In order to revitalize the tourism industry this year and vigorously develop the event economy, more than 100 events will be held in the second half of the year, which is equivalent to at least one item every two days.Officials expect that the annual event can attract approximately 1.7 million travelers to participate, bringing about HK $ 7.2 billion (S $ 1.242.75 million) to Hong Kong.
In terms of literary and artistic ideas, Hong Kong will launch the "Wulin Dance Carnival" in the second half of the year, gathered more than 1,000 masters of martial arts and dance worlds, showing more than 60 performances and activities; from June 29th to January next year,The M+Museum will host the "Pei Mingming Large Retrospective Exhibition", and many exhibits are exhibited for the first time.
In terms of sports events, two internationally renowned sports events: "2024 Women's World Stick Tennis U20 Championship" and "WBSC Baseball World Cup" will be held in Hong Kong for the first time in August and October.In November, Hong Kong will also hold two large -scale off -road events: "Leap Lantau" and "Le Shiyi Walker".
Festivals, celebrations and carnival, this year is the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.Hong Kong's Colorful Winter Tour "and Hong Kong's New Year's Eve, Food and Food Tour," Asia 50 Best Best Bar "awards ceremony.
In terms of financial innovation technology, the Hong Kong Fintech Week and International Financial Leadership Investment Summit will be held in the second half of the year.In addition, the Super Exhibition Expo and annual brand activities (book fairs, anime video game festivals), large international exhibitions (jewelry, clocks, electronics, lighting), etc.
Huang Weilun, deputy director of the Hong Kong Financial Secretary, pointed out at a press conference on Tuesday (May 21) that Hong Kong is expected to be held in Hong Kong this year, with more than 100 items in the first half of the year.It is for different industry operators to grasp the situation early and deploy publicity in advance to make publicity, and fully grasp the business opportunities brought by the event.
Huang Weilun said that the Hong Kong government has strengthened coordination and coordination in the past period, and has achieved remarkable results.He estimates that this year's annual event will attract about 1.7 million passengers to participate, bringing 7.2 billion Hong Kong dollars in Hong Kong, and the economic increase is worth about 4.3 billion Hong Kong dollars.
The Hong Kong Chief Executive Li Jiachao pointed out before attending the Executive Assembly that the Hong Kong government will do a good job of "setting up" and "directors", launching a variety of activities to create opportunities, and the industry must also play its own role and become popular into wealth.
Li Jiachao said: "The number of compatriots in the Mainland (Mainland China) has increased greatly, and the multiplication effect of the event economy has increased the economic benefits.The tax -free amount of visitors in Hong Kong is currently 5,000 yuan (S $ 940). We hope to increase this tax exemption, increase the intention of shopping in the Mainland, and further stimulate the retail market, especially valuable goods.
Cui Dingbang, director of the Hong Kong Tourism Promotion Association, pointed out in an interview with Lianhe Morning Post that the Hong Kong Government's holding different large -scale activities is very helpful to the tourism industry, especially to attract families and overnight passengers and increase the occupancy rate of local hotels.
He said that the recovery of the tourism industry in Hong Kong in the past year is ideal, and the number of passengers ranks at the forefront in Asia.Looking forward to the future, he believes that in addition to the vigorous promotion of the Hong Kong Government, the local tourism and catering industry must also improve the quality of service and implement the concept of everywhere.
