Inbound tourism numbers rise 3pc to hit 4.5m in July
The Hong Kong Tourism Board said provisional figures for visitor arrivals in July added up to 4.5 million, representing a three percent year-on-year increase, thanks to a series of major international MICE events and activities. "Among these, the Chinese mainland market maintained a stable overall performance, and long-haul markets continued to demonstrate strong growth momentum," the board said…
Hong Kong's inbound tourism numbers surged by 3% in July to reach 4.5 million visitors, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board. The increase was largely attributed to a host of major international MICE events and activities that took place during the month. The Chinese mainland market remained stable, while long-haul markets showed strong growth momentum, with arrivals from these markets up by 17% to 307,000 visitors.
On the other hand, short-haul markets experienced a 9% decline, likely due to rising fuel costs resulting from the situation in the Middle East, which affected flight capacity. The board highlighted that the series of MICE events, such as the "108th Lions International Convention" and the "LEAP East" technology exhibition, contributed to the rise in business and MICE visitors.
In the first seven months of the year, visitor arrivals had already grown by 11% to surpass 31.2 million. Looking forward, the board plans to host a series of flagship mega events, including festive celebrations, sports, and culinary events, to attract more visitors. They also intend to collaborate with the industry to launch promotional activities, aiming to encourage visitors to explore Hong Kong's diverse neighborhoods and unique travel experiences, ultimately extending stay durations, boosting spending, and generating greater economic benefits for the tourism and related sectors.
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