China News Service, Hong Kong, February 18 The spokesman of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR**) said on the 18th that during the Spring Festival holiday (February 10-17) in the mainland this year, the overall number of visitors to Hong Kong reached the level of the same period in 2018, and the number of mainland visitors to Hong Kong exceeded the level of the same period in 2018. The reception was smooth in all aspects, and the passengers generally gave positive comments.
On February 18, citizens and tourists watched and relaxed in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo by China News Service reporter Hou Yu.
During the Mainland Spring Festival holiday, the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ** preliminarily recorded a total of about 14360,000 visitor arrivals, of which 12550,000 Mainland visitors visit Hong Kong through various land, sea and air control points, with an average of about 15 Mainland visitor arrivals per day70,000, 25 higher than the 2023 Labor Day holiday and the National Day ** week3% and 149%, which also exceeded the average daily number of passengers in the same period in 2018.
The peak day for mainland visitors to enter the country is February 12 (the third day of the Lunar New Year), with about 1860,000 visits to Hong Kong; On average, the most popular port of entry for Mainland visitors is West Kowloon of the XRL, followed by Lo Wu.
On February 18, citizens and tourists watched and relaxed in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo by China News Service reporter Hou Yu.
According to the industry, the occupancy rate of hotels in Hong Kong reached 90% in the first few days of the Spring Festival holiday, and the occupancy rate of the whole holiday exceeded 80%, which can also benefit different catering and retail outlets. According to the registration data of the Hong Kong Travel Industry Authority, a total of about 1,980 Mainland inbound tour groups arrived in Hong Kong during the Spring Festival holiday, involving about 6 visitors60,000, accounting for about 5 percent of the total number of Mainland visitors to Hong Kong3%。
Citizens and tourists take photos in front of the Year of the Dragon decoration at a shopping mall in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District on February 18. Photo by China News Service reporter Hou Yu.
Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region **, said that the number of mainland visitors to Hong Kong during the Spring Festival holiday exceeded the level of the same period in 2018, and the city's very lively market also increased the revenue of the catering and retail sectors. He believes that mainland visitors will be able to experience Hong Kong's strong Spring Festival atmosphere and unique urban charm. The HKSAR** will sum up its experience and continue to attract and welcome visitors. (ENDS).
*: China News Network.