Typhoon Special Arrangements for Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
After consulting with exhibitors and considering the prevailing circumstances, the following adjustments will be made by the HKTDC for the benefit of visitors and exhibitors:
If the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is cancelled at or before 4:30pm on 20 July, the fairs will re-open to the public two hours after the signal is cancelled. The opening hours of the fairs will be adjusted as below:
20 July
- The Hong Kong Book Fair will be extended and close at 11pm.
- The Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will be extended by one hour and close at 10pm.
21 July
- The Hong Kong Book Fair will open earlier at 9am and will be extended and close at 11pm.
- The Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will open earlier at 9am and will be extended and close at 10pm.
The fairs, however, will remain closed for the day if the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is cancelled after 4:30pm on 20 July. The opening hours of the fairs on 21 July will be adjusted as below:
- The Hong Kong Book Fair will open earlier at 9am and will be extended and close at 11pm.
- The Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will open earlier at 9am and will be extended and close at 10pm.
The opening hours on 22 July will remain as normal, with all three fairs open from 9am to 5pm.
Media enquiries
Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
Yuan Tung Financial Relations:
Agnes Yiu Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: [email protected]
Salina Cheng Tel: (852) 3428 2362 Email: [email protected]
HKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: [email protected]
Serena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: [email protected]
Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of Snacks
HKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Stanley So Tel: (852)2584 4049 Email: [email protected]
Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: [email protected]
HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com
About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.
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