Tourism Insights
To discover the latest tourism trends, take a look at the comprehensive visitor arrival statistics from Jan 2023 to Feb 2024.
Daily Arrivals to Hong Kong
- The momentum continues and recovery ramps up to over 70% in the beginning of 2024.
Arrival By Market (Up to March)
- As of Feb 2024, the Mainland arrivals’ recovery has reached over 70% as benefited from their Chinese New Year Holidays.
- Among International markets, SEA has recovered the fastest, which has almost achieved pre-pandemic level. This is followed by Long-haul, South Korea and Taiwan, which are recovering steadily as the flight capacity gradually picks up.
Overnight Arrivals and Length of Stay
- The proportion of overnight visitors is still higher than pre-pandemic, while the length of stay has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Per-Capita Spending
- Per-capita spending has returned to pre-pandemic level since 2023 Q3. Shopping spending has gradually declined as visitors have become more rational and focused on experience.
Tourism & Related Industries
- Hotel occupancy stayed at around 85%. Hotel room rates peaked in December and exceeded 2018 level.
- Total retail sales and restaurant receipts in Hong Kong recovered over 80% of 2018 levels.