The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) reports an 80% increase in visitor arrivals for the first five months of 2024, highlighting significant growth in tourism.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has reported a significant surge in visitor arrivals for the first five months of 2024. Provisional figures for May indicate that visitor numbers reached 3.4 million, marking a 20% year-on-year increase. Of these, Mainland visitors accounted for 2.63 million, representing a 15% increase compared to the same period last year. Non-Mainland visitors saw a remarkable 43% year-on-year growth, totaling over 770,000.
Cumulatively, from January to May 2024, Hong Kong welcomed a total of 18 million visitors. This figure reflects an impressive 80%…