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

Mega-events drive HK$5.8 billion visitor spend in first half of year: Paul Chan
South China Morning Post Sunday 09 August 2026, 06:42 UTC By Emily Hung 1 min read
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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 drawn to the city’s more than 130 events between January and June, generating around HK$5.8 billion in spending and contributing HK$3.3 billion in economic value added. “Art, cultural and mega-events have lifted the...

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 drawn to the city’s more than 130 events between January and June, generating around HK$5.8 billion in spending and contributing HK$3.3 billion in economic value added. “Art, cultural and mega-events have lifted the overall... [Image text:] M or niates YBETTER betsso spor FCINTE tetsso
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