National Day holiday business boost expected
Catering and retail industries have said they are optimistic about the upcoming National Day Golden Week holiday, expressing the hope that residents will spend more locally. Speaking on an RTHK radio programme on Tuesday, catering sector lawmaker Jonathan Leung said that business during the Mid-Autumn Festival was better compared to last year. He believes that the trend will continue into the…
The catering and retail sectors anticipate a boost in business during the upcoming National Day Golden Week holiday, from October 1 to 7. Jonathan Leung, a legislator representing the catering industry, expressed optimism based on the better performance of businesses during the previous Mid-Autumn Festival. He believes that the trend will continue during the National Day holiday, as fewer people are expected to travel north.
Leung hopes that this will lead to increased local spending, particularly benefiting restaurants like Hong Kong-style cafes, social media favorites, and Michelin-starred establishments.
Peter Shiu, a legislator in the wholesale and retail sector, shared similar sentiments. He predicts that sales figures across industries will exceed last year's totals, thanks to events such as the National Day fireworks display and the extended Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival at Victoria Park. Shiu noted that mainland visitors have been spending less in recent years, but products like gold, cosmetics, and drugs remain popular.
He also expressed hope that visitors would explore attractions beyond the usual hotspots of Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, and Causeway Bay.
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