Hong Kong is preparing to welcome over 1.54 million visitors from the Chinese mainland during China's National Day holiday period, marking an 11% year-on-year increase, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee announced Tuesday.
The anticipated surge – surpassing Chinese New Year and Labor Day holiday figures – comes as authorities implement enhanced crowd management strategies. Lee emphasized cross-departmental coordination to ensure 'safe and orderly' operations across transportation hubs, tourist sites, and border checkpoints.
Key measures include deploying additional staff at control points, optimizing public transport capacity, and launching real-time crowd monitoring systems. The HKSAR Security Bureau has activated a digital platform providing live updates on border wait times, while tourism officials are promoting festive events through dedicated web portals.
'We want every visitor to experience Hong Kong's unique vibrancy while feeling secure and well-informed,' Lee stated, noting the preparations aim to balance tourism growth with resident convenience.
The holiday influx underscores Hong Kong's continued appeal as a cultural and shopping destination, with analysts noting its potential to boost retail and hospitality sectors recovering from pandemic impacts.
