This year's visitors to Hong Kong are expected to increase by 8%, with a strong US dollar posing a challenge.

SighingCashier · 2026-04-01T18:13:35+00:00

The Tourism Board predicts that the number of visitors to Hong Kong will increase to 53.8 million in 2026, an 8% rise. The average spending per overnight traveler is expected to reach 5,530, a slight increase of 0.5%. However, a strong US dollar will pose challenges to the tourism industry.

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2026-04-01 18:13:35

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April 2, 2026

This year, visitor arrivals to Hong Kong are expected to rise by 8% — a strong US dollar is a challenge

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The Hong Kong Tourism Board has recently submitted its work plan for the 2026/27 session to the Legislative Council. It mentions that the total number of overnight visitors to Hong Kong in 2025 was 23.19 million person-trips, up 6% year-on-year. Per-capita spending was 5,503 yuan, a slight increase of 0.2% compared with 2024. The Tourism Board expects that this year the total number of visitors to Hong Kong will be 53.8 million, up 8%. It estimates that per-capita spending by overnight visitors may increase by 0.5%, rising to 5,530 yuan. This year, Hong Kong’s tourism industry will continue to face …

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