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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Chinese tourists. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
A view of Victoria Harbour with Central Plaza and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai in the background. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong property

Once the world’s most-visited city, Hong Kong now converts hotels to dorm rooms

As the city positions itself as a global education hub, hotels are being converted into premises for student occupation.

China travel

China’s Trip.com offers most ambitious travel deal yet: a trip to space

Hong Kong

Video | Why some Chinese F&B chains have exited Hong Kong

China travel

How Japan fell from China’s tourism top 3 despite record summer travel boom

Mainland carriers scrap more than 30 per cent of flights to Japan as travellers turn to South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia.

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Chinese airlines transported 153.64 million passenger trips between July 1 and Monday, a historic high. Photo: AFP
China travel

China’s 3 major airlines bet on global demand to offset deep losses: analysts

Chinese carriers choose low fares, long-term expansion as regional conflicts and weak domestic demand affect revenues.

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Hong Kong property

Hot property: Big banks, fashion stores seek ‘cheaper’ top Hong Kong retail

HSBC to open its first flagship operation at the Capitol Centre, where market sources say the rent is much lower than its previous tenancy.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong tourist arrivals up 3% in July as bad weather curbs mainland growth

Tourism board says international meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions helped drive an increase in business visitors and arrivals from some source markets.

Tourists brave the rain at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
People visit technology exhibition LEAP East at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Sam Tsang
Visitors try AI glasses at technology exhibition LEAP East. Photo: Sam Tsang
Trending in China

China dark tourism rises as adventurers brave simulated disasters at experience centres

The appeal of these events comes from facing a scary crisis in a safe environment, notes an expert.

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Accidents and disasters in China

Blackout at Terracotta Army museum prompts cultural safety review in China

Museum-goers used phone flashlights to continue viewing exhibits inside the pitch-black hall at historic Xian site after power outage.

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Hong Kong property

BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from pop superstars’ world tour

With BTS’ juggernaut world tour set to land in Hong Kong next year, the city’s hotels are tipped to see a Seoul-style surge in bookings.

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South Korean boy band BTS performs during the final of the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Photo: AFP
China's economic recovery

How China’s Zhangjiajie aims to revive a US$296 million loss-making tourist site

A 150,000-visitor opening offers an early signal, but analysts warn that lasting cash flow will require stronger products, local culture and tighter operations.

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People await entry into Dayong Ancient City during its reopening last month. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

The Peninsula Hong Kong and Tokyo set for HK$2.1 billion revamp

No timeline has been set, but the operator says it will minimise disruption while preserving the heritage of its iconic Hong Kong hotel.

China travel

How international hotel chains are expanding in China’s ‘approachable’ segment

Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust.

South Korea

BTS concert drives South Korea’s Busan foreign tourist numbers to record high

Busan welcomed more than 2.42 million foreign visitors between January and June – a 43.9 per cent jump compared to the same period last year.

K-pop band BTS performs during the World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Shifting priorities: how affluent buyers fuel Hong Kong’s record insurance sales

Mainland China and overseas wealth, alongside family offices, is driving insurance demand in the city to new highs.

A sales agent promotes insurance policies to tourists in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Manage tourist flow to Sharp Island for a better travel experience

Readers discuss why Sharp Island visitor data must be monitored, the Wang Fuk Court fire inquiry, how to remember those who died in the fire, and executive-led governance.

Japan

Are Chinese tourists really to blame for overcrowding Japan’s Kyoto?

Data from the Kyoto City Tourism Association shows a sharp decline in Chinese overnight stays as a result of growing bilateral tensions.

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Hong Kong tourism

Global tourism push promotes Hong Kong as city to be ‘felt’ not just seen

‘Only in Hong Kong’ campaign aims to redefine how travellers experience city and distinguish it from other destinations, Tourism Board says.

The campaign uses a palette of 16 colours inspired by local landmarks and cultural symbols. Photo: HKTB
China travel

The Haaland effect? Chinese tourists flock to Norway amid World Cup ad blitz

The hulking striker has become a huge star in China during the World Cup, helping his homeland attract a growing wave of tourists.

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China economy

Opinion | How domestic tourism is driving Chinese consumption and growth

After a blockbuster first half, all eyes will be on how domestic tourism sustains the momentum through the autumn and ‘golden week’ breaks.

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China travel

‘Indispensable to me’: how RedNote has taken over China’s travel scene

Chinese lifestyle app RedNote is now the first place to which many younger travellers turn to seek inspiration, one expert says.

Two tourists from China’s Jilin province show their RedNote accounts on their mobile phones as they visit the Forbidden City in Beijing on July 11, 2026. The platform, also known as Xiaohongshu, has shaken up the tourism industry in China, where domestic travel is booming to record levels. Photo: AFP
China property

Up Tempo? Hilton hotel brand taps into rising China tourism demand

US hotel operator says new lifestyle brand reflects its belief that the country’s tourism sector will continue to grow.

Hilton executives at the launch ceremony of the Tempo hotel brand in Shanghai on Tuesday. Photo: Handout
South Korea

Jeju plan to allow Chinese tourist drivers stokes safety backlash

The proposal has reignited a decade-old debate over insurance and legal loopholes amid calls for phased policy changes.

South Korea

South Korea’s foreigner-only casinos hit jackpot as Chinese tourists return

The casino industry, open only to foreigners, is betting on an expected surge in Chinese group travel in the second half to drive profits.

Japan

Japan wants 60 million tourists, but China isn’t sending them

Tokyo is banking on a massive visitor boom to do what its factories and financiers increasingly cannot: carry the economy forward.

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Tourists throng a shopping street in front of Sensoji Temple in the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo, Japan, last month. Photo: Kyodo
China consumption

How a quiet Chinese fishing village became a global surfing hotspot

Wanning, on tropical Hainan Island, is now home to 160 surf clubs and welcomes 500,000 visitors a year.

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Huang Xing, who helps manage a surf club in Wanning, Hainan province, tests the waves Photo: courtesy of Xie Yao
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s 5-star resilience: city’s luxury hotels pull ahead of competition

Robust demand spurs investment activities in the luxury-hotel segment, and transactions have seen strong growth across the Asia-Pacific region since 2017.

Myanmar

Myanmar has ‘a mountain to climb’ to woo 2 million tourists a year

Myanmar saw 4.5 million tourist arrivals at the peak in 2015, but the numbers have fallen sharply since the military coup in 2021.

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