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Hong Kong eyes tourism boost from upcoming Apec meetings

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Hong Kong has an opportunity to boost its tourism industry by leveraging the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. The city will host the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in October, expecting around 500 visitors. This event, along with Shenzhen hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Week, presents a chance for Hong Kong to attract international travelers and encourage them to extend their stays and explore mainland China. The key challenge is to determine what will persuade overseas travelers to include Hong Kong in their itineraries, especially as direct travel to mainland cities becomes easier. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ken Chu ·

    Apec a chance for Hong Kong to earn its place in China’s tourism boom

    Over the coming weeks, Hong Kong and Shenzhen will host two major gatherings of Asia-Pacific decision-makers. Hong Kong’s first Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting takes place on October 20-21, with around 500 visitors expected, while Shenzhen hosts the Apec Economic Leaders’ Week ne…

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