Mainlanders bypass HK for Golden Week

Hong Kong is losing its luster for the increasingly affluent, sophisticated mainland tourists during the National Day holiday.

"The passion of mainland travelers (for Hong Kong) has dampened dramatically this year," said Sarah Leung, director of the Hong Kong Tourism Industry Employees General Union.

She said the number of tour groups from the mainland during Golden Week will drop an estimated 10 percent compared with the same period last year.