Almost 680,000 tourists visit SAR, says Tourism Board

[RTHK] - 02/1/2025

Preliminary figures for the Lunar New Year point to a rebound in tourist numbers, including overseas visitors. The Tourism Board said on Saturday that Hong Kong attracted close to 680,000 tourists from Tuesday to Friday, a 6 percent year-on-year increase. The board's executive director Dane (…)



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