Hong Kong to welcome 45 million travellers by year-end

[RTHK] - 12/14/2024

The newly appointed Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism expects Hong Kong to see 45 million visitor arrivals by the end of 2024. The government earlier estimated that the region would welcome 46 million tourists by year-end. Speaking on a Commercial Radio programme, Rosanna Law pointed out (…)



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