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China rolls out electronic Border Management Area Permit—new process for Hong Kong travellers from 15 April

China rolls out electronic Border Management Area Permit—new process for Hong Kong travellers from 15 April

From 15 April 2026 China will scrap paper Border Management Area Permits and issue electronic versions instead. Hong Kong residents must apply in person but can receive the e-permit by email and present it on a mobile device when travelling to restricted frontier zones, promising faster checkpoint clearance but new administrative steps for employers.

Apr 3, 2026
Airlines hike surcharges as jet-fuel spike bites; Cathay, HK Airlines warn of higher fares

Airlines hike surcharges as jet-fuel spike bites; Cathay, HK Airlines warn of higher fares

Jet-fuel prices nearing US$200 a barrel have prompted Cathay Pacific to lift fuel surcharges by 34 per cent, with Hong Kong Airlines and Greater Bay Airlines implementing similar increases. The higher levies—coming on top of war-related route detours—are inflating corporate travel budgets and forcing companies to rethink premium-class policies.

Apr 3, 2026
Four major tech trade fairs set to draw 3,700 exhibitors to Hong Kong this month

Four major tech trade fairs set to draw 3,700 exhibitors to Hong Kong this month

HKTDC will host four technology fairs between 13-23 April, attracting 3,700 exhibitors from 28 markets and driving a mid-April spike in inbound business travel. The events reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a MICE hub and will test hotel and transport capacity.

Apr 2, 2026
China Travel International to spin off property arm, doubling down on Hong Kong tourism assets

China Travel International to spin off property arm, doubling down on Hong Kong tourism assets

China Travel International will shed its property arm and reinvest in core tourism assets, including Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 and Greater Bay Area attractions. The shift frees capital for experiential upgrades and integrated Hong Kong-mainland travel products, benefiting corporate incentive and leisure travel alike.

Apr 2, 2026

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