Hong Kong will attract about 840,000 visitors and HK$3.3 billion (US$424.1 million) worth of spending in the first half of the year thanks to mega-events, the city’s leader has said, while also vowing to tap national development opportunities.
“Under the ‘one country, two systems’ governing principle, Hong Kong can enjoy both national and international advantages,” Lee said before his weekly meeting with the key decision-making Executive Council.
“In the coming year, Hong Kong will face both opportunities and challenges, but the opportunities outweigh the challenges.
“We estimate that various mega-events in the first half of the year will attract about 840,000 visitors, bringing consumption expenditure of around HK$3.3 billion to Hong Kong.”
Lee pointed to the string of popular arts, cultural and sports events being held as part of “Hong Kong Super March” next month.
