Hong Kong gears up for Christmas, but spenders may not be in holiday spirit

Hong Kong gears up for Christmas, but spenders may not be in holiday spirit

[South China Morning Post] - 11/17/2024

Airport Authority expects visitor numbers to return to pre-pandemic levels, and retailers are preparing promotional campaigns, but economists not optimistic.



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