TOPIC

Hong Kong tourism

Mountain cabins at Sunset Peak on Lantau Island. Photo: James Wendlinger

Hong Kong urged to fully exploit potential of islands and coastline for tourism

District councillor and trade union representative suggest easing regulations so industry can provide better accommodation and transport.

7

Hong Kong tourism sector eyes ethnic minority recruits to welcome Muslim visitors

Can Muslim visitors boost tourism in Hong Kong?

How Hong Kong’s Repulse Bay Hotel became a haven for the famous

Once the pinnacle of opulence and grandeur, the Repulse Bay Hotel hosted guests like Ernest Hemingway, George Bernard Shaw and Wallis Simpson.

Repulse Bay Hotel in Hong Kong, in the 1920s. Photo: courtesy of The Repulse Bay

Will adding KPI target to tourism projects ensure Hong Kong doesn’t waste dollars?

Call comes after senior Beijing official Xia Baolong once again underscores need for government to improve offerings.

8

‘Study in Hong Kong’ campaign well-timed but more needed, ranking firm says

Quacquarelli Symonds tells Post city has advantages over many Western education destinations but universities still falling short in areas.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Hypefest draws crowds and vendors in Hong Kong debut despite typhoon threat

Organisers are expecting 30,000 attendees for the two-day music festival along Central Harbourfront.

The two-day festival on Saturday and Sunday made its Hong Kong debut along Central Harbourfront. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong to deploy tens of thousands to test crowd control at Kai Tak stadium

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says civil servants will disperse from stadium and walk to nearby MTR stations to check how crowds flow out of venue.

Letters | Nuclear deterrence is mute on how to resolve root of conflict

Readers discuss Russia’s threat of nuclear strikes and North Korea’s role in the Ukraine war, Cheung Chau’s fading charms, and Hong Kong’s outstanding healthcare service.

Walk in the park? Why it takes 1 hour to get from Hong Kong’s new stadium to TST

Post reporters test out public transport options at Kai Tak Sports Park and find construction sites throw up their share of hurdles.

24
The 50,000-seat main stadium is set to open in the first quarter of next year. Photo: Dickson Lee

Panda Watch: Hong Kong cubs near 3-month mark, more playful antics ahead

Ocean Park says pandas entering crucial stage of development in which they will become more active and explore their surroundings.

“Younger Brother” (left) and “Elder Sister” will soon turn three months old. Photo: Ocean Park

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to mark panda cubs’ 100th day with local delicacy giveaway

Festivities to be held on November 23 and 24, coinciding with reopening of some giant panda attractions.

Letters | How Hong Kong can become Asia’s world city for students

Readers discuss how to bolster the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand, Leung Chun-ying’s warning of housing oversupply, and a potential iconic tourist draw for Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s newest border checkpoint can handle big crowds, security chief says

Security chief Chris Tang tells lawmakers that Heung Yuen Wai crossing handles an average of 70,000 passenger trips per day.

4
The Heung Yuen Wai border crossing opened for passengers last year. Photo: Elson Li

Opinion | For Kai Tak Sports Park, is the missing piece a football home team?

Rather than worry about how to get people home after an event, Hong Kong must figure out how to attract loyal crowds to the new stadium.

videocam
Illustration: Craig Stephens

Flying over Hong Kong in passenger drones? Firm says just waiting on approval

Subsidiary of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings seeking first-mover advantage with fleet of 30 uncrewed drones undergoing test flights over border.

How Hong Kong’s tailoring industry has evolved through the ages

Whether British, Shanghainese or Indian, Hong Kong’s legions of tailors have been a world-famous source of affordable, high-quality bespoke attire for generations.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Opinion | Why Hong Kong should roll out the red carpet for international filmmakers

With political unrest and Covid-19 behind us, Hong Kong must focus on the economic and soft power opportunities in a global film industry in flux.

videocam
People admire the sunset skyline from the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade as Severe Tropical Storm Trami approaches the city under the No 1 typhoon signal on October 25. Photo: Nora Tam

Editorial | Hong Kong’s luxury yacht tourism needs wind in its sails

Hong Kong should build more berths and develop services to attract the vessels and their well-heeled and high-spending passengers.

How a former bellhop went on to run the renowned Upper House hotel in Hong Kong

Fourth-generation Hong Kong native Kristina Snaith-Lense talks about her career journey, striking a work-life balance, and embracing her multicultural upbringing.

Start-up spurs Xiaohongshu-ready ‘experiences’ in Hong Kong

Strategy also seeks to capture anticipated growth in visits by Western tourists who spend more per capita.

Tourists explore the scenic Lions Pavilion at The Peak during the National Day ‘golden week’ holiday on 2 October 2024. Photo: May Tse

Editorial | Wine and Dine Fest truly lives up to tag of being a ‘mega’ event

Hong Kong must now build on that success, ensuring the visitors return and the festival is even bigger next time.

Crowds at the recent Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival. Photo: SCMP / Nora Tam

Letters | Halal tourism a golden opportunity to spur Hong Kong’s recovery

Readers discuss the benefits of tapping the Muslim travel market, a Swiftie’s failed attempts to secure an Eras Tour ticket, and poverty alleviation in Hong Kong.

Greater Bay Airlines offers flights to Yonago to woo Hong Kong fans of Japan

Hong Kong carrier first local airline to offer air travel to city in Tottori prefecture, expanding its coverage beyond Tokyo, Osaka.

Hong Kong officials may extend hours at border for busy overnight traffic

Director of Immigration Benson Kwok says longer hours will require collaborative effort, but he is open to making adjustments for heavy traffic.

An immigration official says Hong Kong border traffic has continued to increase since the end of the pandemic. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

‘Back to the old times of Hong Kong’: Halloween draws crowds to Lan Kwai Fong

Business owners say turnout is bigger than last year, but not all revellers are spending inside bars.

videocam
Police estimated that about 25,000 people crowded into the nightlife area, but Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman said he believed the number would reach as high as 60,000. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Halloween crowds bigger but bars a little spooked – as it happened

Operators hope to do roaring trade amid weakened economy and trend of residents heading across border to spend.

videocam

Full-year forecast to be revised as strength in Hong Kong economy peters out

Hong Kong economy grew 1.8 per cent year on year in the third quarter.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Hong Kong tourism
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong tourism. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement