Group 1 - The 39th Hong Kong International Tourism Expo and the 20th Hong Kong Business Travel and MICE Expo opened on June 12, 2023, featuring around 500 exhibitors from over 60 countries and regions [1] - The theme of the exhibition is "From Recovery to Development," showcasing the latest tourism products and local culture through interactive experiences [1] - The Hong Kong government anticipates approximately 45 million visitors in 2024, a 31% year-on-year increase, highlighting the resilience of the tourism industry [1] Group 2 - The exhibition includes new sections targeting youth and family tourism, encouraging younger generations to explore tourism from fresh perspectives [1] - The Asian Tourism Exchange Center held a policy briefing to attract foreign travelers from Hong Kong and Macau to mainland China, enhancing Hong Kong's role as a travel hub [2] - The first two days of the expo are limited to industry professionals, while the last two days are open to the public, expecting around 70,000 attendees over four days [3]

Group 1 - The Shanghai cruise market has shown significant growth in early 2025, with approximately 230 cruise entries and exits and around 880,000 passengers, representing increases of 105.3% and 78.2% respectively compared to the same period last year [1][2] - The Shanghai border inspection station has facilitated over 48,000 foreign travelers, with about 20,000 benefiting from visa-free policies, enhancing the travel experience [1] - The introduction of innovative tourism service models by cruise companies, such as the "Aida·Magic City" cruise focusing on cultural experiences and the "Spectrum of the Seas" cruise combining air travel with cruising, has attracted more international travelers [1] Group 2 - The development of composite tourism products like "Cruise+" has rapidly advanced the Shanghai cruise economy, positively impacting surrounding tourism, hotel, and dining industries [2] - During the upcoming May Day holiday, the Shanghai cruise port is expected to experience a peak in passenger flow, with over 10 cruise entries and exits and an estimated 37,000 travelers from May 1 to May 5 [2] - The Shanghai border inspection station plans to dynamically adjust personnel deployment and optimize customs processes to ensure smooth and safe operations during the holiday peak [2]