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last updated:
9 September, 2024
Workers outside the main stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park on January 15. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Outside In | If Kai Tak is taking this long to build, what of Northern Metropolis?

Kai Tak Sports Park and West Kowloon Cultural District took over 20 years to develop and still face woes. What hope for the Northern Metropolis?

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines urged to expedite refunds over axed flights

Kai Tak Sports Park

Letters | We’ve built Kai Tak Sports Park. Now, to keep crowds coming

Hong Kong economy

Fewer crossings last Lunar New Year prompted Hong Kong’s border decision

Lawmaker says government should nonetheless prepare contingency measures in case of traffic surge on fifth night of holiday.

Mainland Chinese tourists wait for shuttle buses at the Lok Ma Chau checkpoint after ushering in 2024 in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Lunar New Year

Hong Kong won’t extend open hours at borders during Lunar New Year holiday

Chief Secretary Eric Chan promises the government will ensure visitors have a smooth experience in the city.

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Chinese tourists

Opinion | How Hong Kong can ride the ‘China travel’ wave to boost tourism

Hong Kong and the mainland are seeing rises in foreign arrivals, and working together could drive the city’s tourism industry to new heights.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s e-payment firms give away tens of millions in lai see, perks

Campaigns by Alipay HK, WeChat Pay HK and Octopus aim to boost spending during Lunar New Year period.

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The campaign is the company’s biggest yet for Lunar New Year. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to host biggest stress test yet on Friday

About 63,000 people are expected to take part in drill aimed to assess the sports park’s capacity.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to crack down on unlicensed tour guides from mainland China

‘Local companion’ services offer access to authentic experiences but industry players warn of consequences for those working illegally.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s twin panda cubs to meet public on February 16, John Lee says

Chief executive also says an event to name the bears will be held ‘to bring more warmth and joy’.

John Lee and his wife visit the two panda cubs in Ocean Park. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

1.4 million mainland tourists to visit Hong Kong over Lunar New Year: John Lee

City leader adds celebratory events in Hong Kong will include 23-minute fireworks display and parade featuring international performers.

Chief Executive John Lee has said long-haul tourist markets from Europe and America have seen strong growth momentum. Photo: Nora Tam
Tourism

Opinion | Hong Kong is embracing change to revitalise its tourism sector

While upgrading its abundant visitor attractions, the city is also developing new source markets and products to compete globally.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to launch all-in-one app to improve tourist experience

Industry leaders call for more engaging experiences as tourism minister Rosanna Law writes to Post to promote road map.

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Hong Kong property

Tourism, student accommodation to give hotel assets a bump, experts say

A promising year awaits hoteliers as tourism rebounds and owners looking to sell their assets for better prices, industry experts say.

Hotel porters in Tsim Sha Tsui help guests with their luggages on December 31, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong convention centre awarded highest halal certificate by Singapore firm

CrescentRating gives Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Gold accreditation, boosting city’s effort to tap Muslim markets for growth.

A Muslim visitor at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, across the bay from the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Growing number of Hong Kong’s ethnic minority residents visit Shenzhen, beyond

Multiple-entry permit and easy checkpoint clearance draw more to the mainland to shop, eat and explore.

Hong Kong economy

4,000 visitors expected for festival at once-abandoned Hong Kong Hakka village

The Countryside Harvest Festival: Kuk Po ‘Sound-Sight-Taste Fusion’ Tour will run for two consecutive weekends.

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Hong Kong economy

Was 2024 the year Hong Kong won back mainland Chinese tourists?

Number of trips to Hong Kong by mainland Chinese visitors rose 27 per cent year on year after tally for 2024 reached 34 million.

Hong Kong is grappling with changing spending patterns among mainland tourists. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

‘Hong Kong to welcome 1.45 million mainland tourists over Lunar New Year’

Travel Industry Council chairman says he expects 15 per cent rise from last year’s festive period thanks to mega-events, relaxed visa rules.

Hong Kong society

Showcase of 52 French masterpieces in Hong Kong sign of ‘strong friendship’

Hong Kong Museum of Art launches exhibition featuring works by painters Renoir and Cézanne.

Hong Kong economy

Lunar New Year shopping: Hong Kong and Shenzhen battle for dollars and deals

‘Savvy’ Hong Kong shoppers have plenty of options in run-up to holiday as operators roll out free coaches and malls splash out on promotions.

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Shoppers check Lunar New Year products at a wholesale market in Shenzhen. Photo: Edmond So
Macau

Wynn looks to Vegas to help revamp Macau’s US$28 billion casino economy

Macau seeks to source 60 per cent of its revenues from non-gaming sectors by 2028, from 20 per cent at present.

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Wynn Macau president and vice chairwoman Linda Chen and non executive chairman Allan Zeman. Illustration by Henry Wong
Hong Kong’s pandas

Panda Watch: Hong Kong’s twin cubs to make public debut after Lunar New Year

‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ are now playing, crawling on grass, climbing up rocks and clawing trees.

Tourism

Weak yen to fuel more Hong Kong outbound travel to Japan: tourism sector

But retail insiders say they are hopeful resumption of multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents will mitigate local spending decline.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s airport eyes HK$70 billion for ‘Skytopia’ from global investors

Airport Authority to cover rest of HK$100 billion ‘landmark’ project featuring marina, hotel and ‘jet fresh market’.

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Skytopia will feature an arts hub, a 600-berth yacht marina, the city’s largest water recreation area and a “jet fresh market” to rival Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Nicholas Tse to put on 2 Kai Tak concerts soon after Coldplay

Concerts will be held at 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium on April 25 and 26, with ticket prices starting at HK$680.

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Nicholas Tse will put on two concerts in late April at the new Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Weibo/锋味
Tourism

Opinion | Tap Hong Kong cinema and horse racing to drive cultural wave

Hong Kong should promote its cultural heritage with the same passion as South Korea or risk being left behind in a competitive tourism market.

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Hong Kong

Shenzhen residents make 1 million trips to Hong Kong since return of visa scheme

Mainland authorities have issued 299,000 multi-entry permits to Hong Kong since December 1.

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