Hong Kong will benefit from the upcoming National Day celebrations, which will make the mainland tourism market even more popular.
The Hong Kong Travel Industry Council (tic) said it expects to attract 1.15 million to 1.2 million mainland visitors to Hong Kong during the November 11 holiday, with a number of special activities and concessions, Hong Kong’s Sing Tao daily reported on its website on the 22nd, it’s 20% more than last year. It estimates that about 850 mainland groups will come to Hong Kong during the holiday, up nearly 10 per cent from last year, with most staying overnight. The HKSAR Government announced earlier that more than 400 activities and concessionary measures will be organised for the 75th anniversary of the founding ceremony of the People’s Republic of China. According to the TIC, special activities for the national day include the”New generation 1,000 people chorus to celebrate the National Day” at the West Kowloon Cultural District on the eve of the National Day, the 11th fireworks display and free tram rides, free rides on the Star Ferry from September 30 to October 2, as well as special fairs and so on, have been widely publicised in various provinces and cities on the mainland and are expected to attract a large number of independent travellers.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding ceremony of the People’s Republic of China, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will stage the “Hong Kong Ma Teng Sheng Shi” drone show at the Wan Chai Waterfront at 8 pm on September 28, hit the ground running. A total of 1,500 unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs) will light up the night sky of Wan Chai, showcasing for the first time masterpieces of Chinese painting such as Xu Beihong’s magnificent steed, Lion Leap and Bauhinia Blossom in the night sky of Victoria Harbour, echoing elements of the 75th anniversary of the founding ceremony of the People’s Republic of China. In addition, the HKSAR Government, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Theatre Association, invites the public to attend the theatre at half price. Half-price concessions will be offered to more than 80 Chinese, Hong Kong and foreign language films in 59 cinemas, including IMAX and VIP cinemas. Recent blockbusters will enjoy a 50% discount on October 1.
Hong Kong media commented on the 23rd that 1.15 million to 1.2 million mainland tourists are expected to visit Hong Kong during the National Day holiday, which will not only help boost the Hong Kong consumer market, it is also an effective test of the taxi scorecard system, which came into effect on the 22nd. The article said that the tourism market is changing, consumer consumption patterns and mentality are also changing. In the past few years, the National Day has been the litmus test of whether there has been any progress in Hong Kong’s tourism industry from hardware to software. Hong Kong to seize the opportunity to quality service, a new spirit, polished hong kong”Hospitable city” brand.