Hong Kong will review feedback on nightlife campaign and offer new ideas, finance chief says, as city leader admits spending habits take time to change
- Financial Secretary Paul Chan says newly launched ‘Night Vibes Hong Kong’ campaign will ‘create happy memories’ for locals and boost visitor numbers
- City leader John Lee also weighs in on scheme to revive nighttime economy, saying spending habits will not change overnight
“The series of events announced last week are part of the first launch of Night Vibes Hong Kong. We will continue to gather feedback from the public and include more dynamic and innovative activities,” Chan wrote in his weekly ministerial blog.
“It is true that the external economic environment is not as ideal as it should be, and the local market is also facing many challenges. We need to use a combination of initiatives to unleash potential demand in different areas through the characteristics and atmosphere of different seasons, and bring more new catalysts and energy to the market.”
He said it would take time and effort to change residents’ preference to socialise less at night after three years of pandemic curbs, and it was inevitable that people would cross the border to mainland China to spend.
The city would need to use its originality and creativity to bolster the economy, along with government efforts to consolidate and promote its advantages and attractions, he said.
