanded Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme at Ocean Terminal carpark on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Xinjiang growing as tourist destination for Hongkongers amid travel sector push

Beyond its breathtaking scenery, tourism industry leaders hope to draw more visitors by showcasing the region’s heritage and history.

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Hong Kong society

Thousands of fans throng 5-day animation, comics and games fair in Hong Kong

Hello Kitty plush toys, Spider-Man figurines and Beyblade X spinning top contests among attractions at Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong.

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