Hong Kong Tourism Board
Coverage of Hong Kong Tourism Board in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong to offer 5% shopping and dining discounts for major event participants
Hong Kong will offer 5% discounts on dining, shopping, and attractions in August for ticket holders of five major events, including an exhibition, to boost the retail and catering sectors. The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced the initiative, which applies to over 100 designated hotels and tourist attractions.
- Short-haul tourist arrivals fall 15% amid strong Hong Kong dollar, fewer flights
Hong Kong’s short-haul tourist arrivals dropped 15% in June due to higher fuel costs from the Middle East conflict reducing flight capacity and weaker regional currencies lowering travel demand. Overall visitor numbers rose 7% year-on-year to 3.72 million, driven by a 10% increase in mainland Chinese arrivals.
- Hong Kong developer Lai Sun seeks note swap in bid to ease liquidity pressure
Hong Kong developer Lai Sun Development is offering an exchange for its US$493 million 5% guaranteed notes due July 2026, allowing holders to swap for new 8% senior guaranteed notes. The company aims to alleviate short-term liquidity pressures through this move.