How are Hong Kong restaurants faring 1 month into the dog-friendly scheme?
Restaurateur Ken Chu Ka-chun recorded a 20 per cent boost in business at one of his restaurants at Kai Tak Sports Park over the past month, thanks to pet owners dining in under a government scheme allowing dogs into nearly 1,000 Hong Kong establishments since July 9. “We saw more dog owners coming in because people frequently walk their dogs around here,” said Chu, owner of Asura group, which has…
One month into Hong Kong's dog-friendly restaurant scheme, the impact on local eateries is mixed. Ken Chu, owner of two pet-friendly restaurants in Kai Tak, observed a 20% surge in business, attributing it to pet owners dining in with their dogs. However, the scheme has also sparked controversy, with some critics claiming false complaints about hygiene and pest issues to target restaurants.
Despite this, most restaurants surveyed by Petsona plan to continue the pet-friendly policy, with some even considering expanding pet-friendly areas. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has received around 77 complaints related to the scheme, issuing verbal warnings as of August 5. The majority of diners surveyed accept having dogs at other tables, with only 6.3% outright rejecting the scheme due to concerns over hygiene, noise, and safety.
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