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Tourists in Hong Kong rejoice after amber health code axed

Travellers sit at Hong Kong International Airport after the lifting of coronavirus disease movement controls in Hong Kong on Wednesday. (Reuters photo)

Tourists on Wednesday rejoiced over Hong Kong dropping its amber health code which had restricted their freedom of movement around the city, but a travel industry leader forecast only a small uptick in visitor numbers during the coming holiday season.

Officials on Tuesday announced the biggest overhaul of the city’s Covid-19 restrictions since the pandemic began, citing the diminished danger imported infections posed to the community, offering hope of a revival to the once-thriving tourism industry.

The Peak Tram terminus on Garden Road in Central was quiet on…

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