Hong Kong airport authority plans 500-berth yacht bay to promote marina tourism

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Government policies and planned marina will make the city a centre for the industry’s growth, experts say.

The total far surpasses other Asian markets, including Singapore with about 4,000 pleasure crafts, mainland China with 6,000 and Japan with 7,113, based on separate industry estimates.

The number of licensed pleasure vessels in Hong Kong more than doubled to 12,325 in 2024 from 2007, according to the Marine Department.

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Author / Journalist: Aileen Chuang

Category: Business

Markets: Hong KongChinaJapanSingapore

Topics: Yachting Leisure Marine Boating Hong Industry Chow Kong Other Growth Boat

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Published On: 2025-04-17 @ 06:00:08 (2 days ago)

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