🌟 Hong Kong SAR is lighting up again! In the first nine months of 2024, the city welcomed nearly 32.6 million visitors, marking an impressive 40% increase compared to last year. 😍
Out of all the travelers, over 25.2 million hailed from the Chinese mainland, showing a solid 35% year-on-year growth. Visitors from other parts of the world weren't far behind, surging by 59% during this period. 🌏✈️
September was a hit too! Hong Kong saw nearly 3.1 million visitors last month alone, up by 10% from the same time in 2023. What's cooler? About half of them decided to stay overnight and soak in the city's vibes! 🏙️🎉
Some standout stats? Visitors from South Korea skyrocketed to over 592,000, which is a whopping 171.3% increase year-on-year! 🇰🇷🔥 And France? Bonjour! Over 93,700 French travelers visited, marking a 73.6% growth. 🇫🇷❤️
Looks like Hong Kong is the place to be! Whether it's the dazzling skyline, mouth-watering dim sum, or the hustle and bustle, the city's got its mojo back. 🥟🌃✨
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Hong Kong SAR sees 40% rise in visitor arrivals in first nine months
cgtn.com
