What can Hong Kong learn from Shanghai’s aggressive mega-event strategy?

What can Hong Kong learn from Shanghai’s aggressive mega-event strategy?

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…

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Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium publishes seating chart, but is it enough to address concerns?

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium publishes seating chart, but is it enough to address concerns?

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium has published a seating chart after concertgoers complained about obstructed views, with lawmakers calling for more transparency for a better audience experience at the newly opened 50,000-seat facility. Fans who forked out large sums of money for tickets close to the stage at concerts of British band Coldplay earlier this…

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Nicholas Tse fans fume over obstructed views at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

Nicholas Tse fans fume over obstructed views at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog received 17 complaints regarding obstructed views at Cantopop star Nicholas Tse Ting-fung’s concerts, which began on Thursday night at Kai Tak Stadium, adding to more than 230 already lodged concerning other shows at the same venue. Lawmakers urged event organisers to be more transparent about seat view details when selling tickets…

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