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Hong Kong tourist arrivals drop 15% amid rising fuel costs and currency shifts

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Hong Kong experienced a 15% decrease in short-haul tourist arrivals in June, despite an overall 7% increase in visitor numbers. This decline is attributed to rising aviation fuel costs, influenced by the Middle East conflict, which led some airlines to reduce flight capacity. Additionally, weaker regional currencies against the Hong Kong dollar made travel less attractive for short-haul visitors, though long-haul arrivals saw a significant increase. AI

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Hong Kong tourist arrivals drop 15% amid rising fuel costs and currency shifts

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong ·

    Short-haul tourist arrivals fall 15% amid strong Hong Kong dollar, fewer flights

    Hong Kong’s short-haul visitor arrivals plunged by 15 per cent in June despite an overall growth in traffic, as higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict reduced flight capacity and weaker regional currencies dampened travel demand, tourism authorities have said. The H…

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