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…
Business insiders anticipate a significant boost to the catering and retail sectors during the upcoming National Day Golden Week holiday, which spans from October 1 to 7. Catering industry lawmaker Jonathan Leung expressed optimism, noting that Mid-Autumn Festival business was up compared to the previous year. He expects this trend to persist, citing the expectation of fewer mainland visitors heading north for the holiday, which will likely limit consumption in those areas.
Leung believes that restaurants such as Hong Kong-style cafes, socially popular and Michelin-starred establishments, will be the biggest beneficiaries of the holiday. Peter Shiu, a wholesale and retail sector legislator, shared similar sentiments, predicting that overall sales figures across industries will surpass last year's totals, largely due to events like the National Day fireworks display and the extended Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival at Victoria Park.
Shiu also noted that mainland visitors are spending less than in recent years, though items like gold, cosmetics, and drugs remain popular. He expressed hope that visitors will explore attractions beyond the usual hotspots of Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, and Causeway Bay.
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