Tourism chief Rosanna Law says hotel bookings already 80 % ahead of Lunar New Year rush
Greater Bay Area cities roll out Spring Festival attractions to channel ‘north-south’ visitor flows
Cathay marks 80th anniversary with youth-focused programmes as airline readies new routes
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New compliance step for Top Talent Pass holders: mandatory online survey before visa extension
All Top Talent Pass Scheme visa holders must now complete an online ‘Exclusive Survey’ before submitting any extension application. The survey, effective 30 January 2026, will gather data on income and settling-in outcomes. Missing the survey receipt will stall processing, so employers should add the step to their visa-tracking systems.
Hong Kong braces for 1.43 million mainland visitors over Lunar New Year Golden Week
The Immigration Department expects 1.43 million mainland visitors during the 9-day Spring Festival holiday starting 15 February. Authorities will add staff, extra clearance counters and real-time crowd management but keep regular checkpoint hours. The influx is good news for retail and hospitality but could cause border congestion that business travellers should factor into itineraries.
Labour Department publishes February briefing schedule for imported care-worker scheme
The Labour Department has released February 2026 dates for compulsory orientation sessions that newly arrived foreign care-workers must attend within eight weeks. Employers that fail to enrol staff risk a one-year ban on further applications, underscoring the need for tight onboarding control.