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Hong Kong tourism sector urges new light shows to boost local businesses

Tourism representatives in Hong Kong are calling for new light shows replacing the "A Symphony of Lights" to be designed with the goal of boosting local businesses. They emphasize that the displays should encourage visitors to engage with and support nearby shops and restaurants, rather than merely serving as a passive spectacle. This call comes as the 22-year-old Victoria Harbour show prepares for its final performance. AI

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Hong Kong tourism sector urges new light shows to boost local businesses

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong ·

    New light shows must attract business, not just spectators: tourism sector

    New light shows replacing Hong Kong’s long-running “A Symphony of Lights” should help nearby shops and restaurants attract business, rather than simply drawing spectators who leave after the performance, tourism representatives have said. Lawmaker Perry Yiu Pak-leung and tourism …