HONG KONG (VnExpress): Hong Kong, the world's second-most visited city for international arrivals after Bangkok, received 31.22 million visitors in the first seven months of the year, up 12% from the same period last year, driven by strong international connectivity and a packed schedule of mega events.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong has long been a preferred destination for major exhibitions and conventions, partly because of its extensive international transport links, China Daily reported.
Around 140 airlines connect the special administrative region with more than 225 destinations worldwide, offering travelers a wide range of direct and connecting flight options.
In May, Hong Kong International Airport opened its second passenger terminal as part of a US$14.5 billion expansion aimed at strengthening its position against global aviation hubs including Singapore Changi and Dubai International Airport.
Terminal 2 hosts 15 airlines, most of them low-cost carriers, including AirAsia, IndiGo, Bangkok Airways, Cebu Pacific, Hainan Airlines and Cambodia Airways, Bloomberg reported.
Hong Kong organized over 130 mega events in the first half of 2026, including LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament, ComplexCon Hong Kong exhibition and world-famous rugby sevens tournament Hong Kong Sevens. -- VnExpress
