According to the latest official tourism report, here is the curated list of the top 10 most crowded destinations, where tourism isn’t just booming, it is erupting.
Hong Kong
The year 2024 saw numerous major airports worldwide rebound sharply following pandemic disruptions.
A Hong Kong Airlines (HX) flight experienced a taxiway conflict with a Hainan Airlines (HU) aircraft at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) following its landing on Friday, sparking safety concerns over possible air traffic control miscommunication.
Emirates Airline (EK), operating flight EK382 from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), was unexpectedly diverted on 14 July 2025 to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) in Taiwan.
Airports around the world are especially taking steps to ensure comfort for passengers requiring accessible facilities by installing state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Air India (AI) flight AI315, operating from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL), returned to Hong Kong shortly after takeoff due to a suspected technical issue on June 16, 2025.
A Chinese national was arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Delhi, for allegedly stealing passengers’ debit and credit cards during an Air India (AI) flight from Hong Kong (HKG).
Euromonitor report predicts that the United States, Turkey, and China will likely see the highest growth in international visitors by 2030.
The Hong Kong Aircrew Officers Association (HKAOA) has expressed “serious concern” over recent pay increases for Cathay Pacific executives while the airline continues to face operational challenges.
United Airlines has announced six new routes to Mainland China and Hong Kong for its 2025-2026 winter schedule, marking a significant expansion in the region.