Hong Kong Tourism
Visitor surge boosts Hong Kong tourism, hotels lag behind
                                                                                 
                    
                    Hotels struggle with reduced performance and shifting traveller demographics.
                
                                
            Visitor surge boosts Hong Kong tourism, hotels lag behind
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            Hotels struggle with reduced performance and shifting traveller demographics.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    HK revises tourism blueprint to adapt to new trends
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Visitor arrivals from January to August reached 29.5 million.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong’s inbound tourism rises 64% in H1 2024 with strong mainland support
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Almost half of the visitors stayed overnight in the city.
                    
                                        
                    
                Visitor arrivals in June rise 14% YoY to 3.13 million
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The MICE sector helped boost visitor arrivals.
                    
                                        
                    
                How Hong Kong tourism can maximise mega events in 2024
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Big boost in spending is expected among tourists.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong’s hospitality industry gears up for mega event surge
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Sector strategizes to capitalise on increased event-driven tourism.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong to host over 100 mega events in 2H24
                                                                                                 
                        
                        These mega events will attract 1.7 million visitors in Hong Kong.
                    
                                        
                    
                HK Express load factors exceed 97% in April amidst Easter holidays
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Current bookings to North Asian destinations exceed 90% occupancy as Golden Week approaches.
                    
                                        
                    
                HK sets guidelines for travel incentive scheme
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Agencies can receive up to $400 in incentives under the scheme.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong Airlines to expand passenger capacity
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The airline seeks to expand its current fleet by 30% by the end of 2024.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong Airlines to distribute 1,000 free economy class tickets
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The winners' companions will get $150 off for economy tickets above $1,000.
                    
                                        
                    
                Flight bookings from Europe to HK soar 1,362% YoY
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Most travellers coming to HK are from the United Kingdom.
                    
                                        
                    
                HK, Macau mull deepening of tourism cooperation
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The cities also plan to promote multi-destination tourism in the Greater Bay Area.
                    
                                        
                    
                Government forms task force to promote Hong Kong branding
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The task force will be led by Financial Secretary Paul Chan.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hong Kong launches two new tour arrangements
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The new tour arrangements will be implemented in November.
                    
                                        
                    
                HK flight searches amongst Singaporeans jump as restrictions ease
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Flight searches of Singaporeans rose 250% following the announcement. 
                    
                                        
                    
                Gov’t starts 6-month trial scheme for tourism opening of Sha Tau Kok Pier
                                                                                                 
                        
                        After the trial, the government will decide whether it will fully reopen Sha Tau Kok town.