Has Hong Kong lost its way in the tourism business and is there a route back despite stiff competition from neighbouring cities?

Hong Kong resident Benny Sze makes a beeline to mainland China twice a month for leisure because transport, drinks, meals and hotels all cost far less than at home.

The 36-year-old graphic designer cannot resist splashing out in neighbouring Shenzhen despite having negative perceptions of the mainland after Beijing imposed the national security law on Hong Kong following anti-government protests in 2019.