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HONG KONG (Reuters): Visitor arrivals to Hong Kong rose by a provisional 16.4 percent in 2011, totalling a record 41.92 million, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) said.
“We are strongly encouraged by the robust performance of our tourism industry in 2011. Not only did visitor arrivals reach a historic high of almost 42 million, but tourism receipts will also likely surpass HK$250 billion ($32.19 billion),” Tourism Board Chairman James Tien said in a statement.
“Looking into 2012, notwithstanding uncertainty in the global economic environment, the HKTB will continue to invest in promotions in different key source markets. We project there will be single-digit growth in visitor arrivals in 2012.”
The tourism board is due to release 2011 December data and a breakdown of 2011 figures later this month.
Following is a summary of visitor arrivals to Hong Kong from different regions:
No. Of Pct
Arrivals Change vs.
Region in 2011 2010
Mainland China 28.10 million +23.9
Short-haul markets 9.05 million + 4.6
Long-haul markets 4.77 million + 1.7
