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Christmas Visitor Surge Offset by Tragedy in Hong Kong
12/27/2025
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- Hong Kong saw a 10% rise in visitors during Christmas versus 2024.
- Residents made nearly 1.7 million outbound trips, up 22% from last year.
- Retailers worry the absence of the fireworks display hurts visitor numbers and sentiment.
- Lawmaker Peter Shiu Ka-fai noted that Tai Po’s deadly fire weakened consumer confidence, reducing sales.
- Christmas spending did not reach last year's level after tragedy claimed 161 lives.