Hong Kong can expect at least single-digit growth of the number of mainland Chinese tourists over the five-day Labour Day “golden week” holiday beginning on Thursday, according to an industry leader, while a hotel operator has said the occupancy rate is likely to hit about 96 per cent.
Timothy Chui Ting-pong, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Association, said on Tuesday that mainland tourists would be drawn to the city mainly due to the multi-entry visa scheme designed for Shenzhen residents.
“I think the [percentage] increase would be at least single digit [year on year], as the base figure for the multi-entry visa scheme for Shenzhen residents is quite large. During every big holiday. These visitors are the ones driving…
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