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Hong Kong pubs see World Cup boost amid economic recovery

Hong Kong pubs and restaurants are experiencing a significant boost in business due to the FIFA World Cup matches. Allan Zeman, chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, reported a 60-70% increase in revenue in the Lan Kwai Fong district during games featuring popular teams like England, Brazil, and Argentina. This surge in activity is providing much-needed economic relief to the hospitality sector, which has been struggling with local consumers seeking cheaper alternatives in mainland China. AI

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Hong Kong pubs see World Cup boost amid economic recovery

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ambrose Li ·

    Fifa World Cup: Hong Kong pubs, restaurants enjoy net gains from big matches

    Many bars, restaurants and shopping centres in Hong Kong have enjoyed brisk business thanks to the World Cup, with top nightlife district Lan Kwai Fong recording an up to 70 per cent jump in patronage for this year’s big matches. Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman told the …