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LoginHong Kong’s tourism industry has been relatively sluggish since last year,The number of tourists visiting Hong Kong has been declining for more than a year,So Kam-leung, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong SAR Government said on the 28th,The number of tourists visiting Hong Kong in the first half of July stopped falling and rebounded,Overall visitor arrivals to Hong Kong increased by 5% year-on-year.3%。
Su Jinliang said in an interview with Hong Kong media,Mainland tourists increased by 3% year-on-year in the first half of July.5%;11 more non-mainland tourists.3%,I believe it is because the Hong Kong Tourism Board vigorously promotes Hong Kong,Plus the currency appreciation of some countries,And terrorist attacks in Europe,188bet Online Sports Betting and Casino Influence on the choice of tourist destination,He hopes the trend of increasing passengers will continue,Driving the recovery of the retail industry。
Su Jinliang pointed out,Want to use different package services,Let tourists see the different characteristics of Hong Kong。The authorities will cooperate with surrounding areas,Develop the long-distance market in the direction of “one journey with multiple stops”。As for the two-year food truck pilot program,Su Jinliang said that the service will be put into operation in 8 designated locations as soon as the end of the year,In addition to attracting tourists,will also be welcomed by Hong Kong citizens。In addition, several theme parks have been updated to update internal facilities,Believe that Hong Kong’s tourism industry can develop steadily。
Asked whether more mainland cities will be opened for free travel,Su Jinliang said,The tourism industry needs healthy and sustainable development,On the one hand, explore how to increase overnight visitors,On the other hand, we must also pay attention to citizens’ demands。
Tung Yiu-chung, Director-General of the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong, told a reporter from China News Service,The rebound trend proves that Hong Kong is still attractive,And because hotel room rates have been reduced,Non-mainland tourists increased significantly。Hong Kong’s good public security is a point of pride,Terrorist attacks occurred one after another in other areas,Allow some tourists to change their destination and travel to Hong Kong。
The second half of the year depends on the specific measures taken by the tourism industry,In addition, Hong Kong is about to hold the first Formula E racing and other sports events,Organizing wine and food festivals and various performances and other recreational activities,The number of tourists visiting Hong Kong is likely to continue to improve。
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