Tourists take photos of a performer at the Wan Chai waterfront in Hong Kong, July 8, 2023. (WU XIAOHUI / CHINA DAILY)

Hong Kong is seeing an accelerated recovery in its tourism industry as post-COVID-19 pandemic travel rebounded.  

The city recorded over 10 million tourist arrivals from January to May this year, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board. 

Earlier this month, International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh said the "situation is looking bright" for Hong Kong after the global aviation body upgraded its passenger traffic projections for city, which is now expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels by the end of next year.

A street artist performs magic tricks for visitors at the Wan Chai waterfront in Hong Kong, July 8, 2023. (WU XIAOHUI / CHINA DAILY)

Tourists take a double-decker tram at Causeway Bay in Hong Kong on July 8, 2023. (WU XIAOHUI / CHINA DAILY)

A poster celebrating the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland is seen on a bus in Hong Kong, July 9, 2023. (WU XIAOHUI / CHINA DAILY)

View of a busy street at Causeway Bay in Hong Kong on July 9, 2023. (WU XIAOHUI / CHINA DAILY