8th January 2025 – (Hong Kong) Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Rosanna Law, warned on Wednesday that organisers of major events in Hong Kong that fail to meet expectations may face future penalties when renting public venues. The government is actively reviewing existing mechanisms to ensure that government-funded events do not tarnish Hong Kong’s image.
In her address to the Legislative Council, Law explained that for non-government-funded events, authorities will incorporate clauses into public facility rental agreements, cautioning organisers that unsatisfactory performances could hinder their ability to secure venues in the future.
Highlighting the positive impact of large-scale events, Law reported that approximately 4.2 million people, including 1.5 million tourists, attended 350 concerts in Hong Kong from 2023 to 2024, averaging around 15 concerts per month. The influx of tourists contributed an impressive HK$3.7 billion in spending, while the Hong Kong Coliseum generated HK$140 million in rental income for the government.
In response to inquiries from lawmakers, Law expressed optimism that local artists would feature prominently in the opening activities at Kai Tak Sports Park in the first quarter of this year. She also noted that the park has engaged over 250 local and international representatives for various events, with some already planning to rent its facilities.
Furthermore, Law mentioned that the Hong Kong Tourism Board has set up a Mega Event Development and Advancement team to assist organisers in finding appropriate venues for their events.
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