Pursuits
China Bars Domestic Tour Groups From Going to Hong Kong
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China’s tourism board has stopped approving mainlanders’ group tours to Hong Kong because of the spread of pro-democracy demonstrations in the city, amplifying the impact of the protests on the economy.
Chinese tourists accounted for 75 percent of the 54 million visitors to Hong Kong last year, helping make the city one of the most vibrant markets for luxury goods in the world. Group tours account for 8 percent to 10 percent of Chinese visitors to the city, said Joseph Tung, executive director of the Hong Kong Travel Industry Council.