Hong Kong Tourism Promotion Association: The overall occupancy rate of Hong Kong hotels during the May Day Golden Week reached ninety percent.

Clifford Sun, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Tourism Promotion Association, said on a radio program that during the Golden Week holiday, the overall occupancy rate of small to large hotels in Hong Kong reached 90%, with room rates only increasing by about 10% compared to previous long holidays. It is reported that half of the guests stayed for one night and the other half stayed for more than one night, with the former mainly being short-haul travelers making multiple stops. Sun pointed out that due to the convenient transportation in the Greater Bay Area, many short-haul mainland tourists decide to stay in Hong Kong for the night after arriving, rather than returning to Shenzhen or Zhuhai for the night. As a result, Hong Kong hotels have been more restrained in pricing to avoid losing customers due to high prices. When asked if some tourists choosing camping or staying in internet cafes would affect hotel occupancy rates, Sun responded that some travelers who prefer immersive experiences may choose camping, and he has also observed people bringing camping equipment to stay in hotels, possibly after camping for one night. He believes that the most important thing is to have a sufficient number of overall tourists, each with their own different travel styles, and that a diverse range of experiences is beneficial to the market. Alfred Leung, the Chairman of the Hong Kong Catering Industry Association, also said on the same program that members have reflected that business in tourist areas has been ideal in the past few days, recording a 15% to 20% growth. Business in residential areas is similar to a regular weekend, but areas near border crossings such as Sheung Shui and Fanling have seen a decline in business due to the impact of locals traveling north to spend money. He also mentioned that the Hong Kong Tourism Board has recently been actively promoting temple tourism, attracting many visitors to Wong Tai Sin Temple and Che Kung Temple, which has boosted the business of surrounding restaurants.