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WeChat Pay Hong Kong has been offering taxi drivers perks such as zero handling fees. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong economy

WeChat Pay records fourfold rise in mainland tourist taxi payments in Hong Kong

Tencent executive also says more than 20,000 taxi drivers in city now accept both local WeChat Pay HK accounts and the mainland version.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong flights to 2 Japanese cities cut over sluggish tourism and quake fears

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | To make a marina tourism splash, Hong Kong needs more than infrastructure

Hong Kong’s pandas

‘Panda fever’ created 19% attendance boost at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park: official

Tourism minister Rosanna Law says HK$121 million has been secured from Jockey Club Charities Trust to upgrade panda enclosure.

A minister has said the debut of the park’s new pandas has been “well received by both locals and visitors”. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong shouldn’t let lack of space hold up Guangdong driver scheme: minister

Mable Chan says plan to allow Guangdong residents to drive to city will have strict controls, as lawmakers raise concerns over parking capacity.

Hong Kong society

What are Hong Kong’s best deals, discounts for this year’s July 1 celebrations?

Free MTR tickets, Ocean Park discounts and dining deals among the offers available on anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tourism sector urged to provide packages, discounts for National Games

Tourism minister Rosanna Law says industry should develop various packages to attract spectators to city in November.

Hong Kong will host fencing events, as well as track cycling, rugby sevens, golf, triathlon, beach volleyball, men’s handball and under-22 men’s basketball at the National Games. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

‘Vicious circle’ for Hong Kong restaurants: how many more on chopping block?

Trade group says situation is ‘pretty dire’ for both low-cost and high-end operators, as drop-off in local spending bites hard.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan expects tourism sector to make robust recovery in 2025

Finance chief points to year-on-year growth in number of visitor arrivals recorded as sign of recovery.

John Lee

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s retail sector is struggling but people will have to adapt: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee urges businesses to ‘work harder’ in response to market changes.

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Hong Kong’s retail sales dropped for a 14th consecutive month in April, falling by 2.3 per cent, year on year, to HK$28.9 billion. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Chinese legends, Disney characters compete in Hong Kong dragon boat races

Paddlers don dazzling array of colourful costumes for final day of Hong Kong’s International Dragon Boat Races.

Some paddlers dressed up as popular Chinese legends Wukong and Ne Zha for the event. Photo: Eugene Lee
Old Hong Kong

Then & Now | How Hong Kong became a souvenir hunter’s paradise

Long a magnet for tourists, the vast choice of ‘oriental’ curios on sale at visitor hotspots across Hong Kong have been a feature of the city since its urban beginnings.

Hong Kong culture

Editorial | Hong Kong has to improve experience of visitors as events list grows

As Hong Kong consolidates its place in the sporting and entertainment calendar, it must be prepared for the crowds to come.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Groups warn poorly planned Hong Kong tourism projects will damage eco sites

Development Bureau says Planning Department has taken appropriate and serious actions on illegal developments in the areas.

The government plans to transform parts of South Lantau into a tourist destination. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong needs ‘burning’ government urgency on ticket scalping too

The chief executive feels a ‘burning urgency’ to develop the Northern Metropolis. How about tackling some perennial problems as well?

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Visitors walk past the box office of Kai Tak Arena on February 22. Industrial-level scalping has affected not only the fans of popular acts, but also the government’s opening ceremony for Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

2.3% rise in mainland visitors to Hong Kong on first day of Dragon Boat Festival

Mainland Chinese tourists soak up festive vibes and savour cheap eats, as some lament ‘no advantage at all’ in shopping in city.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to ramp up efforts to attract mainland concertgoers for longer stays

Tourism minister Rosanna Law says that if mainland Chinese tourists opt for longer stays, they will avoid post-event border congestion.

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Dragon Boat Festival

High spirits as Hong Kong’s Dragon Boat Festival kicks off amid strong winds

‘We will do our best and enjoy the event,’ paddlers say, with authorities expecting 16 per cent increase in number of mainland visitors.

Dragon boat paddlers race in Stanley. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Forget tourist fads. Let’s better preserve, promote Hong Kong heritage

Government needs to think twice about demolitions and work with NGOs and professional institutes to highlight historic buildings and sites.

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Mainland China

Hong Kong hoping ‘Summer Viva’ campaign will make tourists extend stays

Tourism Board chairman Peter Lam says Hong Kong can’t rely on past glories by only promoting itself as a food and shopping paradise.

Singapore

Hong Kong or Singapore? Blackpink’s mainland fans tackle tough ticket questions

Fans of K-pop superstars try to work out how to get their hands on tickets and the cheapest way to see shows in coming ‘Deadline’ tour.

Blackpink will tour North America, Europe and Asia. Photo: Getty Images for Coachella
Hong Kong economy

Outside In | Mark Twain was wrong. Travel is not as fatal to prejudice as hoped

For every traveller open to learning from our differences, there is another impregnably confident in the superiority of his or her culture.

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Foreign tourists relax on Kuta Beach on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali in November 2023. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

Dragon Boat Festival: Hong Kong set for 3.2 million cross-border trips

Nine-day carnival kicks off at Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on Saturday, coinciding with launch of Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Month.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong ombudsman probes oversight of tourist facilities at nature spots

Investigation launched after complaints of inadequate amenities and outdated information at countryside ancillary tourist facilities.

Sustainability

Opinion | Hong Kong could set a benchmark for Asia on hosting green mega-events

In a world increasingly concerned about environmental impact, the success of the city’s mega-events must go beyond attendance.

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Water bottles are left outside Kai Tak Stadium on January 5. Can Hong Kong balance economic gain with environmental responsibility and utilise mega-events as a catalyst for green transformation? Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Dane Cheng to step down as head of Hong Kong Tourism Board in October

Dane Cheng will complete contract in October, while recruitment ad for the position has been posted on professional networking site LinkedIn.

Dane Cheng, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will step down from the role at the end of his second three-year contract in October. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong students must embrace creativity to compete globally

Readers discuss the need to revamp the education system, the quest for global talent, the ombudsman’s decision to remove part of its records, and a blight on Hong Kong’s countryside.

Japan

Hongkongers visiting Japan in April rise by more than 40%

But tour operators hesitate to link surge to more residents wanting to travel to country ahead of mega-earthquake some speculate will hit in July.

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