Did Chinese New Year boost Hong Kong’s visitor figures for January, February?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Oscar LiuMarch 17, 2026 at 07:52 AM

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Hong Kong experienced a surge in tourism during January and February, welcoming 9.95 million visitors, an 18% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was largely driven by mainland Chinese travelers, who numbered 7.89 million, a 22% year-on-year rise, accounting for nearly 80% of total arrivals. February alone saw 5.14 million visitors, a 40% increase attributed to the extended Chinese New Year holiday and various events in Hong Kong. Visitor numbers from non-mainland markets also increased, reaching 2.06 million, with significant growth from countries like Australia, France, and Germany.

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Australia 40% France 40% Germany 40% Chinese New Year ×470% Hong Kong Tourism Board ×270% Mainland China ×580% Hong Kong ×490%

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Hong Kong

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