The mainland's "Golden Week" holiday ended yesterday (May 5), during which approximately 1.1 million travelers visited Hong Kong, an increase of 22% compared to the same period last year, Chief Executive John Lee said at a press conference today (May 6).
Among these, mainland travelers grew by about 20%, while non-mainland travelers increased by around 30%.
Lee also noted that the day with the highest number of mainland visitors was May 2, with 267,000 arriving, marking a 40% year-on-year increase. On the same day, the number of non-mainland visitors also saw a 44% year-on-year rise.
Lee noted that this "Golden Week" brought benefits for both business and tourism, creating a joyous atmosphere. However, he emphasized the need to summarize experiences, particularly regarding crowd pressure points and the new normal in travel patterns. He stressed the importance of utilizing new technologies and introducing new measures tailored to the changing travel habits and preferences of visitors.
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