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Tourists visit Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan province: Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Why some Hongkongers take a 6-hour train ride for a Zhangjiajie holiday

‘The seats are more spacious and it’s easier to walk about. It’s also easier to grab a bite and use the toilets,’ one traveller says.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Pragmatic planning can help unlock Hong Kong villages’ potential

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can be the Asia-Pacific’s longevity hub

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s 5-star resilience: city’s luxury hotels pull ahead of competition

Robust demand spurs investment activities in the luxury-hotel segment, and transactions have seen strong growth across the Asia-Pacific region since 2017.

Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour is seen from Lugard Road at The Peak in June. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Concert delay affects Hong Kong’s reputation as a mega-event host

While the organiser of the Sammi Cheng concert at Kai Tak Stadium rightly exercised caution, the episode raises questions about competence and coordination.

Hong Kong economy

Tourist arrivals in Hong Kong jump by 13% to 26.7 million in first half of year

Increase shows success of strategy based on mega-events, tourism minister says, while transport chief also points to more destinations served by airport.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | 13-month retail growth streak proves Hong Kong is back in business

Even with cross-border competition, the city has shown it can offer unique experiences that attract locals and visitors alike.

Tourists shop at a jewellery store on Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui on May 1. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Editorial | PLA vessels’ port call in Hong Kong highlights nation’s support

Regular visits from Chinese naval vessels also signal the city’s responsibility to protect sovereignty and fortify a sense of national identity.

Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific aircraft evacuated after smoke reported in cabin on landing

Smoke from an overheating air-conditioning system was seen in aircraft cabin after landing in Hong Kong from India, with no injuries reported.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retail sales grow 7.9% in May, extending winning streak to 13 months

Value of retail sales for month reaches HK$33.8 billion, helped by increase in visitor numbers.

Department stores and optical shops recorded gains of 9.2 per cent and 10.3 per cent, respectively, in May. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Mainland Chinese tourists pack landmarks as Hong Kong marks July 1 anniversary

Visitors enjoy complimentary ferry rides, free museum admissions and an array of dining and retail discounts of up to 29 per cent.

The Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai is a photo hotspot for locals and visitors alike. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

‘More space, better service’: Hongkongers flock to mainland for July 1 holiday

City’s checkpoints packed with residents heading across border for quick shopping and dining getaways, drawn by wider variety and lower prices.

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Hong Kong society

‘Deficiencies’ in maintenance, repairs at Hong Kong parks mar visitor experience

Ombudsman urges authorities to overhaul management of country parks, including addressing delays in repair works and poor cleanliness.

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Hong Kong eases licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites

Home Affairs Department publishes two guides allowing greater flexibility in building and fire safety requirements to encourage rural tourism.

Ho Sheung Heung in the northern New Territories. The Hong Kong government has released two guides with more flexible licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Kennedy Town walkway plan needs rethink to match local vibe: harbourfront body

‘Kennedy Town is an old district of Hong Kong, and its buildings … have gone through a long history,’ Harbourfront Commission head says.

Concept art for the extended walkway along the Kennedy Town waterfront. Photo: Handout
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China urges easing of travel barriers as Apec tourism ministers meet in Macau

Chinese minister Sun Yeli also calls for closer cooperation within Apec community to promote tourism as a regional economic driver.

Hong Kong society

Thousands flock to PLA airbase amid Hong Kong handover celebrations

‘I wanted to see aircraft, which is why I applied to visit Shek Kong barracks. They are bigger than I had imagined,’ visitor says.

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Tourism

Editorial | More work needed to ensure Hong Kong’s tourism pie is bigger and better

The city must reinvent itself to remain relevant to global travellers in an increasingly competitive market.

A group of mainland tourists gather along the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade on June 9. Photo: Jelly Tse
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In this age of digital bombardment, outdoor ads are a superpower

The city’s ubiquitous billboards are not battling the smartphone for consumer attention, they’re embracing it.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to cut fuel surcharges again as costs ease

Fuel surcharges on flights to North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Southwest Pacific fall by 14.5 per cent to HK$1,164 per sector.

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong needs visionaries to run Kai Tak Cruise Terminal: Rosanna Law

Tourism minister also says prospective bidders sought extra time to work on proposals before government extended tender deadline.

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The next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator must do far more than simply manage cruise berthing operations, the city’s tourism minister has said. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong culture

Exclusive | How Hong Kong plans to tap popular films, historic buildings to lure tourists

Tourism chief says city will build on success of old Yau Ma Tei police station exhibition to turn more historic buildings into cultural experiences.

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Tourists take photos outside the former Yau Ma Tei police station. Photo: Sun Yeung
SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be ‘bigger and better’: Rosanna Law

‘If Hong Kong hopes that our neighbouring cities or competitors can stand still … I think that is unrealistic,’ tourism minister says.

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John Lee

Hong Kong, Fujian sign 6 deals to deepen finance, tourism and education ties

Chief Executive John Lee is leading a Hong Kong delegation on a three-day trip that includes visits to tech firms and cultural projects.

Hong Kong economy

Scheme allows residents in 2 villages to turn houses fully into tourist sites

Residents of two Sheung Shui villages in Hong Kong may convert their entire homes into restaurants, guest houses and shops without making applications.

Ho Sheung Heung in the northern New Territories. Residents of this village and one other in Sheung Shui may convert their homes fully into businesses under a new pilot scheme to boost rural tourism. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Shangri-La’s Kuok Hui Kwong tells tourism trade to tap ‘cultural foundation’

Hotel group CEO calls Hong Kong ‘a vibrant international city that has really preserved a lot of its traditional culture’.

Shangri-La Group CEO Kuok Hui Kwong (left) and gold medal Olympian Eileen Gu (right) take part in the “Dragonbeat” event. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong transport

Taxi fleet severs ties with driver who made mid-road stop to let passengers out

Video posted online shows two passengers with suitcases crossing lanes of traffic on Castle Peak Road to reach pavement.

Hyrox

Hong Kong to stage 2027 Hyrox World Championships in ‘full-circle moment’

From staging the inaugural competition in Asia-Pacific in 2022 with fewer than 1,000 athletes, Hong Kong saw some 20,000 take part this year.

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