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‘Travellers’ expectations may change,’ says tourism minister Kevin Yeung, predicting fewer shopping tour groups and emphasising need to entice visitors with new experiences.
Hong Kong’s property market regained some of its sparkle in January, with deals rising to a three-month high as the border with mainland China reopened and free travel resumed. This trend could continue into February.
PCR tests every 48 hours remain headache for families who hope government will soon announce exemptions.
The resort operator reports a ‘strong rebound’ as the reopening of mainland China, coupled with pent-up demand everywhere, bodes well for the pandemic-battered tourism sector.
The recovery of Hong Kong’s retail market is likely to be slow and uncertain, as surging Covid-19 infections in mainland China and a huge supply glut limit any boost from the reopening of the border, according to industry leaders.