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Mainland Tourist Surge Gives Hong Kong’s Retail, Hotel Sectors a Holiday Lift

Published: Oct. 9, 2025 7:39 p.m. GMT+8

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Chinese mainland visitors made more than 1.4 million trips to Hong Kong during the eight-day break. Photo: VCG

Hong Kong saw a 15.3% year-on-year surge in Chinese mainland visitors during the National Day holiday, giving a boost to the city’s retail and hospitality sectors.

Chinese mainland visitors made more than 1.4 million trips to Hong Kong during the eight-day break, accounting for 85% of the total tourist arrivals, according to data from the city’s Immigration Department.

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Mainland Chinese visitors to Hong Kong rose 15.3% year-on-year during the National Day holiday, totaling over 1.4 million trips and making up 85% of arrivals.
Hotel occupancy reached 90% and mall turnover increased 10-15%; average tourist spending rose 5% to HK$2,000.
August retail sales climbed 3.8% to HK$30.3 billion, indicating a tourism and retail recovery fueled by government promotions and upcoming major events.

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Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.: Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. is a Hong Kong-listed company. Their shopping malls experienced a 10% to 15% increase in year-on-year turnover during the recent holiday. This indicates a positive impact from the surge in Chinese mainland visitors to Hong Kong.

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