GBA Sees Surge in Local and Foreign Tourists A Boom in Visitor Throughput This title effectively captures the main topic of the article, which is the significant increase in tourism in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The use of Surge and Boom creates a sense of excitement and momentum, making the reader curious about what's happening in the region.

GBA Sees Surge in Local and Foreign Tourists A Boom in Visitor Throughput

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is experiencing a significant surge in tourism, with domestic and foreign visitors taking advantage of China's visa facilitation measures. According to recent reports, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge handled 25,000 inbound and outbound vehicle trips on Saturday, marking its highest single-day traffic since opening in 2018.

From January 28 to Saturday, total vehicle crossings reached 95,000, representing a year-on-year increase of 35.6 percent. Notably, more than 69,000 trips by vehicles carrying number plates from Hong Kong or Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) were recorded, marking a 40.4-percent year-on-year increase.

In Hong Kong, visitor arrivals reached over 680,000 between January 28 and January 31, with a 4 percent year-on-year rise in visitors from the Chinese mainland. The city also witnessed a 16 percent rise in visitors from outside the Chinese mainland.

Macao reported an influx of visitors, with arrivals reaching 219,000 on January 31, an increase of 50,000 from the previous day. The city's hotel occupancy rate has exceeded 90 percent, reflecting a surge in travel during the Spring Festival holiday period.

The influx of visitors from Hong Kong and Macao has led to an increase in visitor throughput by key infrastructure in the region. For instance, Shenzhen border inspection authorities reported over 2.85 million arrivals and departures between January 28 and 10 a.m. Saturday, up 8.5 percent year on year.

The surge in tourism is not limited to domestic visitors. According to reports, over 12,000 foreign visitors took advantage of the visa-free policy, accounting for 40.4 percent of total foreign arrivals in Shenzhen between January 28 and 10 a.m. Saturday.

As the GBA continues to roll out favorable policies, it is likely that we will see new breakthroughs for visitor throughput by key infrastructure in the region. The surge in tourism also reflects residents' recovering confidence in the overall economy and an uptick in attitude toward consumption.

In conclusion, the GBA's surge in local and foreign tourists is a significant boost to the region's tourism industry. With its unique blend of culture, history, and modern attractions, the GBA has become an attractive destination for visitors from around the world.

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