Tourism officials on Sunday expressed optimism the industry would enjoy a merry festive period this year, in part because of the boost by the resumption of the multi-entry permit scheme for Shenzhen residents.
The new tourism minister, Rosanna Law, said Saturday saw some 145,000 visitor arrivals from the mainland, nearly 30 percent more than the daily average for November.
Law believed this was due to last Sunday’s resumption of multi-entry permits for Shenzhen residents, saying various sectors should seize the opportunities brought by these visitors.
“We have so many tourists coming in so let’s work together and show a smile,” Law told reporters.
“We’ve heard mainland travellers saying in interviews that we are smiling more and that…
