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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong tourism. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Lawmaker Gary Zhang Xinyu, who is also a member of the Legislative Council’s transport panel, attempts to book a ride with premium taxi fleet “JOIE” without success. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong transport

Launch of Hong Kong’s newest premium taxi fleet plagued by cancellations

Lawmaker Gary Zhang bemoans fundamental issues with the fleets beyond just willingness to join and develop the industry.

Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong’s sporting future: 5 major events the city could be hosting

Hong Kong transport

Fleet of 200 new premium taxis hit the streets of Hong Kong

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Never a dull moment in HK Super March

Celebrities savour tourism board’s ‘Four Corners of Hong Kong’ great outdoors campaign

Thailand’s Eye Kamolned Ruengsri and Taiwan’s Payne Peng and Wayne Huang explore stunning countryside’s mountain trails and coastal islands.

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Hong Kong Tourism Board
Taiwan’s actor Payne Peng (left) and singer Wayne Huang enjoy the challenge of kayaking in the sea along Hong Kong Island’s southern coastline during their visit to the city.
Hong Kong Sevens

Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles

Long-time attendees and newcomers alike praise stadium’s modern facilities and cleanliness but some say there’s also room for improvement.

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Hong Kong Sevens

History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

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Hong Kong Sevens

‘Ridiculous’: hungry Hong Kong Sevens fans decry lack of food at Kai Tak Stadium

One fan jokes ‘peasant revolt’ may break out after noticing free flow of food in many corporate boxes.

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A staff member walks past a closed food concession stand at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Harvey Kong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s ‘Super March’ has brought in 12% more visitors: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met noted that the city had regained its former vibrancy and vitality.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: historic titles, fly-pasts, food chaos - day 3 as it happened

There was a little bit of everything on the last day at Kai Tak Stadium, from tries and tears, to musical magic and more fury over lack of food.

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Hong Kong Sevens

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

Nightlife tycoon Allan Zeman says jump in business is due to ‘euphoria’ surrounding the newly opened Kai Tak Stadium.

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Bars in Lan Kwai Fong are packed after the first day of the Sevens. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Sevens

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

Fans praise stadium’s beauty but lengthy waiting times for drinks and sold-out refreshments leave some longing for Hong Kong Stadium.

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A common complaint from fans at Kai Tak Stadium was the long waiting times for buying refreshments. Photo: May Tse
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.

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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.

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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.

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France’s Liam Delamare (right) celebrates with a teammate after the beat New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens opening ceremony at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
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’.

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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.

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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.

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Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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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.

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