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Outbound Travel Surges 30% Amid Middle East Disruptions

4/3/2026

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During the Easter holiday, Middle East conflicts disrupted air travel, and Timothy Chui Ting-pong, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Association, reported a 30% year-on-year rise in outbound tour groups to the mainland due to flight availability.
Outbound travel is expected to surpass last year.
Long-haul tours are increasing to Guizhou, Hunan, and Hubei, signaling demand.
Chui says improved local economy and higher disposable income are driving the trend.

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Story summary

During the Easter holiday, Middle East conflicts disrupted air travel, and Timothy Chui Ting-pong, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Association, reported a 30% year-on-year rise in outbound tour groups to the mainland due to flight availability.
Outbound travel is expected to surpass last year.
Long-haul tours are increasing to Guizhou, Hunan, and Hubei, signaling demand.
Chui says improved local economy and higher disposable income are driving the trend.