Luo Shupei: It is expected that the number of visitors to Hong Kong will continue to increase, achieving the goal of the tourism industry accounting for 5% of GDP by 2029.

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11:03 23/06/2026
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The Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Luo Shupei, said in a media interview that the Hong Kong SAR government is currently developing its first five-year plan, aiming for the tourism industry to make a greater contribution to the economy. She believes that the number of visitors to Hong Kong will continue to increase, and that the goal of having the tourism industry account for 5% of the local Gross Domestic Product by 2029 can be achieved.
Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Loh Shuk Pui, stated in a media interview that the Hong Kong SAR government is currently developing its first five-year plan, aiming to increase the contribution of the tourism industry to the economy. She believes that the number of visitors to Hong Kong will continue to rise, and it is possible to achieve the goal of having the tourism industry account for 5% of the local gross domestic product by 2029. In response to Shenzhen's abundant tourist attractions and lower prices attracting Hong Kong residents to travel north for shopping, Loh Shuk Pui emphasized that Hong Kong should focus on its own development and strive to become stronger, rather than expecting neighboring cities like Shenzhen to remain stagnant. She also mentioned that in recent years, there has been a misunderstanding about the safety of Hong Kong, but international visitors' positive feedback on events like the Le Mans race shows that perceptions of Hong Kong are changing. Looking ahead, the Hong Kong government will continue to invest in tourism, culture, and exhibition facilities to support economic development.