HK needs diversified source markets, tourism rep says
The Travel Industry Council (TIC) said Hong Kong must work to expand its visitor source markets, while leveraging on Beijing's visa-free transit policy to strengthen its role as a travel gateway to the mainland. TIC chairman Tommy Tam noted the SAR is already benefiting from the relaxation of visa-free entry rules for transit passengers, which took effect last year. Under the refined policy,…
Hong Kong's Travel Industry Council (TIC) has called for the city to diversify its source markets for tourism, leveraging Beijing's visa-free transit policy to bolster its role as a travel gateway to mainland China. TIC chairman Tommy Tam highlighted the positive impact of the recent relaxation of visa-free entry rules for transit passengers, which now allows citizens from 55 countries to stay for up to 10 days in Hong Kong.
Tam emphasized the importance of tapping into long-haul mainland visitors beyond the Greater Bay Area (GBA) as high-speed rail connectivity improves, and suggested that Hong Kong should expand its appeal to Belt and Road regions, particularly the Middle East, ASEAN, and Central Asia, to create a balanced and resilient tourism portfolio.
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