In Pictures: Hong Kong leader vows development will ‘pay dividends’ as city marks China’s 76th National Day

Hong Kong leader John Lee has vowed to ensure the city will feel the benefits of economic development, as the region marked the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). John Lee speaks at a reception on the 76th...

Atlantis Events Returns With Brand New Hong Kong To Singapore Gay Cruise

If you’ve been spending the winter dreaming about basking on a pool deck and visiting balmy climates, you’re in luck — Atlantis Events is back with an all-new Hong Kong to Singapore cruise. From November 16 to 28, the stunning Celebrity Solstice...

Traveler Accidentally Boards Wrong Hong Kong Ferry, Ends Up on Remote Island in Viral TikTok (Exclusive)

NEED TO KNOW Beri accidentally boarded the wrong Hong Kong ferry and ended up on the quiet island of Peng Chau Her TikTok of the mix-up, captioned “after 25k steps that was my last straw,” quickly went viral She tells PEOPLE she stayed calm...

Hong Kong marks National Day with festivities, fireworks – as it happened

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong has marked National Day on Wednesday with a range of activities to celebrate the 76th anniversary...

Traveler Accidentally Boards Wrong Hong Kong Ferry, Ends Up on Remote Island in Viral TikTok (Exclusive) By Ashley Vega

NEED TO KNOW Beri accidentally boarded the wrong Hong Kong ferry and ended up on the quiet island of Peng Chau Her TikTok of the mix-up, captioned “after 25k steps that was my last straw,” quickly went viral She tells PEOPLE she stayed calm...

National Day in Hong Kong: city records 100,000 inbound trips during celebrations

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong marks National Day on Wednesday with a range of activities to celebrate the 76th anniversary of...

50 Most Powerful People of 2025 In Orlando: Tourism & Transportation

Jeff Vahle grew up in Central Florida and has four generations of family here today. Jeff Vahle’s 35 years with Disney Experiences has shaped him into the leader he is today. Since starting his career with Disney in 1990, Vahle has been...

Dubai-London travel: Emirates ramps up Heathrow winter schedule with 48 weekly flights

Dubai-based Emirates airline is adding six weekly flights to its London Heathrow schedule, starting October 26, 2025. The schedule for the winter season follows record growth and demand, providing more convenience and departure time choices for...

Tourists from Taiwan, Hong Kong boost foreigner card spending in Korea

Combined card spending by inbound tourists from seven major markets — the United States, Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand — increased 26 percent over the past year, supported by a sharp rise in visitor numbers, while...

How To Spend The Perfect Day In Hong Kong When Your Room Isn’t Ready

The kaleidoscopic residential buildings in Sheung Wan reflect the neighborhood's hip yet historic character. AFP via Getty Images Arriving bright, early and zombie-faced in Hong Kong after nearly twenty-four hours of travel and powering through...

China Travel Buys Ski Businesses From Struggling Developer Vanke

China's hosting of the 2022 Winter Olympics has given a big boost to its ski industry. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Getty Images Struggling China Vanke, one of the country’s largest real estate developers, plans to sell the operations of a...

Why Hongkongers should venture beyond travel comfort zones like Japan

A decade ago, Hong Kong psychiatrist Dr Ivan Mak visited Cuba. There, he took numerous photos of the locals, from children mischievously grinning at the camera to ordinary people sitting outside their homes, whiling away their time. These photos...

World’s tallest bridge opens in China: Huajiang Grand Canyon set to revolutionise connectivity and tourism

China has officially opened the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province, about 685 miles northwest of Hong Kong. The monumental structure now holds the title of the world’s highest bridge. Towering at a staggering 625 metres above the...

Hong Kong gears up for National Day celebrations as Xi delivers upbeat message

Hong Kong has started its National Day celebrations with an upbeat message from President Xi Jinping, two visiting PLA warships thrilling onlookers in Victoria Harbour and the restaurant sector betting on a business bump of up to 20 per cent...

One Place, Countless Innovations at the Hong Kong Electronics Fairs (Autumn Edition)

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host two prominent exhibitions in Hong Kong from 13-16 October—Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) (EFAE) and electronicAsia (eAsia), which is co-organized with MMI Asia Pte Ltd. Both events will...

Hong Kong’s Goal: Rising As Asia’s New Football Capital

Long known for its rugby sevens and horse racing, Hong Kong is rapidly redefining its sporting identity through football. The city is emerging as Asia’s newest football hub. World-class stadiums are now welcoming international clubs, regional...

5 Foods Virgin Vacation Can't Live Without

Hong Kong indie experimental rock group Virgin Vacation are known for their blend of post rock, math rock, krautrock, free jazz, and electronica. Formed by visual artists, sound designers and theatre practitioners, Virgin Vacation have been a...

Hong Kong to receive 1.54 mln Chinese mainland visitors during National Day holiday

HONG KONG, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Tuesday that Hong Kong is expected to receive 1.54 million Chinese mainland visitors during China's National Day holiday,...

WTTC Report Shows Travel & Tourism Set to Support 91MN New Jobs by 2035

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launches a landmark report, revealing that while the sector is on course to support one in three new jobs worldwide by 2035, demographic and structural shifts could create a workforce shortfall of...

China's 'super golden week' forecast to spark travel boom at home and abroad

This year’s holiday combines National Day with the Mid-Autumn Festival – and could see trips more than double year on year, analysts say HONG KONG — Visa-free travel abroad and free toll roads at home are expected to fuel a surge in travel by...