Consumer Council says highest amount linked to a single complaint stands at about HK$24,000 over Argentinian footballer’s absence from match on Sunday.
Seasonal fair in Causeway launches alongside 14 others across city on Sunday, marking return of hot food and merchandise vendors following pandemic.
ComplexCon’s Asia debut set to take place from March 22 to 24 at AsiaWorld-Expo.
Tourism Strategy Committee meeting focuses on larger strategies to help Hong Kong become a popular tourist destination and details won’t come until later, insider says.
Polytechnic University has developed a ‘GBA Tourism Forecasting Platform’, a data analysis system for the Greater Bay Area.
Tourism chief Kevin Yeung says that he will talk to local concert organisers about bringing in more big names though who performs will ultimately depend on the market.
John Lee praises ‘very smooth’ talks with mainland China, announces Shenzhen Bay checkpoint to operate 24 hours and Lo Wu to stay open until 2am during Lunar New Year holiday.
Frost forms on Tai Mo Shan, city’s highest peak, after firefighters appeal to public not to head to hills as icy roads may delay rescue efforts if people get into trouble.
Environment minister Tse Chin-wan also says government’s ‘traditional’ promotion methods not adequate after postponing pay-as-you-throw scheme launch.
Peel Street in Central, a well-known Hong Kong spot, gets extra customers as it becomes a mainland tourist must-see attraction.
Finance chief also says world economy in fragile state amid period of complex geopolitics, after returning from World Economic Forum in Davos.
‘Night Vibes’ temporary street market a hit with visitors, vendors who want to stay on beyond six months.
Larger care homes expected to pay millions of dollars more per year, based on their trash bag usage now, operator Grace Li says.
Competition Commission searches 13 premises including funeral parlour cluster in Hung Hom.
Hong Kong authorities aim to bring back multiple-entry visa scheme for Shenzhen residents to help revive ailing tourism industry caught out by changing spending habits.
Hong Kong hiking experts urged those hitting the trails not to skip preparation and planning, after two mainland Chinese tourists drowned during seaside trek.
Tourism sector figures say hotels can handle more overnight visitors and authorities should update Individual Visit Scheme, which has not added cities since 2007.
More than 80 per cent of parents said they had posted about their children, but 43.4 per cent of youngsters said it embarrassed them and 28 per cent ‘hated’ it.
Local authorities are currently in talks with counterparts across the border to bring back multiple-entry visa scheme for Shenzhen residents before Lunar New Year.
Authorities earlier announced that applications for a permit to visit the area had opened for up to 1,000 people a day starting on January 1.
Hong Kong Tourism Board says show will be biggest and longest new year extravaganza yet, lasting 12 minutes.
Number of departures by Hongkongers in the past three days rose by 20.9 per cent compared with the same period in 2018 and by 15.6 per cent over 2019 figures.
People hit hiking trails of Tai Lam Country Park to celebrate holiday, while city leader urges people ‘to care for individuals from different backgrounds’.
Malls shake up promotion efforts over festive break, including doubling rebates and pet-friendly policies, to counter change in tastes among local shoppers and tourists.
Police receive call for help on Thursday from man who says he can no longer continue hiking on Tai Mo Shan because of the cold weather.
The E1 World Championship will hold three races of the powerboat tournament from 2024 to 2026 in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour.
Financial services chief Christopher Hui reveals details of New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme and expresses confidence in its appeal to talent.
About 70 per cent of those visiting the market that opened on Friday are locals, while 30 per cent are tourists, industry leader says.
Shopping centres and major landmarks are breaking out Christmas decorations and hosting festive events to get people into the holiday spirit.
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce survey finds two in three firms expect their turnover to remain unchanged or decline in 2024.
