The number of mainland Chinese tourists arriving in Hong Kong on Saturday jumped by nearly 17 per cent compared with the level recorded on November 30, before the central government resumed a multiple-entry visa scheme for Shenzhen residents.
But an industry leader warned that a greater diversity of attractions was needed to keep the momentum of arrivals going.
Thousands of mainland tourists packed Tsim Sha Tsui on Sunday morning, posing for pictures and taking boat tours along Victoria Harbour, as local businesses tried to keep up with the demand.
Wong Mei-tung, who offers boat tours, said she barely had a break the day before due to the intense demand for a 40-minute trip, priced at HK$150 (US$19.3).
“I noticed a significant number of…
