Hong Kong Tourism Board Concludes Successful Travel Mission to India, Sees Strong Recovery in Indian Market

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Hong Kong has successfully concluded its annual travel mission to India, featuring a delegation of 41 tourism industry partners who engaged with over 750 Indian travel agents and tourism professionals. The mission highlighted how Hong Kong is evolving its offerings to appeal to leisure, business, and family travelers alike, with visa-free and direct flight options. The city welcomed 233,000 Indian visitor arrivals between January and July 2025, an 8% year-on-year growth in arrivals, reaching 94% of pre-pandemic levels. India now ranks 11th among key visitor source markets, with travelers staying an average of four nights and nearly two-thirds choosing overnight stays.

Key Takeaways:

  • 41 Hong Kong tourism industry partners participated in the annual travel mission to India, including iconic attractions, theme parks, leading hotels, destination management companies (DMCs), airlines, and cruise lines.
  • The Hong Kong team engaged with over 750 Indian travel agents and tourism professionals, including representatives from key satellite markets.
  • Hong Kong welcomed 233,000 Indian visitor arrivals between January and July 2025, an 8% year-on-year growth in arrivals, reaching 94% of pre-pandemic levels.
  • India now ranks 11th among key visitor source markets, with travelers staying an average of four nights and nearly two-thirds choosing overnight stays.
  • Connectivity is stronger than ever, with 53 weekly flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad, making Hong Kong India's most accessible international destination in Asia.
  • More Indians are discovering Hong Kong for the first time (43% in 2025), family and group travel is on the rise (up from 29% in Q1 to 43% in Q2), and India ranks 5th in per capita spending, reflecting demand for premium travel experiences.
  • MICE travel has registered a strong rebound, with arrivals up 33% year-on-year and 55,587 Indian delegates visiting Hong Kong in the first half of 2025 for Business Travel and MICE.

Statistics:

  • 41 Hong Kong tourism industry partners participated in the annual travel mission to India.
  • Over 750 Indian travel agents and tourism professionals engaged with the Hong Kong team.
  • 233,000 Indian visitor arrivals between January and July 2025.
  • 8% year-on-year growth in arrivals.
  • 94% of pre-pandemic levels in visitor arrivals.
  • 53 weekly flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
  • 43% of Indians are discovering Hong Kong for the first time in 2025.
  • 55,587 Indian delegates visited Hong Kong in the first half of 2025 for Business Travel and MICE.

Sources:

  • Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)
  • Newsvoir