Hong Kong welcomed over 1 million visitors from mainland China during the recent five-day Labour Day holiday, surpassing official forecasts. While the number of arrivals increased by 10% compared to the previous year, industry leaders noted that tourist spending was inconsistent. Certain sectors, like retail in popular tourist areas and the catering industry, reported growth, and hotel occupancy remained high, but overall spending did not meet all expectations. AI
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RANK_REASON This article discusses tourism numbers and spending patterns during a holiday period, which is not core AI news.