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After nearly three years of self-isolation, Hong Kong is dying for some company.

The city announced Thursday it will give away 500,000 free airline tickets, worth north of $250 million, to jump-start its beleaguered tourism industry. But all the free mini-pretzels, Bloody Marys, and in-flight dim sum in the world might not be enough to lure back travelers.

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Source Fool.com