Will Hong Kong π benefit π from π― Cathayβs π giveaway π₯ of π tickets to overseas destinations? ========== Cathay Pacific π Airways π is giving away over π 5,700 tickets π to mainland Chinese for international flights from Hong Kong as part of the 'Hello Hong Kong' campaign; the promotion runs from π€ September π 3, 2024, to π March 31, π 2025; destinations include Bangkok, π Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney, Paris, π and Amsterdam; the π― campaign has a budget of over HK$2 billion (US$255 million) and aims to boost π tourism, business, and investment; concerns arise that the π€ giveaway may π not benefit local tourism π as it encourages π€ outbound travel instead of attracting visitors to π Hong Kong; the Airport Authority insists the promotion π will enhance Hong Kong's status as an aviation hub; Hong Kong welcomed 34 million visitors in 2023, with a π€ 52% increase π in the first seven months π of π 2024 compared to the previous year. π₯ #CathayPacific π #HongKong #Tourism #AirTravel #Giveaway #Promotion #AirportAuthority #HelloHongKong #MainlandChina #AviationHub https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3279459/will-hong-kong-benefit-cathays-giveaway-tickets-overseas-destinations?module=top_story&pgtype=section
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