Hong Kong International Airport sets 27 May opening date for new Terminal 2 departure hall
Cathay Pacific turns Lunar New Year parade spotlight into limited-time fare drive
Shenzhen Metro adds 28 rail-plus-cycling hubs, smoothing last-mile for Hong Kong weekend visitors
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Lunar New Year fireworks push Hong Kong visitor numbers 8 % above 2025 levels
Pre-holiday immigration figures show visitor arrivals during the first two days of the Lunar New Year are up at least 8 % year-on-year, helped by an eye-catching 23-minute fireworks display on 18 February. High hotel occupancy and transport extensions underline the business impact.
Hong Kong Jockey Club’s twin-city drone-and-firework show aims to draw tourists to Hong Kong and Conghua
A Hong Kong Jockey Club-sponsored fireworks and drone extravaganza on 18 February linked Victoria Harbour and Conghua, Guangzhou, promoting two-centre tourism itineraries and previewing the first Mainland racing season. The initiative supports Hong Kong’s strategy of using mega-events to spur cross-border travel.
Hong Kong Airport Confirms Terminal 2 Departure Hall Will Open on 27 May 2026
Airport Authority Hong Kong has confirmed that the new departure facilities in the rebuilt Terminal 2 will go live on 27 May 2026, in time for the summer travel surge. The hall will house 15 regional airlines, add smart check-in and biometric boarding, and relieve peak-season congestion at Chek Lap Kok. Companies moving staff through Hong Kong should revise travel guidance now to take advantage of faster processing times and new cross-boundary coach connections.