Hotels & Tourism
HKTB and Traveloka collaborate to promote Hong Kong in Southeast Asia
HKTB and Traveloka collaborate to promote Hong Kong in Southeast Asia
Over 3.7 million of HK's visitors in 2023 came from SEA and East Asia.
11 million travelers expected for Easter and Ching Ming Festival
Peak traffic days are predicted to be 29 March and 1 April.
Trip.com unifies all units in new Hong Kong office
Embracing tourism at its core, the new office displays a panoramic view of the Victoria Harbour.
Visitor arrivals hit 4 million in February
About 80% of Hong Kong's visitors travelled from the Mainland.
Gov’t injects $100m to boost tourism
The fund will go to the establishment of a Mega Events Coordination Group.
HK adds Xi'an, Qingdao cities to Individual Visit Scheme
The expansion will help boost tourism and benefit industries such as hotels and retail.
HK opens first recycling store in an MTR station
The number of GREEN@COMMUNITY recycling stores in the city has reached 40.
1.43 million flock to Hong Kong during Golden Week
Around 1.255 million travellers were from the Mainland.
750,000 travellers visited Hong Kong for CNY holidays
650,000 of the 750,000 visitors came from Mainland China.
Six in 10 Hongkongers willing to spend more on travel in 2024
Travellers plan to splurge 30%-50% more on 2024 adventures.
Gov’t appoints 19 members to new tourism committee
The new members will serve the committee until December 2025.
Hong Kong to boost tourism appeal
The tourism board plans to adjust the duty-free allowance for Mainland visitors, amongst others.
HKTB appoints Liew Chian Jia as Regional Director of Southeast Asia
Liew will succeed Martin Gwee.
Hong Kong records biggest YoY growth in international arrivals in 2023
It saw a 2495% YoY jump in international arrivals.
Klook bags US$210m funding
Bessemer Venture Partners led the equity funding round.
HK Express offers $2 flights to senior citizens
The promo will run from November 15-19.
HK passport holders to enjoy longer stay in Albania, Uganda
Hongkongers can stay in the two countries visa-free for up to 90 days.
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