Concerns over earthquakes have contributed to a decline in the number of Hong Kong residents joining tour groups to some popular Asian destinations this Easter, despite prices falling by as much as 15 per cent over last year’s level, one of the city’s largest travel agents has said.
Steve Huen Kwok-chuen, executive director of EGL Tours, also told a radio programme on Sunday that tour group prices were decreasing due to the stronger Hong Kong dollar and cheaper flights as the cost of jet fuel fell and airline passenger capacity increased.
“For a six-day trip to Japan, prices range from about HK$10,000 [US$1,290] to HK$13,000 this year, down from HK$10,000 to HK$16,000 last year, which is quite a marked decline,” he said.
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