It’s not ecotourism if it risks damaging Hong Kong’s natural assets
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It’s not ecotourism if it risks damaging Hong Kong’s natural assets

May 3, 2026
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For decades, Hong Kong’s tourism success rested on a clear formula: shopping, dining and urban experiences. That model is losing momentum. Overnight visitor spending has fallen from around HK193 billion (US24.6 billion) in 2015 to HK128 billion last year. Shopping has declined sharply as spending shifts to sightseeing and experiences. Travellers are no longer coming only to consume – they seek a connection to nature, culture and place.

It’s not ecotourism if it risks damaging Hong Kong’s natural assets

This transition presents a clear opportunity. Hong Kong’s...

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