Hong Kong's tourism and economy show strong growth in early 2026, with visitor arrivals up 17 percent and GDP expanding 5.9 percent, the fastest pace in nearly five years.

South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s tourism sectors have entered 2026 with renewed momentum. The broader economy has strengthened, expanding by 5.9 per cent in the first quarter, its fastest pace in nearly five years. Visitor arrivals also reached 14.3 million in the first quarter, up 17 per cent year on year.
The recent Labour Day “golden week” holiday offered a further boost, with the city receiving more than 1 million mainland visitors. Across the border, travel volumes reached unprecedented levels, with an...