Hong Kong welcomes 18.5 million visitors in first four months as post-pandemic recovery accelerates
Education, Talent & Living Expo opens at HKCEC to help new visa holders settle in Hong Kong
Strong monsoon signal and red-flag beach closures create weekend travel advisory for Hong Kong visitors
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Hong Kong visitor arrivals surge 15 per cent in first four months of 2026
Hong Kong recorded 18.52 million visitor arrivals in January–April 2026, 15 per cent more than the same period last year, according to the HKTB. Mainland visitors led the surge, but long-haul and Southeast-Asian markets also rebounded. Rising demand is pushing hotel occupancy above 90 per cent on event weekends, signalling higher costs and potential capacity constraints for business travellers.
Immigration Department repatriates 35 rejected non-refoulement claimants
Hong Kong deported 35 foreign domestic helpers whose non-refoulement claims had been rejected, using new fast-track removal rules. The move signals tougher enforcement against overstaying and bogus protection claims, with potential compliance implications for employers of foreign workers.
Successive thunderstorm warnings disrupt afternoon flights and cross-boundary travel
Multiple thunderstorm warnings on 15 May forced airlines to delay or cancel flights and disrupted cross-boundary rail and ferry services. Travellers faced delays of up to 45 minutes, prompting carriers to offer free rebooking and highlighting the importance of real-time weather monitoring for mobility planners.