Slump in F&B sector over Easter break as 28% of Hongkongers leave city
- Posted on April 7, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Hong Kong experiences significant tourism dynamics during Easter holidays, with nearly three million residents departing the city while international visitor arrivals surge. Despite the 14.3% increase in outbound travelers compared to last year, the influx of foreign tourists maintains robust hotel occupancy rates. This phenomenon reveals contrasting patterns in the food and beverage sector, which faces temporary challenges as local consumer spending shifts during the holiday exodus.
Slump in F&B sector over Easter break as 28% of Hongkongers leave city
Number of outgoing residents up 14.3 per cent year on year to 2.1 million, but more inbound visitors over same period leads to high hotel occupancy.
