Southeast Asia Travel Trends During National Day Holiday

Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 04:33

Southeast Asia is drawing Hong Kong residents away during this National Day holiday as many prefer traveling to the mainland instead of dining out locally. The catering businesses are struggling with a 10% decline in restaurant receipts compared to last year. Despite drone shows and festivities, local eateries face challenges catering to both residents and tourists.
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Southeast Asia Travel Trends During National Day Holiday

Southeast Asia Travel Influences Catering Businesses

As Hong Kong residents flock to mainland cities and Southeast Asia for National Day, restaurant receipts have experienced a significant decline. Simon Wong Ka-wo of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades indicated a drop of 10 to 15 percent compared to last year's festive period. Affected by low traffic, restaurants near hotspots like Victoria Harbour are seeing limited benefits from the celebrations.

The Impact on Customer Flow

  • Over 818,000 trips made from Hong Kong between Sunday and Tuesday.
  • Residential dining has declined as many choose Southeast Asia or mainland adventures.
  • Local eateries are slashing prices to attract dwindling customers.

Furthermore, Timothy Chui Ting-bong predicts a boost from mainland tourists during the upcoming golden week as hotel bookings surge.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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