Hong Kong visitor arrivals off to strong start in 2026, up 9.6% to 7.23 million

Hong Kong has begun 2026 with a surge in inbound tourism, welcoming 7.23 million visitors to date, marking a 9.6 per cent increase compared with the previous year. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said that 1.43 million mainland Chinese visitors were expected during the Lunar New Year holiday, up by 6 per cent from last year. He attributed the expected boost to the mega-events scheduled throughout the holiday. “Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year atmosphere is rich and vibrant, blending...

By Ng Kang-chung,Oscar Liu