Hong Kong’s boundary control points were pushed to near-pre-pandemic volumes during the rare five-day Easter–Qingming holiday that ran from April 3-7. According to official Immigration Department tallies reported by China Daily, a combined 6.27 million inbound and outbound passenger movements were recorded–28 percent higher than the four-day Easter period in 2025. Behind the headline number

The overlapping Qingming Festival and public holiday in China’s Hong Kong from April 3 to 7 brought a surge in cross-border traveling between the special administrative region and neighboring Shenzhen City in the southern Guangdong Province on the mainland. Data released by Shenzhen’s rail authorities showed that from April 3 to 7, the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong

UK holidaymakers are being urged to follow guidance before jetting off abroad Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer 15:57, 09 Apr 2026 Brits are urged to do one thing before going on holiday abroad(Image: Getty) Brits planning foreign holidays are being advised to follow important guidance before departure. According to experts, the advice applies to “all” travellers.

The United Kingdom consistently ranks as a top tourist destination among American travelers. But tourism industry experts fear this might change after the U.K. officially increased its mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) fee as of the deadline on Wednesday, April 8. Americans, who are no longer exempt from getting an ETA for short-term visits up

Indian holiday-makers and business travellers heading to the United Kingdom will pay more from 8 April: the fee for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rises from £16 to £20—about ₹2,463 at today’s rates—only seven weeks after the digital permit became mandatory for travellers from 85 visa-exempt nations. Although Indian citizens still need a separate

The cost of the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) has leapt from £16 to £20 with effect from 8 April 2026—the first increase since the digital permission launched 18 months ago. The Home Office confirmed the change in an updated factsheet and fee table published overnight and carriers were instructed to apply the higher

The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge (HZMB) set a new traffic record on 6 April, handling 29,800 vehicles in 24 hours, Zhuhai’s immigration police reported the next day. Of those, 22,800 were Hong Kong- or Macao-plated passenger cars, underscoring the popularity of the ‘Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Cars’ scheme that allows private motorists to drive into

A fire contractor that notified the government about deactivating Wang Fuk Court‘s fire safety systems did so despite never conducting inspections at the estate, the firm’s director has said. Wang Fuk Court residential buildings after the fire. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Hearings into the deadly Tai Po blaze in November continued on Wednesday with testimony from

Pet ownership is increasingly influencing travel decisions among Indian travellers, with demand rising for pet-friendly accommodation and flexible itineraries. Booking.com data highlights how pets are shaping destination choices, travel modes, and experiences, signalling a shift towards more personalised and inclusive travel planning. Booking.com has revealed that nearly 15 million global searches for pet-friendly accommodation were

London, UK | Image credit: chan lee/Unsplash Overview The UK has increased its ETA fee from GBP 16 (USD 21.47) to GBP 20 (USD 26.83), applicable from April 8. British and Irish citizens, including dual nationals, don’t need an ETA presently. But, they must present a British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement. Your next

Hong Kong can strengthen its position as an international tourism destination by expanding into new source markets and higher-value segments, according to a report by the WTTC. The report, Travel & Tourism in Hong Kong SAR, China: Recovery, Gaps, and the Road Ahead, highlights the need to diversify beyond China and increase engagement with markets

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Wireless Festival has announced its cancellation after the UK government blocked Kanye West’s ability to travel to the UK for the gigs this summer. As the BBC reports, the rapper applied to travel to the UK yesterday through an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Read next That application has now been turned down by the government

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been blocked from traveling to the UK in light of his history with antisemitism. Loading audio narration… The UK government told the BBC on Monday that Ye applied for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to travel to the UK but was denied on the grounds that his presence

An increasing number of travelers chose new energy vehicles (NEVs) for their trips during the just-concluded Qingming Festival holiday, reassured by the expanding and improved charging network. Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival in which people pay tribute to the dead and worship their