Mainland transit offers alternative for Europe trips amid Middle East war

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Due to safety concerns amid the US-Israel war on Iran, travel agents in Hong Kong report increased mainland China transit for long-haul European trips. This alternative routing has led to a projected 3% rise in Europe-bound tourists compared to last year.

Transiting through mainland China for long-haul destinations from Hong Kong has become an alternative to stopping off in the Middle East amid safety concerns brought about by the US-Israel war on Iran, the city’s travel agents have said. Alex Lee Chun-ting, general manager of Miramar Travel, told the South China Morning Post that the war in the Middle East had initially reduced interest in long-haul tours to Europe in summer, but he now expected a 3 per cent increase year on year. Lee said...