Single-digit rise forecast for mainland tourists in Hong Kong over ‘golden week’

Single-digit rise forecast for mainland tourists in Hong Kong over ‘golden week’

Hong Kong Tourism Association chief says his prediction is conservative, while a hotel operator expects about 96 per cent occupancy.

China expects 27% rise in cross-border travel during May Day holiday

China is expected to see an average of 2.15 million daily border crossings during the five-day May Day holiday, representing a 27-percent increase from last year, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Monday.

The Mainland's May 1st Golden Week is approaching. The Immigration Department estimates that about 5.71 million people will enter Hong Kong through various control points, and about 840,000 mainland visitors will visit Hong Kong. The travel industry estimates that the number of mainland visitors to Hong Kong will increase by about 60,000 to 80,000 compared to last year, and the industry is ready. Choi Ding, general secretary of the Hong Kong Tou…

Border Gate crossings to surge up to 3.5 million

Government authorities have announced plans to manage the expected surge in border crossings during the upcoming May Golden Week holiday. Between 3.4 and 3.5 million people are anticipated to pass through the Gongbei Border Gate, with daily crossings ranging from 680,000 to 700,000. The peak of cross-border traffic is expected on May 3. To accommodate […] The post Border Gate crossings to surge up to 3.5 million appeared first on MACAU DAILY TIM…

China expects 27 percent rise in cross-border travel during May Day holiday

China is expected to see an average of 2.15 million daily border crossings during the five-day May Day holiday, representing a 27 percent increase from last year, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Monday. The peak of cross-border travel is anticipated on May 1 and May 5. Traffic at China’s major international airports is set to grow steadily, with Shanghai Pudong expected to lead with 101,000 daily crossings, followed…

Cross-border transport route linking China, Laos, Cambodia launches

The launch ceremony for the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) direct cross-border transport route linking China, Laos and Cambodia was held on Sunday in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province.