Travel and hospitality
March 10, 2023
Hong Kong businesses are hopeful that more inbound arrivals from mainland China and the rest of the world will boost the city’s retail and tourism sectors. Image credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board
By Crystal Tai
In January, the number of visitors to Hong Kong jumped nearly 70 times compared with the year before.
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