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The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) reported provisional visitor arrivals of 3.4 million in May, reflecting a 20% year-on-year increase. Mainland visitors made up 2.63 million of this total, marking a 15% rise from the same period last year. Non-Mainland visitors saw a significant 43% year-on-year growth, exceeding 770,000. From January to May, Hong Kong welcomed a total of 18 million visitors, an 80% increase compared to the same period last year.

Provisional Visitor Arrivals for May 2024

MarketsMay 2024 (Year-on-Year Change)January to May 2024 (Year-on-Year Change)Mainland2,627,401 (+14.8%)13,804,878 (+73.5%)Non-Mainland*771,057 (+42.6%)4,213,759 (+93.5%)Short-haul419,261 (+52.5%)2,302,279 (+124.3%)Long-haul206,035 (+41.6%)1,194,583 (+107.8%)New markets62,021 (+116.8%)261,075 (+174.9%)Total3,398,458 (+20.2%)18,018,637 (+77.8%)

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