Residents and visitors in Hong Kong can enjoy discounts on dining, shopping and attractions in August by presenting tickets for five major events, including an exhibition, as authorities seek to boost the retail and catering sectors.The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced on Monday that ticket holders for the selected events in the city would be able to enjoy 5 per cent discounts at more than 100 designated hotels and tourist attractions in August.“With a series of major sports, cultural and arts events under way, we have proactively joined forces with multiple industry partners to enhance these offers with an event ticket spending promotion, linking mega-events and activities with spending experiences to encourage visitors and locals to spend, thereby supporting tourism-related sectors,” said Anthony Lau Chun-hon, the board’s executive director.
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Hong Kong to offer 5% shopping and dining discounts for major event participants
Hong Kong residents and visitors can receive a 5% discount on dining, shopping, and attractions throughout August. This promotion is available to those who present tickets for five major events, including an exhibition.
Leopold ChenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-27 · 10:41 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong residents and visitors can receive a 5% discount on dining, shopping, and attractions throughout August. This promotion is available to those who present tickets for five major events, including an exhibition. The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced this initiative to boost the retail and catering sectors. Over 100 designated hotels and tourist attractions are participating in the program. The board partnered with industry stakeholders to link mega-events with spending opportunities, encouraging both visitors and locals to spend and support tourism-related businesses.
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The promotion links mega-events with spending experiences to encourage spending and support tourism-related sectors.
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Ticket holders for selected events can enjoy 5% discounts at over 100 designated hotels and tourist attractions.
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The discounts are intended to boost the retail and catering sectors in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong will offer 5% discounts on shopping and dining for participants of five major events in August.
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