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Hong Kong records almost 13 million arrivals in first 6 months of 2023, a fraction of pre-Covid days

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Hong Kong recorded almost 13 million visitor arrivals in the first half of 2023. The figure, however, is less than half of what the city saw pre-Covid.

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According to a Tourism Board statement published on Friday, Hong Kong saw 12,883,879 arrivals from January to June, with those from mainland China accounting for around 78 per cent of the total.

In June, the city saw 2.75 million arrivals with a daily average of about 92,000 visitors, provisional figures showed.

“The [Tourism Board] expects Hong Kong’s tourism will continue to recover steadily in the second half of the year,” the board said.

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The tourism industry was hit hard during Covid-19, as the city enforced strict rules requiring visitors to quarantine in hotels at their own expense and undergo multiple Covid tests upon arrival. The city maintained stringent measures even as countries around the world relaxed their protocols.

The city only lifted its hotel quarantine requirement last September and allowed unvaccinated non-residents to enter in February. Experts have warned that the tourism sector faces a long road to recovery .

The 13 million arrivals over the past six months is only a fraction of pre-Covid figures. In the same half-year period in 2018 and 2019, Hong Kong recorded 30.6 million and 34.9 million arrivals respectively.

The proportion of mainland Chinese arrivals has remained constant across the three years at between 77 and 80 per cent.

In February, authorities unveiled a “Hello Hong Kong” campaign to attract visitors, partnering with local airlines to give away plane tickets to the city. The aviation industry, however, has warned that a shortage of staff – many of whom changed careers during Covid-19 – is stalling the industry’s recovery.

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The Tourism Board said it would continue to “deepen” the Hello Hong Kong campaign and hold events such as the Hong Kong Cyclothon and the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival, both scheduled for October.

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Hong Kong welcomes 40 tourism representatives from mainland Chinese cities to promote expanded solo travel scheme

  • City's tourism minister welcomes group as part of efforts to boost visitor numbers under recently expanded solo traveller scheme
  • Mainland representatives will share experiences with their fellow residents and promote travel to Hong Kong, he says

Around 40 tourism sector representatives and media from the eight mainland Chinese cities recently added to a solo travel scheme have arrived in Hong Kong for an "in-depth exploration" of the city, with the local tourism minister saying the promotional junket will help bring in more visitors.

The group arrived on Sunday on a five-day, four-night itinerary and will visit various attractions including the Central Market, Tai Kwun, Hong Kong Disneyland, Ocean Park, Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+.

They were here as part of an expansion of the Individual Visit Scheme, in which residents from Taiyuan, Hohhot, Harbin, Lhasa, Lanzhou, Xining, Yinchuan and Urumqi will be allowed from June 3 to visit Hong Kong as solo travellers without needing to join a tour group.

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Welcoming the representatives at the Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and Hong Kong International Airport, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung Yun-hung said he hoped they would experience "the extraordinary charm of Hong Kong as an international metropolis and a culinary capital through this exchange".

Yeung explained that the government had arranged the trip to allow the group to experience "'tourism is everywhere in Hong Kong' first-hand" through an "in-depth exploration" of the city.

"Tourism is everywhere" was a reference to a concept earlier suggested by Xia Baolong, Beijing's top official on Hong Kong affairs.

At a meeting with Yeung in Beijing last month, Xia, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, urged the local administration to revitalise Hong Kong's tourism offerings amid "profound changes" in the market and treat every corner of the city as a potential spot to lure visitors.

Yeung on Sunday said the authorities would work continuously with the trade industry to provide visitors with a "diversified travel experience and high-quality service" so that travellers from different cities could "feel at home" in Hong Kong.

"We hope that they will bring this fruitful and high-quality travel experience back to their eight cities, share and promote it among the local residents," he said of representatives on the junket.

"This will enhance the two-way tourism exchange between the eight cities and Hong Kong."

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu previously said the expansion of the Individual Visit Scheme was expected to bring about 300,000 more visitors to Hong Kong and generate up to HK$1.5 billion (US$192 million) in additional revenue each year.

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Of these, only four - Taiyuan, Lanzhou, Yinchuan and Urumqi - currently offer direct flights to Hong Kong.

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It’s not hard to stay connected when in Hong Kong, one of the world’s most ‘connected’ cities. Here are some convenient ways to get online from the moment you arrive, and throughout your trip in Hong Kong.

Free Wi-Fi services are widespread in Hong Kong. In particular, there are many Wi-Fi.HK hotspots widely available across the city in locations such as major tourist attractions, shopping malls, parks and gardens, visitor centres, sports venues, museums, ferry terminals, cooked food centres and government buildings, which offer wireless internet connection completely free or free for a period of time. Download the Wi-Fi.HK app to search for a list of hotspot locations, where you can connect to the internet with the Wi-Fi.HK SSID.

You can also find Wi-Fi hotspots at most public transport areas and with the following service providers.

HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Free wireless internet access is available at most seating and public areas in the passenger terminals. See details here .

MTR STATIONS

You can connect to the ‘MTR Free Wi-Fi’ network in the concourse and platforms of every MTR station to enjoy 15 minutes of free Wi-Fi service, with a maximum of five sessions for each mobile device per day. More details here .

CSL WI-FI HOTSPOTS 

csl free Wi-Fi hotspots can be found on selected Starbucks Coffee, Pacific Coffee, 7-Eleven and Circle K outlets and at selected phone booths. Look for the ‘CSL’ SSID on your device to browse the Hong Kong Tourism Board's website and download apps from our site for free.

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You can easily stay connected during your trip to Hong Kong using a prepaid Discover Hong Kong Tourist SIM Card — no subscription charges, no hassle! The Real-name Registration Programme for SIM Cards has been implemented. Customers have to complete real-name registration to activate the services. Click here for more details.

GET IT UPON ARRIVAL!

You can get the Discover Hong Kong Tourist SIM Card at any 1O1O Center in town, more than 1,000 7-Eleven, Circle K or VanGO convenience stores, csl or HKT shops, and the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s Kowloon Visitor Centre at the Star Ferry Concourse in Tsim Sha Tsui. For a full list of retailers, please click here .

* The day pass comes in the form of a 3-in-1 SIM card, suitable for phones that require micro, mini and nano SIMs, and is rechargeable for up to 180 days to make longer stays more convenient.

The Discover Hong Kong Tourist SIM card is a third party product of CSL Mobile Limited, for which Hong Kong Tourism Board assumes no responsibility. Please click here for details on the SIM card and here for CSL Mobile General Terms and Conditions.

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Running out of battery on your phone while you are out and about can be a stressful experience. There is no need to panic when your phone’s battery drops into the red, because there are many places in Hong Kong where you can get a quick boost of power.

Mobile charging facilities are available at 29 MTR stations to enhance the travel experience. There are USB charging sockets or wireless charging pads where you can charge your phone for free. Each person is limited to 15 minutes charging time per session.

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Shopping Malls 

Many shopping centres have mobile phone charging stations, which are normally located by the customer service desk. Some larger and upscale shopping malls will even rent out portable battery packs for you to charge your phone as well. Please approach the customer service counter for details.    

Convenience Stores 

Power bank rental service is available at 7-Eleven and Circle K stores. You can borrow a power bank from the selected branches by paying a refundable deposit and a reasonable charge.     For more details, please visit the websites of 7-Eleven and Circle K .

Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Centres 

The Hong Kong Tourism Board in-town visitor centre located at Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier provides a free mobile charging service.

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Travel advisory april 12, 2024, mainland china, hong kong & macau - see summaries.

Updated due to new national security legislation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Summary:  Reconsider travel to Mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions.

Exercise increased caution when traveling to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws .

Reconsider travel to the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to a limited ability to provide emergency consular services . Exercise increased caution when traveling to the Macau SAR due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws .

See specific risks and conditions in each jurisdiction . 

Mainland China – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws , including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions .

Summary:  The People’s Republic of China (PRC) government arbitrarily enforces local laws, including issuing exit bans on U.S. citizens and citizens of other countries, without fair and transparent process under the law.

The Department of State has determined the risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals by the PRC government exists in the PRC.

U.S. citizens traveling or residing in the PRC may be detained without access to U.S. consular services or information about their alleged crime. U.S. citizens in the PRC may be subjected to interrogations and detention without fair and transparent treatment under the law.

Foreigners in the PRC, including but not limited to businesspeople, former foreign-government personnel, academics, relatives of PRC citizens involved in legal disputes, and journalists have been interrogated and detained by PRC officials for alleged violations of PRC national security laws. The PRC has also interrogated, detained, and expelled U.S. citizens living and working in the PRC.

PRC authorities appear to have broad discretion to deem a wide range of documents, data, statistics, or materials as state secrets and to detain and prosecute foreign nationals for alleged espionage. There is increased official scrutiny of U.S. and third-country firms, such as professional service and due diligence companies, operating in the PRC. Security personnel could detain U.S. citizens or subject them to prosecution for conducting research or accessing publicly available material inside the PRC.

Security personnel could detain and/or deport U.S. citizens for sending private electronic messages critical of the PRC, Hong Kong SAR, or Macau SAR governments.

In addition, the PRC government has used restrictions on travel or departure from the PRC, or so-called exit bans, to:

  • compel individuals to participate in PRC government investigations;
  • pressure family members of the restricted individual to return to the PRC from abroad;
  • resolve civil disputes in favor of PRC citizens; and
  • gain bargaining leverage over foreign governments.

U.S. citizens might only become aware of an exit ban when they attempt to depart the PRC, and there may be no available legal process to contest an exit ban in a court of law. Relatives, including minor children, of those under investigation in the PRC may become subject to an exit ban.

The PRC government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual U.S.-PRC citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may be subject to additional scrutiny and harassment. If you are a U.S. citizen and choose to enter Mainland China on travel documents other than a U.S. passport and are detained or arrested, the PRC government may not notify the U.S. Embassy or the U.S. Consulates General or allow consular access.

Check with the PRC Embassy in the United States for the most updated information on travel to the PRC. In some limited circumstances travelers to Mainland China may face additional COVID-19 testing requirements to enter some facilities or events.

The Department of State does not provide or coordinate direct medical care to private U.S. citizens abroad. U.S. citizens overseas may receive PRC-approved COVID-19 vaccine doses where they are eligible.

Do not consume drugs in the PRC or prior to arriving in the PRC. A positive drug test, even if the drug was legal elsewhere, can lead to immediate detention, fines, deportation, and/or a ban from re-entering the PRC. PRC authorities may compel cooperation with blood, urine, or hair testing. Penalties for drug offense may exceed penalties imposed in the United States.

Demonstrations : Participating in demonstrations or any other activities that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result in criminal charges. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid demonstrations.

XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION, TIBET AUTONOMOUS REGION, and TIBETAN AUTONOMOUS PREFECTURES

Extra security measures, such as security checks and increased levels of police presence and surveillance, are common in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Tibet Autonomous Region, and Tibetan Autonomous Prefectures. Authorities may impose curfews and travel restrictions on short notice.

If you decide to travel to Mainland China:

  • Enter the PRC on your U.S. passport with a valid PRC visa and keep it with you.
  • Read the travel information page for Mainland China .
  • Enroll in the  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Avoid demonstrations.
  • Exercise caution in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
  • Avoid taking photographs of protesters or police without permission.
  • Keep a low profile.
  • If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify U.S. Embassy Beijing or the nearest U.S. Consulate General immediately.
  • Review the  China Country Security Report  from the Overseas Security Advisory Council.
  • Do not consume drugs in the PRC or prior to arriving in the PRC.
  • Follow the Department of State on  Facebook  and  Twitter . Follow U.S. Embassy Beijing on  Twitter ,  WeChat , and  Weibo .
  • Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page for the latest  Travel Health Information  related to the PRC.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.
  • Review the Traveler’s Checklist .

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws .

Summary: Hong Kong SAR authorities have dramatically restricted civil liberties since the Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) imposed the Law of the PRC on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong SAR on June 30, 2020. Following the Hong Kong SAR government’s enactment of its own Safeguarding National Security Ordinance on March 23, 2024, Hong Kong SAR authorities are expected to take additional actions to further restrict civil liberties.

The 2020 National Security Law outlines a broad range of vaguely defined offenses, such as acts of secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign entities. The 2024 Safeguarding National Security Ordinance builds on this framework with additional vaguely defined offenses, such as treason, insurrection, theft of state secrets, sabotage against public infrastructure, and external interference. According to the legislation, these offenses are applicable to foreign nationals within the Hong Kong SAR and to individuals, including U.S. citizens and permanent residents, located outside its borders. Under these provisions, anyone who criticizes the PRC and/or Hong Kong SAR authorities may face arrest, detention, expulsion, and/or prosecution. Hong Kong SAR authorities are attempting to enforce these provisions against individuals, including U.S. citizens and permanent residents, residing outside of their jurisdiction by offering cash rewards for information leading to their arrests in the Hong Kong SAR.

Dual Nationality: The Hong Kong SAR government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual U.S.-PRC citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may be subject to additional scrutiny and harassment. If you are a dual U.S.-PRC citizen and enter Hong Kong SAR on a U.S. passport, and you are detained or arrested, PRC authorities are under an obligation to notify the U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate General of your detention and to allow U.S. consular officials to have access to you. In practice, however, U.S. consular officers may be prevented from providing consular assistance, even to those who have entered on their U.S. passports. For more information, visit Consular Protection and Right of Abode in HK(SAR) for Dual Nationals - U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau .

Demonstrations : Participating in demonstrations or any other activities that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result in criminal charges under the 2020 National Security Law and/or the 2024 Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid demonstrations.

If you decide to travel to the Hong Kong SAR:

  • Enter the Hong Kong SAR on your U.S. passport and keep it with you.
  • Read the travel information page for the Hong Kong SAR .
  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau immediately.
  • Review the China Country Security Report from the Overseas Security Advisory Council.
  • Do not consume drugs in the Hong Kong SAR or prior to arriving in the Hong Kong SAR.
  • Follow the Department of State on  Facebook  and  Twitter . Follow U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau on  Facebook  and  Twitter .
  • Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page for the latest  Travel Health Information  related to the Hong Kong SAR.
  • Monitor local media, local transportations sites, and apps like  MTR Mobile  or  Citybus  for updates.

Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to a limited ability to provide emergency consular services. Exercise increased caution due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.

Summary:  The U.S. government has a limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Macau SAR due to People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel restrictions on U.S. diplomatic personnel.

Even in an emergency, the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires all U.S. diplomatic personnel, including those accredited to the Macau SAR, to apply for and receive visas before entering the Macau SAR. Approval takes at least five to seven days, significantly limiting the U.S. government’s ability to offer timely consular services in the Macau SAR.

Dual Nationality: The Macau SAR government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual U.S.-PRC citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may be subject to additional scrutiny and harassment. If you are a dual U.S.-PRC citizen and enter the Macau SAR on a U.S. passport, and you are detained or arrested, PRC authorities are under an obligation to notify the U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate General of your detention and to allow U.S. consular officials to have access to you. In practice, however, U.S. consular officers may be prevented from providing consular assistance, even to those who have entered on their U.S. passports. For more information, visit Consular Protection and Right of Abode in HK(SAR) for Dual Nationals - U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau .

Demonstrations : Participating in demonstrations or any other activities that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result in criminal charges. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid demonstrations.

If you decide to travel to the Macau SAR:

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  • Read the travel information page for the Macau SAR .
  • If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify Review the China Country Security Report from the Overseas Security Advisory Council.
  • Do not consume drugs in the Macau SAR or prior to arriving in the Macau SAR.
  • Follow the Department of State on  Facebook  and  Twitter . Follow U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau on  Facebook  and  Twitter .
  • Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page for the latest  Travel Health Information  related to the Macau SAR.
  • Monitor local media and the Macau Government Tourism Office website for updates.
  • Review your flight status with your airline or at the Macau International Airport website.

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    Tourism Commission, Hong Kong SAR - In order to maintain Hong Kong's position as the top destination city for visitors in Asia, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region established the Tourism Commission in May 1999. ... While the number of Mainland arrivals decreased by 14.2% in 2019, the Mainland continued to be our ...

  3. Tourism Statistics

    Receive the latest research and statistics, such as monthly visitor arrival reports, to keep up-to-date with travel industry trends.

  4. C&SD : Tourism

    Visitor arrivals (Number) Visitor arrivals (Year-on-year % change) Business Receipts Index for tourism, convention and exhibition services Percentage share of value added of Tourism in GDP (%) Press Releases Press Release section. Latest Release Date ... (Hong Kong Tourism Board)

  5. Facts & Statistics

    Tourism Commission, Hong Kong SAR - In order to maintain Hong Kong's position as the top destination city for visitors in Asia, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region established the Tourism Commission in May 1999. ... Hong Kong's top ten visitor source markets in 2018 in the order of arrival number were the Mainland ...

  6. Hong Kong: visitor arrivals 2023

    The number of visitor arrivals in Hong Kong totaled only around 600 thousand in 2022. Hong Kong tourism was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  7. Tourist figures in Q1 top 11 million

    Tourist arrivals in Hong Kong topped 11 million in the first quarter of the year, continuing a post-pandemic rebound as the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced fresh measures to attract ...

  8. PDF Hong Kong : The Facts Tourism

    The tourism industry is one of the major pillars of the economy of Hong Kong. In 2018, it contributed to around 4.5% of Hong Kong's GDP and employed around 257 000 persons, accounting for about 6.6% of total employment. In 2019, total visitor arrivals declined by 14.2% over 2018 to 55.91 million, reflecting the impact of the local social ...

  9. PDF 2023 年 1 月訪港旅客統計 Monthly Report

    HKTB Research 2023 年 1 月訪港旅客統計 Monthly Report - Visitor Arrival Statistics : Jan 2023 1. 訪港旅客人次撮要(按居住國家/地區計) Total Visitor Arrivals by Country / Region of Residence 2022 年 1 月 2023 年 1 月 2021 年 1 至 12 月 2022 年 1 至 12 月

  10. HKTB Announces 34 Million Full-Year Visitor Arrivals in 2023

    The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced provisional whole-year visitor arrivals of 34 million in 2023, about four million of whom visited in December. On a full-year basis, the Mainland remained the largest visitor source market for Hong Kong, with satisfactory visitor arrivals during Labour Day Golden Week, the summer holidays, and ...

  11. Hong Kong: monthly visitor arrivals 2024

    In March 2024, the number of visitor arrivals in Hong Kong amounted to approximately 3.4 million.

  12. Development and importance of tourism for Hong Kong

    By putting the tourist numbers in relation to the population of Hong Kong, the result is much more comparable picture: With 0.012 tourists per resident, Hong Kong ranked 122nd in the world. In East Asia, it ranked 2nd. ... Development of the tourism sector in Hong Kong from 1995 to 2021 The following chart shows the number of tourist arrivals ...

  13. Recent Research & Statistics

    Get PartnerNet's latest travel trade publications, research and statistics to understand the facts and development of Hong Kong tourism industry.

  14. The Hong Kong Tourism Board Announced 3.57 Million Total Visitor

    /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) today announced that the provisional total number of visitor arrivals in 2020 was 3.57 million, a 93.6% drop...

  15. International tourism, number of arrivals

    International tourism, number of arrivals - Hong Kong SAR, China. World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.

  16. Tourist spending in Hong Kong may drop 16% this year

    Tourist spending in Hong Kong expected to drop 16% this year despite possible 35% uptick in arrivals - tourism bureau. Following Hong Kong's full reopening in early 2023, the return of ...

  17. Hong Kong Tourism Statistics 1960-2024

    Hong Kong tourism statistics for 2019 was 32,697,000,000.00, a 22.73% decline from 2018. International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country.

  18. Facts & Statistics

    Tourism Commission, Hong Kong SAR - In order to maintain Hong Kong's position as the top destination city for visitors in Asia, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region established the Tourism Commission in May 1999. ... As for non-Mainland markets, the number of visitors from short-haul markets in 2015 was 8.9 million (-1. ...

  19. 10 million visitors came to Hong Kong in first 5 months of year, but

    More than 10 million visitors arrived in Hong Kong in the first five months of this year, accounting for 40 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, but a top tourism official has warned labour shortages ...

  20. Tourism in Hong Kong

    Because Hong Kong benefits from favorable taxation rules, it is a favored location for tourists from elsewhere in China to purchase luxury goods like cosmetics, jewelry, and designer fashion goods.: 116 Tourism events. Hong Kong has a number a events throughout the year that are aimed at attracting visitors.

  21. Hong Kong records almost 13 million arrivals in ...

    Hong Kong recorded almost 13 million visitor arrivals in the first half of 2023. The figure, however, is less than half of what the city saw pre-Covid. According to a Tourism Board statement ...

  22. Hong Kong cable car attraction at 95% of pre-pandemic heights, lifted

    Hong Kong's Ngong Ping cable car attraction at 95 per cent of pre-pandemic heights, but long-haul visitor numbers from Europe and US still to bounce back.

  23. Facts & Statistics

    Hong Kong's tourism industry was affected by a number of external factors in recent years, including the subpar global economic growth and intensifying regional competition posed by neighbouring tourist destinations as a result of factors such as depreciation of their currencies, rendering the industry undergoing a period of consolidation.

  24. Hong Kong welcomes 40 tourism representatives from mainland ...

    Around 40 tourism sector representatives and media from the eight mainland Chinese cities recently added to a solo travel scheme have arrived in Hong Kong for an "in-depth exploration" of the city ...

  25. Get online

    The Hong Kong Tourism Board in-town visitor centre located at Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier provides a free mobile charging service. See here for more details. Practical Info. You can always stay in touch in Hong Kong with a wide array of options to get online: from Wi-Fi hotspots to tourist SIM cards and mobile charging stations across the city.

  26. China Travel Advisory

    China Travel Advisory. Updated due to new national security legislation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Summary: Reconsider travel to Mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions. Exercise increased caution when traveling to the Hong Kong ...