Travelers from mainland China contributed 35% of Hong Kong’s total retail sales in 2016, which is up from 15% 10 years ago.
Visitors from mainland China now account for 75% of the tourist arrivals in Hong Kong according to Hong Kong Tourism Board reports, up from 54% in 2006.
Mainland travelers spend an average of 2.7 nights in Hong Kong per trip and spend more than ¥20,000 (US$2,900) each time they visit. And while 5 in 10 visitors buy jewelry and watches on their trips, some visitors who come to enjoy the food (51%) and culture (40%) who spend 10% more during their stay than those who come just to shop.
According to Nielsen’s recent study, Hong Kong covers off on the top 6 reasons that consumers look for when they consider regional travel. Online travel agencies and social media are dominant influencers to mainland Chinese travelers, at 95% and 49%, respectively according to Nielsen.
Also read: China Outbound Travel Forecast 2016-2021