[HONG KONG] Hong Kong’s efforts to overhaul an image dented by years of turbulence and reestablish itself as an Asian events hub are starting to lure more international visitors beyond mainland China, the city’s tourism chief said. Measures adopted by the Asian financial hub include revamping its dated taxi fleet and improving digital payment systems,

The booming consumption figures and scenes during the May Day holiday have fully reflected the resilience and potential of China’s economy, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman on Thursday. According to statistics, during the five-day holiday starting May 1, the sales revenue of consumption-related industries nationwide increased by 15.2 percent year on year, the average

China’s 2025 May Day holiday saw a strong rebound in travel and consumer spending, with both domestic and cross-border tourism reaching new highs, supported by the country’s advanced digital payment infrastructure. Why it matters:The May Day holiday, among China’s longest public breaks, is often seen as a key indicator of consumer spending sentiment in the

Cathay Pacific’s lounge – The Bridge – at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has officially reopened, with new redesigned features and a residential ambiance. This redevelopment combines customer favourites and improved characteristics, marking Cathay Pacific’s first step in their lounge enhancement plan. The Bridge lounge © Cathay Pacific The Bridge – Redesigned Located near Departure

Image Credit: @peggyor0802 via Threads A photo of Hong Kong’s Kowloon Peak went viral recently for its resemblance to the famous Japanese mountain. With the same clear silhouette and white peak, the “Mount Fuji of Hong Kong” does look pretty convincing. Taken at just the right moment, it showed Kowloon Peak as some clouds passed

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Recently, a well-known travel influencer from Hong Kong was invited by Jiaxing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and Putike International Travel Service (changzhou) Co., Ltd. to embark on a 3-day, 2-night journey themed “Relaxing Jiaxing”. Prior to this, the Bureau held a

At the busiest station along the highway, the number of services in a single day reached 150. Compared to the same holiday last year, there was a 64 percent increase in the average daily number of services provided by battery swap stations along highways. (Image credit: Nio) Nio (NYSE: NIO) saw a spike in battery

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 May 2025 – Recently, a well-known travel influencer from Hong Kong was invited by Jiaxing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and Putike International Travel Service (changzhou) Co., Ltd. to embark on a 3-day, 2-night journey themed “Relaxing Jiaxing”. Prior to this, the Bureau held a

Marriage and birth rates are two of the most watched indicators in China’s society. Not only has the population in China been decreasing for 3 years in a row, but the marriage rate has suffered as well. In 2024, the marriage rate in China dropped again, this time by 20%. This was due to a

A foreign tourist learns to play bianzhong, or bronze chime bells, at the Oriental Music Cultural Museum in Dalian, Liaoning province, on May 3, 2025. (ZHANG CHUNLEI/FOR CHINA DAILY) China’s inbound tourism market saw strong recovery and growth during the just-concluded Labor Day holiday, with smaller cities attracting more foreign visitors seeking cultural experiences, according

The May Day holiday, one of the country’s longest, is closely watched as a barometer of Chinese consumer confidence. People shop at a souvenir store during the five-day Labour Day holiday in Shanghai, China May 4, 2025. Photo by Reuters People shop at a souvenir store during the five-day Labour Day holiday in Shanghai, China

Police in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong have arrested a motorist who ploughed his car into a crowd of people at a bus stop in Tengzhou on Sunday afternoon, killing six. On Tuesday afternoon, state broadcaster CCTV quoted Tengzhou police as saying that the motorist, a 29-year-old man, was driving under the influence of

Hong Kong Airlines continues its goal of elevating its current designation as a local carrier to a full-service global airline – happily, by introducing a range of service enhancements that are sure to upgrade passengers’ travel experience. Coinciding with their recent long-haul routes to Vancouver and Sydney, these upgrades include changes to baggage policy, in-flight

1 / 6 China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism said that local travellers made an estimated 314 million domestic trips between May 1 and 5. The growth was 6.4% compared to 9.2% a year earlier. However, the travel momentum was 36% higher than in 2019, the year before the pandemic. FILE PHOTO: People walk along

6th May 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Labour Day Golden Week concludes with a record-breaking influx of 1.1 million visitors to Hong Kong, marking a 22% annual increase. Various regions in Hong Kong faced congestion, with the MTR Lok Ma Chau Station experiencing a temporary collapse of its mobile network. Chief Executive John Lee describes

An aerial drone photo taken on May 5, 2025 shows traffic flows on Jiangyin grand bridge on Beijing-Shanghai expressway. On the last day of the May Day holiday, a peak in return trips was observed nationwide. Photo: Xinhua During this year’s May Day holiday, China’s consumer market unleashed renewed and robust vitality. Data from the

For Hong Kong-born artist Sarah Tse Man-heng, the ultimate studio has no walls. Instead it has beaches, vast savannahs and forest floors blanketed in flowers and fungi. An elephant might swing by, maybe even a monkey. Tse, 39, is a digital nomad artist who combines a love for travel with art, creating works inspired by

Cycling enthusiasts ride through a park in Changxing county, Zhejiang province, in March. [PHOTO BY CHEN HAIWEI/FOR CHINA DAILY] Decarbonization, focusing on sustainability giving rise to a whole new travel experience As concerns grow about climate change and environmental degradation, the travel industry and governments in Asia are increasingly recognizing the need to reduce the carbon

Mumbai: Airlines and hospitality brands are recalibrating their offerings to cater to pet-inclusive travel as Indian travellers increasingly bring their furry companions along, rapidly turning what was a niche segment into mainstream.Across the board, companies are reporting strong double-digit growth, with pet-related bookings for flights and hotels surging between 26% and 43% year on year

Image Credit: Jeffry S.S./Pexels Hong Kong Airlines is all set to blend international service standards with Hong Kong’s distinctive charm to yield a top-notch flying experience. Key advancements include elevated in-flight dining, expanded baggage allowance (eliminating the “0 kg checked baggage” option for Economy Class tickets), plush lounge offerings, and passenger-first services. More than just