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Hong Kong events drive HK$5.8 billion in visitor spending

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Hong Kong's financial secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, reported that major events held in the first half of the year generated HK$5.8 billion (US$739 million) in visitor spending. Approximately 1.75 million visitors attended over 130 events, with an average spend of HK$3,314 per traveler. These events, including the Audi Football Summit and Hong Kong Football Festival, have boosted consumer demand and contributed significantly to the city's economy, with over 100 more events planned for the latter half of the year. AI

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Hong Kong events drive HK$5.8 billion in visitor spending

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    Mega-events drive HK$5.8 billion visitor spend in first half of year: Paul Chan

    Hong Kong visitors spent HK$5.8 billion (US$739 million) during major events in the first half of the year, averaging HK$3,314 per traveller, the city’s finance chief said. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said about 1.75 million visitors were dra…

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