Lan Kwai Fong expects monster finish to Halloween
Hong Kong's premier nightlife and party district Lan Kwai Fong is expecting business to jump about 50 percent this Halloween. Turnover is already up at least 30 to 40 percent over the past two weekends, according to Anthea Cheung, Lan Kwai Fong Association director. She credited this growth to the Tourism Board's inaugural Hong Kong Halloween Month, which generated significant festive buzz ahead…
Hong Kong's premier nightlife district, Lan Kwai Fong, anticipates a significant boost to business during Halloween. According to Anthea Cheung, director of the Lan Kwai Fong Association, turnover is already up by 30 to 40 percent over the past two weekends. This growth is attributed to the Tourism Board's inaugural Hong Kong Halloween Month, which generated considerable festive buzz and attracted higher-than-expected interest.
Locals still make up around 70 percent of visitors in the district, with the remaining visitors coming from overseas and the mainland. Cross-border travel has spiked, with many mainland visitors dressing up for a night out. Bars and restaurants have kept some seats reserved for walk-ins as bookings are already full. Cheung predicts about a 50 percent increase tonight, as it is Halloween proper and a weekend.
The Lan Kwai Fong Association hopes for more hotel, dining, and transport package deals to encourage longer stays and increased spending. Immigration officers have inspected Huanggang Port and Shenzhen Bay Control Point in anticipation of an expected late-night outbound peak on Halloween night. The Immigration Department advises travelers to avoid peak hours for faster crossings and is coordinating with public transport operators to increase service frequency.
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