After more than two years of adhering to COVID-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is welcoming tourists back with a bang, with the government offering 500,000 free airline tickets in a bid to revive the island’s tourism.
The tickets, worth $254.8 million in total, were first purchased by the government in 2020. These will be given to go to global visitors, along with Hong Kong residents.
Although Hong Kong has relaxed its entry rules, visitors, possibly including those who will be given free tickets, are still currently subject to the entry rules.
Incoming international travelers must submit a pre-flight vaccination certificate, alongside a negative PCR test and rapid antigen test, before entering.
Once they've been permitted to enter, visitors are required to undergo a three-day self-monitoring period, during which time they're prohibited from eating in restaurants or visiting bars.