Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | Why tourism-hungry Hong Kong needs to get with the times, put inclusion front and centre and even become a diversity hub

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Presently, dining in the city remains a gastronomic journey, albeit marred by exorbitant prices and inconsistent service standards that do not always align with the food quality. Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan recently addressed the grievances of local retailers and restaurants about residents crossing the border in pursuit of more affordable options. Above: Hongkongers … Read more

Opinion | Expert guest lecturers enliven group tours in many places. Good luck finding any who’d dare to explain Hong Kong nowadays

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According to a succession of chief executives, tourism is vitally important to the local economy. But like much else in contemporary Hong Kong, this allegedly key industry continues to wallow in the doldrums. Presentation of local “attractions” remains problematic. Preferred tour-bus-style excursion routes were originally designed – back in the 1970s – to give readily … Read more

Opinion | Why Hong Kong’s skyline is the best in the world, despite the flak from Chinese social media – it’s one of the things I miss most about the city

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Hong Kong’s famous skyline was almost always in view when I lived in the city. But even after 28 years, I did not tire of it. Now, back in England, it is one of the features of life in the city I miss. The unique cityscape, with its forest of skyscrapers, dramatic hills and stunning … Read more

Opinion | For Hong Kong to go global, it could start by valuing the local

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Over the past few months, the Hong Kong government has been busy promoting the city to the world. Although the last mega event – a match between Inter Miami and the Hong Kong XI that brought football superstar Lionel Messi to Hong Kong – disappointed many, the city will continue to host large-scale events from … Read more

Opinion | To attract tourists again, Hong Kong must look to Harbin, China’s ice capital, for lessons. But could we ever offer that city’s warmth?

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In response to the post-Covid era and the sluggish global economy, the government launched various campaigns to promote the city’s diverse attractions, cultural heritage, nature, arts scene and culinary landscape. Hong Kong’s Temple Street night market bustles with people on December 18, 2023. Photo: Elson LI Additionally, shopping and entertainment were emphasised to capitalise on … Read more

Opinion | Trip.com’s 2023 Hong Kong travel trends: where people went, number of flights they took, and more; and how Jay Chou is the one to watch (or avoid) in 2024

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Trip.com’s intel comes from its own search and booking platforms (including Skyscanner and the AI-powered TripGenie), rather than official sources, but given the size of the operation, it must have a fair amount of insight. To the surprise of nobody, Shenzhen was one of the most popular destinations for Hongkongers in 2023. Photo: Shutterstock “On … Read more