Posted 12/26/2023, 6:59:36 AM
Hong Kong Residents Flock Abroad for Holidays While Hospitality Sector Struggles at Home
- Hong Kong recorded 1.32 million outbound trips by residents over Christmas holidays, nearly 3 times more than visitor arrivals
- Hospitality industry says business slower than last year when Covid restrictions were in place
- Official urges government to boost local consumption through ties with industry, concerts, bringing global stars
- Retail sector legislator says resident trips abroad affected retail, though cosmetics did well
- Record numbers used Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to mainland over holidays, over 300,000 trips in 3 days