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Hong Kong sees 7.5% rise in holiday visitors despite increased resident departures

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Hong Kong sees 7.5% rise in holiday visitors despite increased resident departures

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  • 7.5% increase in visitor numbers over Christmas and New Year holidays compared to last year.
  • Total trips reached 12.41 million, reflecting a 15% rise but still 5% below forecasts.
  • While visitor arrivals totaled 1.77 million, local businesses reported declining sales due to increased outbound trips.
  • Businesses like a restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui have benefited from mainland tourists but overall revenue is down.
  • Residents made 4.41 million trips out of the city, a 10.1% increase from the previous year.

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