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flag Hong Kong saw a 5% surge in mainland Chinese tourists during 2025 Golden Week, boosting retail, dining, and banking sectors.

flag Hong Kong saw a 5% increase in mainland Chinese tourists during the 2025 Golden Week, with over 232,000 visitors on October 1 alone, boosting retail, hospitality, and dining sectors. flag Retailers reported 30% sales gains, especially in cosmetics and jewelry, while restaurants saw 10% to 20% higher business. flag Banks, including ICBC (Asia), recorded a 10% to 15% rise in new cross-border accounts as visitors engaged in investments and wealth planning, prompting extended branch hours. flag Officials highlighted the recovery driven by improved travel, major events, and Hong Kong’s financial role, urging expanded efforts to attract overnight tourists from ASEAN and the Middle East.

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