Hong Kong welcomed 26.71 million visitors in the first half of 2026, a 13% increase year-on-year. Arrivals from mainland China rose 16% and foreign tourists 5%. Spending patterns are shifting towards culture and experiences, with per capita spending by overnight visitors projected to reach HK$5,530 in 2026.
A K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane carrying five crew members disappeared from radar near Karachi after reporting a navigation system malfunction. Search and rescue operations have been launched in the Arabian Sea.
Hong Kong's 11 Skies project, envisioned as a luxury hub near the airport, faces challenges as its target market of affluent mainland Chinese visitors has largely disappeared due to changed economic and travel conditions.
Hong Kong's Airport Authority announced Terminal 2 will open on May 27, streamlining check-in, immigration, and security before passengers proceed to Terminal 1 for departure. The new terminal aims to boost efficiency and passenger comfort, with further developments planned.
Hong Kong Airport Authority assumes control of 70% of 11 Skies' retail and dining space from New World Development ahead of Terminal 2's opening, significantly reducing New World's role in the HK$20 billion project.
Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June combined have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent for the peak July travel period, aviation authorities have said, despite a global fuel crisis triggered by war in the Middle East. The figures were shared in Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan’s response to a lawmaker’s question, with the minister also revealing the Airport Authority planned to review charges to ease the financial burden on the aviation industry. The Civil...
Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights have been cancelled in May and June combined, and about 1 per cent during the peak July travel period, the Airport Authority has said, despite a global fuel crisis triggered by the Middle East war, adding it would review charges to ease the industry’s burden. Responding to a lawmaker’s questions, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Wednesday that the figures were compiled by the authority, which operates Hong Kong International...
Hong Kong International Airport expects up to 10% revenue growth this year, positioning itself as an alternative hub amid Middle East tensions, with projected passenger traffic rising to 70 million despite flight disruptions.
Hong Kong authorities announced the development of the city's largest yachting hub as part of the Skytopia project, set to open in phases throughout 2028. The yacht bay will initially accommodate 70 small and medium-sized vessels with total capacity for 500 berths, including four specialized berths for 100-metre yachts and one capable of handling vessels up to 150 metres. The project targets a global yachting market expected to reach HK$352 billion (US$45 billion) by 2032.
