LettersHong Kong cannot revive its fortunes by mimicking the mainland
Readers discuss Hong Kong’s efforts to boost tourism, and caution against supporting the pet breeding industryHong Kong economyLettersPublished: 11:30am, 23 Sep, 2023Why you can trust SCMP
Meanwhile, our city’s food and beverage sector is suffering from having fewer tourists, with many locals spending their holidays and long weekends overseas rather than in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong, the shopping paradise, is becoming less attractive to mainland tourists. As such, the government has tightened its economic growth forecast from 3.5-5.5 per cent to 4-5 per cent.