Events such as Art Basel Hong Kong and ComplexCon helped drive a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in visitor arrivals in March, but the US-Israel war with Iran could bring volatility to the travel market, the Tourism Board has said.The increase contributed to a 17 per cent year-on-year rise in visitor numbers in the first quarter of the year, hitting a total of 14.31 million.“In the coming months, developments in the Middle East may lead to volatility in the tourism market. We will closely monitor the latest situation and flexibly deploy resources to maximise promotional effectiveness,” the board said.
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WED · 2026-04-15 · 09:17 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0415-68717
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Art Basel Hong Kong, other events drive 14% year-on-year rise in March tourist arrivals
Hong Kong experienced a 14% increase in tourist arrivals in March, primarily driven by events like Art Basel Hong Kong and ComplexCon. This growth contributed to an overall 17% rise in visitor numbers for the first quarter of the year, reaching 14.31 million.
Ambrose LiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-15 · 09:17 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong experienced a 14% increase in tourist arrivals in March, primarily driven by events like Art Basel Hong Kong and ComplexCon. This growth contributed to an overall 17% rise in visitor numbers for the first quarter of the year, reaching 14.31 million. The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced these figures, highlighting the positive impact of events on tourism. However, the board also expressed concern that the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran could introduce instability to the travel market in the coming months. The Tourism Board stated that it will closely monitor the situation and adjust promotional strategies accordingly.
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Total visitor numbers in the first quarter reached 14.31 million.
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Visitor numbers in the first quarter of the year rose 17% year-on-year.
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Visitor arrivals in March increased by 14% year-on-year.
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Art Basel Hong Kong and ComplexCon helped drive the increase in visitor arrivals.
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Developments in the Middle East may lead to volatility in the tourism market.
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