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.
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