About 800,000 trips made on Wednesday, below 1 million estimate, official data shows.

A return of Chinese travellers, who spent almost US$248 billion on trips abroad in 2019 before the pandemic, is key to filling a big hole in the global travel industry.

Industry figure Simon Wong says restaurants can expect a 10 per cent drop in business against last year’s figures.

Kagoshima, on the Japanese island of Kyushu, is a nature and food lover’s paradise. We recommend 6 things to try there, from the unique geothermal sand baths to some of Japan’s best wagyu beef.

Visitors head to Victoria Harbour to see pyrotechnics, but some say ‘budget-style’ display not as impressive as past shows.

At least five tourist groups, each with 30 to 40 people, take photos in front of popular red brick wall displaying name and crest of HKU between 11am and 12pm.

City also recorded more than 6,100 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes amid unstable weather on Tuesday night.

Locals say foreign visitors are littering, ignoring traffic rules and trespassing, as they flood the area searching for the perfect shot of the iconic mountain.

Daniel Graham, 38, and Adam Carruthers, 31, are accused of felling the 150-year-old sycamore at Hadrian’s Wall and damaging the Unesco site.

Police and Department of Health mount joint operation in Yau Tsim Mong district, arresting trio, aged between 29 and 33, for alleged illegal sale of medicinal products.

Chief Executive John Lee says Individual Visit Scheme helps city target high-spending arrivals.

In 2021, there were 691 foreign tourists. In 2022, that figure rose to 2,300. Last year, there were 7,000. The numbers aren’t huge – but there’s a buzz around Afghan tourism.

The yen has been steadily sliding for more than three years and has lost more than one-third of its value since the start of 2021.

Predictions restaurant trade will suffer from golden week double whammy despite an estimated 800,000 tourist arrivals from across the border.

Overtourism plagues some of Europe’s most popular destinations, and increasingly they are taking steps to control surging visitor numbers. Venice’s entry fee for day trippers is the latest measure.

Syasya Syahirah Nor Azmi gave up her life in Penang for the gentle sway of a sailing boat thousands of miles from home. Life is good, even if it can get lonely at times. And she misses the food.

Travellers from the province will first be able to visit Matsu and then the main island of Taiwan, once direct sea services resume, official says.

Transport Department has allocated an additional 40 per cent quota for cross-border bus operators to increase service frequencies over the May 1-5 holiday.

Readers discuss why the US has lost its appeal as a tourist destination for some in Asia, and how Hong Kong can boost its attractiveness to visitors

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The hotel melds Japanese sensibilities with Scandinavian design – and is just a short walk from Tokyo’s hip Harajuku and Shibuya

Air China will start to add international flights from Sunday, while bookings ahead of May Day holiday have surged, but flights to US are having a sluggish recovery.

CY Leung identifies trade and shipping services as areas for city, in pursuing second- or third-tier mainland Chinese companies to set up offices.

Warning over effect on Hong Kong as yen hits 34-year low of 156.82 against US dollar after Bank of Japan held interest rates close to zero.

More inspections will be conducted in city’s tourist attractions, control points, restaurants and shops during mainland China holiday from May 1 to 5, authorities say.