TOPIC

Tourism

Related Topics:
A mainland Chinese traveller uses his Octopus card at Lo Wu MTR station during the National Day “golden week” break. Photo: Eugene Lee

Octopus logs HK$100 million worth of tourist spending over National Day break

E-payment service provider also says number of active users of ‘tourist mobile Octopus’ during break tripled compared with last year.

Protests, pub crawl ban. Mass tourism pressure mounts in European cities

Follow the Mozart trail in Salzburg, Austria, birthplace of the genius

From Singapore to Thailand and the Philippines, expect some wetter weeks ahead

Above-average rainfall is forecast to sweep Southeast Asia over the coming months, as La Nina conditions bring storms and downpours.

videocam
Dark rain clouds hover above Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino late last month

Plan for HK$336 million Chinese culture centre in Hong Kong gets initial nod

Chinese Culture Experience Centre expected to receive about 80,000 to 90,000 visitors annually on completion in 2028.

6 winter travel ideas off the tourist trail, from Portugal to Morocco

Winter resorts away from the crowds that should be on your radar, from a beachside hideaway in the Bahamas to an upscale Red Sea retreat.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Review | Is Rosewood Phuket a hidden gem on the popular Thai island?

Style reviews Rosewood Phuket’s extravagant 4-bedroom Palm House and finds a next-level sanctuary with infinity pools and luxe amenities, as well as private chefs and a personal butler

Rosewood Phuket’s Coral House and Palm House cater to larger groups of travellers looking for top-notch service and luxurious accommodation. Photos: Handout

My Style: English designer Anya Hindmarch on her favourite things

Made a dame this year by King Charles, Hindmarch’s tastes span the series Slow Horses and Turnbull & Asser dressing gowns, to London’s specialist retailers John Sandoe for books and Green & Stone for pencils

China’s tiger mums spend holidays at Singapore colleges to give children an edge

For many Chinese parents, Singapore compares favourably to the US as a much safer place to study and to Australia as a cheaper place to stay.

Editorial | Hong Kong firms should make most of new Cepa deal to feel benefit

Further expansion of free-trade pact removes barriers for companies in seven Hong Kong sectors wanting to do business in mainland China.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po (front, left) and China’s Minister of Commerce, Li Yongjie (front, right), during the signing of an amendment to the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA). Photo: Eugene Lee

Chung Yeung Festival: more than 517,000 Hongkongers cross border for holiday

Lawmaker also slams railway operator’s stopgap crowd measure of terminating northbound train service before reaching border stations.

Passengers pass through the Lo Wu checkpoint heading to Shenzhen during the Chung Yeung Festival. Photo: Dickson Lee

Panda Watch: Hong Kong cubs starting to develop their own distinctive features

Ocean Park says ‘Elder Sister’ has little black bumps on her shoulder while ‘Little Brother’ does not.

World Games Series debut in Hong Kong to allow city to host multi-sport events

One observer says three-day event will ‘warm up’ city to go beyond single sports competitions such as the Hong Kong Sevens.

Is Macau’s top job hopeful betting against the house by taking aim at casinos?

Diversifying the economy is a tall order from Beijing, especially when gaming still brings in billions, experts say.

4
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

12 tourists trapped in former Colorado gold mine rescued, 1 dead

A mechanical problem with a lift occurred at a depth of around 150 metres in the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine.

A winch brings up trapped mine visitors at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine. Photo: The Gazette via AP

Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows sell out in 90 minutes, including HK$6,599 ticket

‘Ultimate Spheres Experience’ tickets at HK$6,599 for April 11 performance sold out as early as 10.10am.

16

Editorial | Challenges ahead for Hong Kong businesses after surge during golden week

City hotels, restaurants and retailers may have enjoyed the National Day holiday, but they need more than seasonal booms to survive.

Advertisement
Advertisement

155 bus routes to be affected as 6,000 riders hit roads in Hong Kong Cyclothon

Some roads in West Kowloon and New Territories South will be closed in stages from 1am on Sunday, police say.

The Cyclothon is open to both amateur and elite participants. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong, mainland China expand Cepa to cover sectors such as tourism, TV and film

Officials sign amendment to Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement, with finance chief Paul Chan hailing move as bringing ‘win-win results’.

Hong Kong faces ‘challenge’ to hit projected 46 million visitors: tourism sector

Tourism sector lawmaker and Travel Industry Council chief point to labour shortages in industry, suggest foreign university students could fill gap.

Why is Hong Kong such a hot destination for Japanese tourists?

Japanese tourist arrivals to Hong Kong are up 106 per cent so far this year, but industry analysts say the weak yen threatens further growth.

videocam
Japanese tourists in Hong Kong visit a Doraemon exhibition in July. Photo: Dickson Lee

China’s ‘golden week’ saw spending regain its shine, buoyed by confidence boost

Chinese travellers and tourists spent 700.82 billion yuan during the just-ended holiday week – a 7.9 per cent increase from the same period in pre-pandemic 2019.

10
China saw a substantial bump in revenue over the “golden week” holiday as mainland consumers spent more generously. Photo: AFP

Cross-border trips near pre-pandemic levels during China’s ‘golden week’ holiday

The week-long National Day break saw more than 13 million travellers crossing the mainland’s borders.

videocam

Unruly tourists could be jailed for life as Indonesia’s Bali steps up penalties

Increase in length of jail terms, more surveillance efforts part of law-enforcement drive to keep rule-breakers at bay, officials say.

videocam

Tencent says WeChat payments jump during China’s ‘golden week’

Consumers in China appear to have loosened their purse strings after Beijing announced a slew of heavyweight measures to boost the economy.

Tourists visiting the Great Wall in Beijing during the “golden week” national holiday. Photo: Reuters

Thailand aims for tourism boom in 2025, even as Chinese travellers slow to return

The government is collaborating with travel companies and launching a campaign to promote Thai culture and lesser-known destinations.

Chinese tourists pose for a group photo at Ancient Siam in Samut Prakan, Thailand. Photo: Xinhua

Why you should visit Desaru Coast, Malaysia’s new holiday hotspot

Luxury resorts, pristine beaches and award-winning spas combine with a strong eco ethos at Malaysia’s crowd-free Desaru Coast.

Why a hotel and rail plan for Japan’s Mount Fuji makes ‘many people very angry’

Officials say the plan could help curb overtourism and generate billions in revenue – as activists worry it threatens the fragile ecosystem.

videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Tourism
Stories about leisure travel in Hong Kong, China, Asia, and around the world.
last updated:
13 September, 2024
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement