Tour groups from Hong Kong to mainland China are expected to rise by up to 40 per cent year on year over the Labour Day weekend, with travel agents citing improved safety and hygiene as key factors attracting visitors.The agents also said that slight increases in fuel surcharges for flights to Asian destinations were not the main driver of shifting outbound travel patterns among Hong Kong residents; instead, they pointed to the novelty and wide range of mainland options.Steve Huen Kwok-chuen, executive director of EGL Tours, said travel over the Labour Day weekend from Friday to Sunday would be dominated by short trips within the Greater Bay Area, including Foshan, Dongguan and Zhongshan.
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THU · 2026-04-30 · 02:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0430-72649
NSR-2026-0430-72649News Report·EN·Economic Impact
Hong Kong tour groups to mainland China surge by up to 40% for Labour Day weekend
Hong Kong tour groups to mainland China are projected to increase by up to 40% for the upcoming Labour Day weekend. Travel agents attribute this surge primarily to enhanced safety and hygiene standards in mainland destinations, alongside the appeal of novel and diverse travel options.
Ambrose LiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-30 · 02:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong tour groups to mainland China are projected to increase by up to 40% for the upcoming Labour Day weekend. Travel agents attribute this surge primarily to enhanced safety and hygiene standards in mainland destinations, alongside the appeal of novel and diverse travel options. While minor fuel surcharges on flights to other Asian locations were noted, they are not considered the main reason for this shift in outbound travel. Short trips within the Greater Bay Area, specifically to cities like Foshan, Dongguan, and Zhongshan, are expected to be the most popular choices for Hong Kong residents during the Friday to Sunday holiday period.
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Travel agents cited improved safety and hygiene as key factors attracting visitors to mainland China over the Labour Day weekend.
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Tour groups from Hong Kong to mainland China are expected to rise by up to 40% year on year over the Labour Day weekend.
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Short trips within the Greater Bay Area, including Foshan, Dongguan and Zhongshan, will dominate travel over the Labour Day weekend.
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