Hong Kong is planning a major tourism comeback in 2026 by giving away half a million free air tickets to global travelers. This bold move could shake up not just your vacation plans, but also the hotel booking scene and the city’s entire travel vibe. Here’s what you might want to know before packing your bags or clicking “book now.”
October 7, 2025A viral manga prediction about a disaster in Japan on July 5, 2025, set off a wave of anxiety among travelers—especially in Hong Kong—leading to canceled flights and slumping bookings. Now that doomsday has come and gone uneventfully, we look at the surprising ways one comic strip shook up travel plans and what it means for would-be visitors eyeing Japan’s return to normal.
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