As it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, Hong Kong desperately needs new trading partners and new markets. The government has been building bridges to the Arab world, and in particular, Saudi Arabia. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po and West Kowloon Cultural District CEO Betty Fung Ching Suk-yee have led delegations…
Income from performing arts spaces in Hong Kong’s premier cultural hub could improve with the opening of a new 2,320-seat theatre complex next year, the head of the area’s managing body has said, following last year’s financial woes. A paper submitted to the Legislative Council revealed that the cost recovery rate for the West Kowloon…
New cultural and sports venues have helped to attract visitors, with tourist numbers for August hitting a post-Covid high, but the city needs a “Hong Kong Inc” movement to elevate its brand on the world stage, a forum has heard. Speakers at the Redefining Hong Kong conference on culture, sports and tourism, hosted by the…
Hong Kong should target high-spending multicultural audiences rather than mass-market tourism, experts have said in response to Shanghai unveiling plans for its mega-event economy – potentially putting the two cities in direct competition. In terms of booking international superstars, Shanghai already has the lead. The mainland Chinese metropolis hosted two concerts by American diva Mariah…
Hong Kong’s major arts hub has partnered with a bus operator to provide package ticket savings and improved transport services to promote local cultural tourism. The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and Citybus on Thursday announced a new memorandum of understanding to explore additional collaboration opportunities, such as ticket packages for buses and museums, more…
Top arts institutions in New York and Washington are keen to seek business opportunities with their Asian counterparts despite worsening US-China tensions, according to Hong Kong arts hub CEO Betty Fung Ching Suk-yee. Since US President Donald Trump took office in January, he has imposed steep tariffs on Chinese products and threatened even more, and…
Hong Kong’s arts hub is aiming to expand exchanges with Middle Eastern countries, while its annual deficit has narrowed by 20 per cent year on year to HK$578 million (US$74.3 million). Betty Fung Ching Suk-yee, the CEO of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, said on Thursday the construction of a music centre would be…