TOPIC

Hong Kong tourism

Related Topics:
Hong Kong
Hong Kong tourism
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong tourism. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Action from China’s game against Japan in the Melrose Claymores competition at the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Sun Yeung
LIVE

Hong Kong Sevens day 3: Black Ferns chase history, China join Hong Kong in final

China’s men set up Melrose Claymores final against hosts as France’s men chase first Hong Kong title and New Zealand women seek third in row.

Hong Kong Sevens

Lan Kwai Fong gets Hong Kong Sevens booster but Kowloon City misses out

videocam
Hong Kong Sevens

Kai Tak Stadium dazzles Hong Kong Sevens fans but long queues spoil party

videocam
6
Hong Kong culture

A Samoan’s mission to bring the ancient fire knife dance to Hong Kong

Masoe Hogan Toomalatai, 41, says fire knife dancing will help raise confidence and foster cultural exchanges among people with diverse backgrounds.

videocam
Masoe Hogan Toomalatai. Photo: Dickson Lee
SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Hong Kong will vie with ‘every city in Asia’, Singapore to develop tourism

Rosanna Law tells Post in exclusive interview that authorities play active but ‘quieter’ role than Lion City in promoting city’s attractions and mega-events.

5
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: New Zealand exit, food queues frustrate fans – as it happened

France end All Blacks’ hopes of a three-peat in the men’s competition, on a day when food and drink availability is the talk of Kai Tak.

19
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Hong Kong Sevens

Kai Tak Stadium heralds start of ‘exciting new chapter’ in Sevens history

Fans and players praise the new venue, as more than 33,000 fans turn up for first day of the tournament.

videocam
Kai Tak Stadium won plenty of new fans. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Sevens revellers swap Wan Chai for Kowloon’s culinary delights

Thai food and hotpot are the new postgame treats for some fans of much loved annual tournament, which is being held in Kai Tak Stadium for first time.

Hong Kong society

Fans left frustrated by taxi issues on opening day of Hong Kong Sevens

Spectators lament taxi arrangements at Kai Tak Sports Park with some having to wait up to 45 minutes.

4
Tourism

Hong Kong travel agencies may cancel Thailand tours in wake of earthquake

Hong Kong tour groups, involving fewer than 100 people, travelling in Thailand during the quake have been reported safe.

Emergency services crew survey the site of a collapsed building in Bangkok which collapsed in the tremors caused by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar. Photo: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Sevens scores with fans, brings boost for hotels and restaurants

Visitors say new Kai Tak Stadium enlivens the atmosphere while some businesses report up to 20 per cent increase in sales.

Revellers on day one of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tourism minister floats e-ticketing idea after mix-ups at mega-events

Rosanna Law also says she wants to review Cityline’s operations amid anger over errors with ComplexCon, Coldplay tickets.

14
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens as it happened: laser show and city’s men light up Kai Tak

Hong Kong’s women run in five tries against Kazakhstan, and opening ceremony dazzles before city’s men sweep past China.

SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | ‘Super March’ good for Hong Kong as focus turns to quality: tourism minister

Rosanna Law sits down for exclusive interview with the Post, covering topics ranging from promoting yacht tourism to going big on ‘Super March’.

videocam
6
Tourism minister Rosanna Law has said that not only she, but the entire city will need to work harder to encourage people to visit more often, spend more and consider Hong Kong a first-choice destination. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Sevens, Art Basel no match for Taylor Swift’s economic power: experts

City’s ‘Super March’ of mega-events will give the economy a lift but won’t be able to generate ‘Taylor Swift effect’, academics say.

videocam
4
Hong Kong’s watering holes will be hoping to cash in on the Sevens at the weekend. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

ComplexCon Hong Kong draws 35,000 over 3-day event, rakes in HK$87.5 million

A record 22,911 attended the pop culture festival’s final day on March 23, during which NJZ, formerly NewJeans, announced their hiatus.

Hong Kong economy

Bars near Kai Tak Stadium to benefit the most from Hong Kong Sevens: sector

Business is expected to increase by 40 to 50 per cent in Kowloon City bars, but some fans say they still prefer to get drinks on the island side after matches.

6
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Hong Kong society

Explainer | Watching the Hong Kong Sevens? Here’s how to get to Kai Tak Stadium and back

Whether you are a regular patron getting to grips with the new venue or a first-time Sevens spectator, the Post shares how to get there.

videocam
Kai Tak Stadium has become the new home of the Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

US-linked galleries at Art Basel Hong Kong unfazed by potential trade war impact

Galleries at city’s edition of international art fair say trade war tariffs have not affected buying sentiment among collectors.

Hong Kong Sevens

‘Fantastic!’: 90% of tickets snapped up for Hong Kong Sevens mega-event

Organisers say this year’s tournament will be ‘biggest ever’ as more than 43,000 tickets have been sold so far.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Sevens already giving hotels, restaurants reason to cheer

Hotel boss says long-haul tourist numbers have surged this month, correlating with major events such as Sevens rugby tournament.

videocam
This year’s Sevens tournament will be held from March 28 to 30 and will take place at the newly opened Kai Tak Sports Park for the first time. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s battered retail sector about to turn around: UBS, JLL

UBS revises its 2025 forecast to flat from a 5 per cent decline, while JLL sees signs of stabilisation as Shenzhen shopping craze cools.

Tourists shop at a gold shop on Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, on February 14, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

More galleries from Middle East taking part in Hong Kong’s Art Central

The 10th edition of the art fair will include two galleries from the United Arab Emirates and one from Israel among 108 from across the world.

Hong Kong transport

Explainer | Power banks on flights: which airlines and regions have tightened rules?

Hong Kong is restricting the use of power banks on flights. Here’s how other jurisdictions and carriers are dealing with the devices following recent incidents.

videocam
Hong Kong transport

Explainer | Flying with a power bank? What Hong Kong ban on in-flight use means for you

Rule taking effect in April will cover all four local carriers – Cathay Pacific Airways, HK Express, Greater Bay Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.

videocam
4
Travellers on Hong Kong carriers will not be able to store power banks in overhead compartments. Photo: Getty Images
Never a dull moment in HK Super March

Super March turns events into business opportunities and unforgettable visitor experiences

HKTB promotional campaign boosts visitor engagement to maximise impacts of major events such as HK Sevens, Art Basel HK and ComplexCon HK.

In partnership with:
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Hong Kong Tourism Board’s interactive mahjong booth – where visitors were able to play the traditional Hong Kong pastime – at this year’s ComplexCon Hong Kong. Photo: Hong Kong Tourism Board
Kai Tak Sports Park

Opinion | Kai Tak venue fiasco must not be repeated at Hong Kong Sevens

If Kai Tak Sports Park’s early days are any indication, the government must be hands-on to ensure Hong Kong avoids further embarrassment.

videocam
5
Hong Kong society

K-pop group NJZ tells fans it will take break from shows after Hong Kong concert

Group formerly known as NewJeans says it will pause all activities ‘out of respect for the court’s decisions’ amid legal dispute with former agency.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement