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Hong Kong visitor arrivals reach post-pandemic monthly high in August

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Hong Kong experienced its highest monthly visitor arrivals since the COVID-19 pandemic in August, with 5.46 million people visiting the city. This figure represents a 6% increase year-on-year and is attributed to a series of international conferences and large-scale events. Overall, the first eight months of the year saw an 11% rise in tourist numbers, driven by visitors from mainland China and long-haul international destinations. AI

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Hong Kong visitor arrivals reach post-pandemic monthly high in August

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Leopold Chen ·

    Hong Kong visitor arrivals hit post-pandemic monthly high in August

    Hong Kong has recorded its highest monthly number of visitors since the Covid-19 pandemic, provisional official figures show, with authorities attributing August’s total to a series of international conferences and mega-events. The Hong Kong Tourism Board said on Tuesday that the…

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