Mainland Visitors during Golden Week Hit Pre-Pandemic Level: Proposed resumption of Multi-entry Visas Expects to revitalize the tourism industry

  According to the latest data from the Wisers Tourism Index, the number of inbound travelers to Hong Kong is expected to significantly increase throughout October, primarily benefiting from the National Day Golden Week.   Since the end of September, promotions for the “MTR Octopus Fare-paying Trip Discounts” have appeared on mainland OTA media and…

Golden Week Insights: Is Cultural Depth More Attractive than Fireworks for Reviving Hong Kong Tourism?

During the Golden Week, the Hong Kong Tourism Board organized events like marine pyrotechnic displays on May 1 and launched a “Golden Week Travel Website” for visitors, providing information on special offers, transportation, and attraction opening times. Additionally, the Yau Tsim Mong Shopping Festival, initiated by the Yau Tsim Mong District Office and District Council,…

Ahead of Golden Week: Has Hong Kong’s reputation as a shopping paradise changed? “Hong Kong Style” Check-ins Become the Latest Travel Trend

Influx of Mainland Visitors Peaks During Qingming Festival 2024 During the Qingming Festival holiday (April 4-6, 2024), Hong Kong’s Immigration Department recorded a total of 362,000 entries from mainland visitors. This represents a significant 112% increase from the same period in 2023, although it still has not returned to the pre-pandemic levels of 2019, which…