Hong Kong Cruise Tourism Welcomes High Light Again! The daily number of passengers exceeded 235000, setting a new high!

As the core hub of Hong Kong's cruise tourism, the "dual ship berthing" at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is a milestone. On December 19th, two international cruise ships simultaneously docked at the terminal, marking the first time since the operation of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal that this operational scenario has been achieved, and marking a new level of reception capacity and operational level for the terminal. Two international cruise ships have brought a large number of international tourists, injecting strong tourism consumption vitality into Hong Kong.

It is understood that the "dual ship berthing" this time is not accidental, but the result of advance planning and coordination between the Hong Kong Tourism Board, cruise companies, and terminal operators. To welcome the peak tourism season at the end of the year, all parties are working together to optimize customs clearance procedures and improve reception services, ensuring that a large number of tourists can enter the country quickly and efficiently. At the same time, they are also working together with surrounding commercial and cultural tourism resources to create a comprehensive tourism experience for tourists and maximize the driving effect of cruise tourism.

The driving effect of "dual ship berthing" is immediately apparent. On December 20th, the daily number of visitors to Hong Kong exceeded 235000, far exceeding the recent daily average and setting a new high after the National Day and Mid Autumn Festival holidays. From the perspective of passenger flow composition, in addition to the international tourists brought by the two international cruise ships, there are also a large number of mainland tourists who take advantage of the weekend and holiday atmosphere to travel to Hong Kong, forming a situation of "international+mainland" two-way passenger flow superposition.

The festive atmosphere has become an important booster for passenger flow growth. In late December, Hong Kong has fully opened up its Christmas atmosphere, with Christmas lights, themed exhibitions, and promotional activities launched in major commercial districts attracting a large number of tourists to stop and consume. The surrounding areas of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal are also simultaneously carrying out characteristic activities, effectively connecting cruise passengers with local holiday passenger flows, forming a virtuous cycle of "tourism+consumption", further enhancing passengers' willingness to stay and consumption vitality.

The new high in passenger flow driven by the "dual ship berthing" policy is due to the sustained recovery of the Hong Kong cruise tourism market, highlighting the core engine role of cruise tourism in the Hong Kong tourism market. Previously, due to various factors, Hong Kong's cruise tourism had fallen into a slump. However, with the gradual recovery of international routes and the improvement of port operation capabilities, cruise tourism has become a key force driving the recovery of the Hong Kong tourism market.