Hong Kong’s tourism industry continued its impressive recovery in May, with the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) reporting provisional visitor arrivals of 3.4 million. This represents a substantial 20% increase compared to the same period last year.
Mainland visitors remained a key driver of the growth, accounting for 2.63 million of the total arrivals. This number marks a 15% rise from May 2023. However, non-Mainland visitors saw an even more significant surge, experiencing a 43% year-on-year increase, surpassing 770,000.
The strong performance in May builds upon a positive trend observed earlier in the year. From January to May, Hong Kong welcomed a total of 18 million visitors, signifying an 80% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This surge in visitor numbers underscores the city’s appeal as a destination and reflects the ongoing recovery of the global tourism sector.
