The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) successfully concluded its annual Hong Kong Travel Mission to India, held from August 18 to 26 across five major cities—Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
This year, a delegation of 41 Hong Kong tourism partners including attractions, theme parks, hotels, DMCs, airlines, and cruise lines engaged with over 750 Indian travel agents and tourism professionals. The mission highlighted Hong Kong’s evolving offerings for leisure, business, and family travellers, backed by visa-free access and direct flight options.
Between January and July 2025, Hong Kong welcomed 233,000 Indian visitor arrivals, marking an 8% year-on-year increase and reaching 94% of pre-pandemic levels. India now ranks 11th among Hong Kong’s key visitor markets, with travellers staying an average of four nights. Connectivity remains strong with 53 weekly flights from five Indian cities, making Hong Kong one of the most accessible international destinations in Asia.
Travel patterns show growing interest—43% of Indian visitors in 2025 were first-timers, family and group travel rose significantly, and India ranks 5th in per capita spending, indicating demand for premium travel. Business and MICE travel also rebounded, with arrivals up 33% year-on-year and over 55,000 Indian delegates visiting in the first half of 2025.
Puneet Kumar, Director – South Asia, Hong Kong Tourism Board, said, “There is no place like Hong Kong that is such a super cosmopolitan city with world class theme parks, attractions, best in class infrastructure, unique experiences that are only available in HK such as Derby racing, yachting, island hopping, our city’s culinary & nightlife is second to none, world famous Art & Cultural events yet you can find the nature’s calm within few minutes as we have oceans, mountains, hiking trails, beaches, 263 island, water sports that attracts active adventure seekers from around the world. Hong Kong is a year-round destination with a packed calendar of mega events, festivals from Summer Viva to Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance to Halloween to Hong Kong Wine & Dine to WinterFest and most spectacular New Year Countdown Fireworks. There is never a dull moment in Hong Kong making it the perfect destination for leisure & cruise holidays, family trips & celebrations, or MICE travel.”
With strong recovery, visa-free access, and an expanding calendar of events and cruise offerings, Hong Kong is poised to welcome more Indian travellers for leisure, family holidays, and business incentives in the months ahead.
