Ultra-low-priced Hong Kong tour packages reliant on commissions and pushing mainland Chinese visitors to make additional purchases remain prevalent despite tighter government regulations, the South China Morning Post has found.The business model has come under renewed scrutiny after the Travel Industry Authority revoked the licences of a travel agency and its tour guide over four cases of suspected coerced shopping between January and March.The practice has also prompted concerns about the treatment of mainland tourists during their Labour Day “golden week” holiday, which runs from May 1 to 5.
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MON · 2026-05-04 · 03:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0504-73513
NSR-2026-0504-73513News Report·EN·Economic Impact
Ultra-low-priced tours exploiting mainland Chinese visitors survive despite crackdown
Ultra-low-priced Hong Kong tour packages targeting mainland Chinese visitors continue to operate despite a government crackdown. These tours rely on commissions and pressure tourists into making additional purchases.
Wynna WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-04 · 03:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
South China Morning PostFIG 01
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Ultra-low-priced Hong Kong tour packages targeting mainland Chinese visitors continue to operate despite a government crackdown. These tours rely on commissions and pressure tourists into making additional purchases. The Travel Industry Authority recently revoked licenses for a travel agency and a tour guide due to suspected coerced shopping incidents between January and March. This practice has raised concerns, particularly with the upcoming Labour Day holiday from May 1 to 5, a period when many mainland tourists visit Hong Kong. The business model persists despite increased scrutiny and regulatory actions.
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The Travel Industry Authority revoked the licences of a travel agency and its tour guide over four cases of suspected coerced shopping.
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Ultra-low-priced Hong Kong tour packages reliant on commissions and pushing mainland Chinese visitors to make additional purchases remain prevalent.
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The practice has prompted concerns about the treatment of mainland tourists during their Labour Day golden week holiday.
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tour guide
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