TTT NEWS NETWORK
KOLKATA, 30 SEPTEMBER 2023:
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that, benefitting from the peak season of summer holidays, Hong Kong recorded preliminary visitor arrivals of about 4.1 million for August, representing a 14% month-on-month increase.
The figure is equivalent to 84% of the pre-pandemic level (i.e. average figure of the same months in 2017-19). Cumulatively, over 20 million visitor arrivals were recorded from January to August this year. Overall, Hong Kong’s tourism industry is recovering at a steady and gradual pace. However, factors such as currency exchange rates, airline capacity and the global economic outlook will continue to affect the actual pace of the recovery.
The HKTB will organise a series of flagship events in the coming months, including mega events held in the evenings, including the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, Hong Kong WinterFest and Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations to create a city-wide festive ambience and entice participation of both visitors and the public.
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