Hotels & Tourism
Tourist arrivals up 5.7% to 5.46 million in July but shows sign of slowing
There was a notable decline in Asian tourist volume particularly in Indonesia and Philippines.
Tourist arrivals up 5.7% to 5.46 million in July but shows sign of slowing
There was a notable decline in Asian tourist volume particularly in Indonesia and Philippines.
Local hotel market boosted by 1,000 new rooms in H1
The completion delay of Ocean Park Marriott would've boosted supply figures more.
Tourism recovery boosts half-year hotel performance
Citywide occupancy hit 91% in H1.
Ocean Park hotel set for October launch as part of tourism drive
A water park will also be completed by the end of the year.
Hong Kong eyes tie-up with Guangdong and Macau to sustain tourism recovery
The move comes amidst threats of the falling yuan and heating trade tensions.
Tourist arrivals up 12.8% to 4.74m in June
Rising number of Mainland visitors offset softening tourism from rest of Asia.
Hong Kongers flew internationally five times in past two years
This is double the global average of 2.5 trips in the past 24 months.
Tourism zooms into recovery after arrivals rose 8% to 4.95 million visitors in May
Visitors from the Mainland hit 3.82 million.
Tourist arrivals up 11% to 5.3m in April
A continued recovery in Mainland tourism boosted monthly figures.
Hong Kong has the world's 16th most powerful passport
Passport holders can enjoy visa-free access to 169 countries.
Total visitor arrivals up 9.6% to 15.61m in Q1
Ongoing recovery in Mainland tourism buoyed headline figures.
Embattled Hong Kong hotels brighten up on tourism
Declining tourist arrivals almost pushed Henderson Land to exit the Hong Kong hotel scene.
Hong Kong beats Tokyo as priciest business trip location in Asia
Expenses cost $3,971 per day (US$508).
Residents can now enjoy visa-free access to Antigua & Barbuda
Hong Kongers can visit the country for up to 30 days.
Ocean Park propelled by $30m government boost as Disneyland flounders
Finance Secretary Paul Chan pledged the financial assistance to boost the city's tourism.
Hong Kongers can now visit Belarus without a visa
However, they can only stay for up to two weeks.
Total visitor arrivals up 4.7% to 5.59m in December
The influx of tourists from the Mainland contributed significantly to the year-end figures.