Hong Kong travellers continue to favour Japan despite geopolitical tensionsListen to this articlePeople walk along Takeshita Street in the Harajuku shopping area in Tokyo on Aug 10, 2024. (Photo: Reuters)Hong Kong travellers continue to favour Japan as a holiday destination despite ongoing geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Tokyo, thanks to unaffected flight routes and a weaker yen, local industry operators have said. Yau was speaking while attending the Hong Kong Holiday and Travel Expo, which runs from Thursday to Sunday. "With the opening of the third runway of the Hong Kong airport, our flights have recovered to 81% of the 2018-19 level. "This will not only attract more travellers to Hong Kong, but will also bring more choices to our travel-loving residents."
