According to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) *** news, from February 10 to 17, the Hong Kong SAR ** Immigration Department initially recorded about 14360,000 visitor arrivals to Hong Kong, reaching the same level in 2018. Among them, 125 are mainland tourists50,000 people, with an average daily entry volume of about 15 in 8 days70,000 person-times, higher than the 2023 Labor Day holiday and National Day holiday respectively9%, reaching the level of the same period in 2018.
According to the Macao Government Tourism Office, preliminary statistics show that about 135 visitors visited Macao from 10 to 17 February80,000 passengers, including 103 mainland tourists50,000 passengers, accounting for 76 of the total number of visitors to Macao2%, with a daily average of more than 1290,000 person-times, an average daily increase of 243 compared with the Spring Festival holiday in 20230%。February 12 was the second highest recorded in a single day, with an average of nearly 170,000 visitors per day.
During the Spring Festival holiday, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR**) implemented special arrangements for border clearance at some control points, and organised "Colourful Day and Night in 18 Districts" activities throughout the territory, including the Tin Hau Festival in Sai Kung and Tsing Yi, Tam Kung Festival in Shau Kei Wan and Hung Christmas in Ap Lei Chau, Luen Wo Lantern Market in North District, and Lantern Festival Lantern Festival in Sha Tin and outlying islands. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has once again held the Chinese New Year Parade and Lunar New Year Fireworks Display for the first time in five years, attracting a large number of tourists. According to the registration data of the Hong Kong Travel Industry Authority, about 1,980 Mainland tour groups visited Hong Kong during the Spring Festival holiday.
During the Lunar New Year holiday, Macao made full use of its local historical and cultural resources to organise splendid festive activities at historic districts and World Heritage sites, including traditional dragon and lion dances, as well as float parades and fireworks displays, attracting visitors from all over the world to Macao to celebrate the festive season and experience the charm of "tourism +". According to statistics, the average occupancy rate of hotel establishments in Macao reached 95%, an increase of nearly 10% compared to the Spring Festival holiday in 2023.
*: China Tourism News.