The Hong Kong International Seven Rugby Sunday (April 2) ended, and a three -day game attracted about 75,000 people to enter.According to reports, the bars and restaurants in Lan Kwai Fong, Central, were driven by the atmosphere of the competition. Last weekend, the business rose by more than 20 % compared with usual weekends.
According to the Hong Kong News Agency, Zhang Sumei, director of the Lan Kwai Fong Association, said on the radio program on Monday (April 3) that tourists wearing rugby jerseys in the past were on FridayThe consumption of Lan Kwai Fong bars and restaurants, most of which are foreign passengers, accounting for more than 80 %; the flow of people will fall slightly on Sunday without expectations.
In this context, Lan Kwai Fong's overall business has increased by 20 % compared to the past weekend.
Zhang Sumei also said that when the last seven international rugby competitions were held, there were still epidemic prevention measures in the bars and restaurants in Hong Kong. Foreign passengers also had restrictions in Hong Kong, but today's epidemic prevention measures have been lifted.She believes that as Hong Kong will host large -scale concerts and other programs, it is expected that more overseas and mainland tourists will go to Hong Kong and drive the business of Lan Kwai Fong.
The Hong Kong International Seven Rugby Championship is the top Asian event. It is hosted by the Hong Kong Rugby Federation. It is held at the Hong Kong Stadium from March 31st to April 2nd.The men's team and 12 women's teams have also increased women's games for the first time.
This seven international rugby is the first international sports event held after Hong Kong's comprehensive recovery.
