Hong Kong records 4.5m visitor arrivals in July

Dhaka: Hong Kong welcomed around 4.5 million visitors in July, marking a 3 percent increase from the same month last year as major international events helped lift business travel to the city.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board said meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) were among the key contributors to July’s growth. Major events including the 108^th Lions International Convention and technology exhibition LEAP East helped attract visitors from several important source markets.

Adverse weather, however, weighed on overall tourism performance during the month, according to the tourism board.

Despite the mixed conditions, Hong Kong’s visitor numbers have maintained strong growth during the year. The city recorded 31.22 million arrivals in the first seven months of 2026, up 11 percent compared with the corresponding period of 2025.

The Asian financial hub is also gaining popularity among Vietnamese travelers. Hong Kong ranked seventh among the 10 most searched overseas destinations for Vietnam’s upcoming five-day National Day holiday, according to Agoda.

The ranking was based on accommodation searches made between May 1 and July 31 for stays from August 28 to September 2. Hong Kong ranked ahead of Kuala Lumpur, Bali and Osaka.

Its food scene remains another major attraction. The 2026 Michelin Guide lists 77 Michelin-starred restaurants in Hong Kong, including seven three-star, 13 two-star and 57 one-star establishments.