Preliminary data released by the Hong Kong Tourism Board show the city welcomed 49.9 million visitors in calendar-year 2025, a 12 % increase on 2024 and the first time total arrivals have approached 85 % of pre-pandemic levels. Mainland Chinese travellers remained dominant at 37.8 million (+11 %), but “other international” arrivals grew faster at 15 %, driven by Japan, Australia and the United States.(en.people.cn)
Average length of stay for overnight visitors rose marginally to 3.1 nights, while satisfaction scores hit 8.9 out of 10. Retail analysts attribute the gains to restored flight capacity, streamlined e-Channel enrolment for frequent visitors and aggressive city-wide event programming, including Art Basel and the Rugby Sevens.(en.people.cn)
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For mobility managers juggling multiple passports, VisaHQ’s online platform can simplify the visa or travel pass process for Hong Kong, offering real-time tracking and dedicated corporate support to keep itineraries on schedule despite the surge in arrivals: https://www.visahq.com/hong-kong/.
The figures matter for global mobility teams because higher tourist volumes tighten hotel inventory and raise the risk of immigration bottlenecks during peak conventions. The Board projects a further 8–10 % rise for 2026, thanks in part to the new Hong Kong Airlines Melbourne link and expanded Cathay Pacific services to Europe and North America.(en.people.cn)
Companies planning regional meetings in Hong Kong should secure room blocks early—especially around Chinese New Year (starting 17 February) and the International ICT Expo in April—and remind staff to register for Frequent Visitor e-Channel to reduce queuing at checkpoints.(en.people.cn)
Average length of stay for overnight visitors rose marginally to 3.1 nights, while satisfaction scores hit 8.9 out of 10. Retail analysts attribute the gains to restored flight capacity, streamlined e-Channel enrolment for frequent visitors and aggressive city-wide event programming, including Art Basel and the Rugby Sevens.(en.people.cn)
For mobility managers juggling multiple passports, VisaHQ’s online platform can simplify the visa or travel pass process for Hong Kong, offering real-time tracking and dedicated corporate support to keep itineraries on schedule despite the surge in arrivals: https://www.visahq.com/hong-kong/.
The figures matter for global mobility teams because higher tourist volumes tighten hotel inventory and raise the risk of immigration bottlenecks during peak conventions. The Board projects a further 8–10 % rise for 2026, thanks in part to the new Hong Kong Airlines Melbourne link and expanded Cathay Pacific services to Europe and North America.(en.people.cn)
Companies planning regional meetings in Hong Kong should secure room blocks early—especially around Chinese New Year (starting 17 February) and the International ICT Expo in April—and remind staff to register for Frequent Visitor e-Channel to reduce queuing at checkpoints.(en.people.cn)
