{
  "id": 9528880,
  "title": "Over 3.8k eateries to offer discounts on National Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/over-3-8k-eateries-to-offer-discounts-on-national-day-9528880",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T08:58:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1871401-20260924.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "More than 3,800 eateries in the city will offer discounts and free perks on October 1 to celebrate Hong Kong's 77th National Day anniversary. This year, food courts in popular shopping mall districts as well as hotels will join the campaign for the first time. Jonathan Leung, a catering sector lawmaker, reported that the number of participating restaurants now exceeds those offering discounts on the July 1 Establishment Day holiday. The aim is not to generate extra profits, but rather to promote Hong Kong and make it a memorable event for visitors. Caspar Tsui, executive director of the Federation of Hong Kong Hotels Owners, encouraged travelers to visit the city earlier to take advantage of the deals, which can last for the entire month.",
  "summary": "More than 3,800 eateries across the city will offer free perks and discounts of up to 30 percent off on October 1 to celebrate National Day. This year marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. For the first time ever, food courts at shopping malls in places such as Kai Tak and Kowloon Bay, as well as hotels, will also take part in the campaign. Catering sector…",
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        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "Over 3.8k eateries to offer discounts on National Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/over-3-8k-eateries-to-offer-discounts-on-national-day",
        "published": "2026-09-24T08:58:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}