（新春见闻）港澳与内地“双向奔赴” 带动大湾区新春探亲、旅游、购物热

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming Lunar New Year is expected to significantly boost cross-border travel between Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China, with record-high passenger flows anticipated during the holiday period [1][3]. Group 1: Travel Statistics - On February 14, the number of cross-border travelers exceeded 1.18 million, with nearly 730,000 departing, of which over 530,000 were Hong Kong residents [1]. - The Hong Kong Immigration Department forecasts approximately 11.38 million people will enter and exit Hong Kong from February 14 to 23, with a peak return day on February 22, expecting around 663,000 entries [1][3]. - Macau is also expecting a total of 6 to 6.21 million entries and exits during the same period, averaging over 670,000 daily [1]. Group 2: Tourism Impact - The cross-border travel surge is contributing to a steady recovery in Hong Kong's tourism market, with January visitor numbers reaching 4.81 million, a 1% year-on-year increase, driven by 3.64 million mainland visitors and a 15% increase in non-mainland visitors [3]. - The enthusiasm of mainland tourists for visiting Hong Kong during the Lunar New Year is high, with around 150,000 mainland visitors entering on February 14 alone [3]. Group 3: New Developments - The "Yue Car Southbound" initiative has gained attention, with over 3,000 applicants approved to enter Hong Kong, and more than 1,500 have made travel reservations [4]. - On February 15, nearly 100 reservations were made, with a total of about 500 expected in the coming days, half of which will involve private cars staying in Hong Kong for one to two days [4].