Tourexpi
The
"Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo 2025," a premier travel
carnival, concluded today with resounding success, which marks a significant
27% increase in attendance compared to the expo last year. The exhibition hall
was abuzz with activity, and exhibitors reported robust business performance,
underscoring the public's unwavering enthusiasm for travel products and
experiences.
Mr.
Carl Wong, Chairman of Exhibition Group Limited, commented, "We are
thrilled to see the record-breaking attendance at this year's expo, which
validates our strategic focus on delivering an immersive, carnival-style
experience for visitors. In addition to offering premium travel products and a
series of informative seminars, we introduced a mascot parade for the first
time, featuring mascots from various regions engaging directly with attendees.
This initiative received overwhelmingly positive feedback, not only driving
higher footfall but also creating enhanced business opportunities for our
exhibitors."
As
the co-organizer of the expo, the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong is
thrilled that attendance at the "Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo
2025" has once again set a record. Mr. Tommy Tam, Chairman of the Travel
Industry Council of Hong Kong, remarked, "exhibitors are extremely
satisfied with both the visitor turnout and the sales results from this expo,
and the attendees also left very pleased. I hope the Exhibition Group will
continue to provide high-quality travel purchasing experiences for travelers in
Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area in the future, offering them more benefits
and further developing the exhibitions into the travel expos that travelers
truly enjoy attending!"
Exhibitors
highlighted the vibrant, festive atmosphere as a key factor in attracting
larger crowds and boosting visitor engagement. Goldjoy Travel
Limited reported that their sales on the first day alone doubled their
initial targets. Overseas Property Tour Limited noted a 40% year-on-year
increase in sales for small group tours, while property viewing tours saw a
remarkable 60% surge. Similarly, EAT PLAY TRAVEL expressed great satisfaction
with this year's results, achieving a 40% increase in sales compared to
September 2024. Encouraged by the strong performance, EAT PLAY TRAVEL has
already planned to participating in future editions of the expo.
In
line with the government's emphasis on "silver economy," this year's
expo introduced special initiatives to cater to the elderly demographic,
including free admission and exclusive gifts for visitors aged 65 and above.
These measures proved highly effective, with elderly attendance rising by
nearly 20% compared to September 2024. Exhibitors welcomed this trend,
recognizing the immense potential of the silver-hair market. For instance,
TravPholer reported that senior visitors showed particular interest in
long-haul tours to destinations such as Africa, Latin America, and the Middle
East, with this demographic accounting for 70% of all travel product inquiries.
First-time exhibitor Hualien Tour also noted that seniors made up 60% of their
customer base, with a strong preference for three-day, two-night packages.
Given the success of these initiatives, Mr. Carl Wong confirmed that the group
will continue to roll out tailored offers for seniors at future events.
Mr.
Carl Wong concluded, "We are deeply gratified by the overwhelming support
from both exhibitors and the public for the 'Hong Kong Holiday & Travel
Expo.' Given its growing popularity, we are committed to establishing the expo
as a regular flagship event, providing an unparalleled one-stop platform for
travel enthusiasts and industry professionals alike."
Image Credit: © Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo
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