Ken Chu (LLD) is the chairman and CEO of Mission Hills Group, with businesses in hospitality, leisure, entertainment, sports, wellness and education in China.More than 86,000 football fans passed through Kai Tak Stadium over two nights recently as Manchester City faced Inter Milan and Chelsea took on Juventus. Supporters filled nearby malls and restaurants, with some merchants reporting foot traffic three to four times higher than usual.For those few hours, Kai Tak offered a glimpse of what Hong Kong’s day-to-night economy could become: international visitors and local residents arriving early and extending the occasion beyond the stadium.The challenge is to make that energy last. When there is no European football club, international concert or other headline attraction, will people still choose to spend their evenings along the waterfront, in the public spaces and across the Kai Tak neighbourhood?
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SAT · 2026-08-15 · 01:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0815-102460
NSR-2026-0815-102460Opinion·EN·Economic Impact
Hong Kong’s night economy must focus on after-dark vibes, not events
Recent football matches at Kai Tak Stadium, attracting over 86,000 fans across two nights, demonstrated the potential for Hong Kong's night economy. Merchants in the vicinity reported significantly increased foot traffic, with some seeing three to four times their usual business.
Ken ChuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-15 · 01:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Recent football matches at Kai Tak Stadium, attracting over 86,000 fans across two nights, demonstrated the potential for Hong Kong's night economy. Merchants in the vicinity reported significantly increased foot traffic, with some seeing three to four times their usual business. This suggests that major events can draw both international visitors and local residents, encouraging them to extend their activities beyond the primary venue. The key challenge identified is sustaining this energy and encouraging people to frequent the Kai Tak area and its public spaces even without headline attractions like concerts or sports. Ken Chu, Chairman and CEO of Mission Hills Group, commented on the situation.
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Hong Kong's night economy must focus on after-dark vibes, not events.
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More than 86,000 football fans passed through Kai Tak Stadium over two nights recently.
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The challenge is to make the energy from headline attractions last for Hong Kong's night economy.
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Some merchants reported foot traffic three to four times higher than usual during the football events.
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