More Hong Kong tourists drawn to ‘mysterious’ Central Asia, travel agencies say

Hong Kong residents are increasingly choosing Central Asia for their holidays, driven by the region's allure and its strengthening business connections with mainland China. Travel agency heads believe that Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu's current visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will further boost tourism to Central Asia. This initiative is expected to encourage Hongkongers to explore less-visited destinations within the region. One travel agency, Miramar Travel, began developing services for the Central Asian market over two years ago, indicating a growing trend in this travel sector.