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South China Morning Post
22-07-2025
- Climate
- South China Morning Post
Visitors to Hong Kong Book Fair drop by 10% as typhoon puts dampener on event
The number of visitors to the latest edition of the Hong Kong Book Fair fell by about 10 per cent from last year, after the annual cultural event was forced to take a pause when Typhoon Wipha hit the city. Advertisement The Hong Kong Trade Development Council on Tuesday announced the wrap-up of the seven-day fair. It said the event, alongside the Sports and Leisure Expo and the World of Snacks fair, which were all held at the same time, managed to attract 890,000 visitors. The figure represented a drop of about 10 per cent from the 990,000 recorded in 2024. 'The enthusiasm of book lovers remained undiminished despite the typhoon on Sunday,' said Sophia Chong Suk-fan, the council's deputy executive director. 'Many seized the time before and after the typhoon to visit and immerse themselves in this cultural and leisure extravaganza, with a robust turnout.' Advertisement The organiser was forced to suspend the event for the whole day on Sunday, when Wipha's approach prompted the city to issue a No 10 hurricane signal – its highest typhoon warning.
Associated Press
21-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks to Reopen Earlier at 9am Tomorrow With Extended Evening Hours
HONG KONG - July 21, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - As the Hong Kong Observatory will consider issuing Strong Wind Signal No. 3 between 7 and 9 pm, the Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will reopen earlier to the public at 9am tomorrow (21 July), with extended evening hours, allowing residents and tourists to immerse themselves in the worlds of literature, sports and leisure activities and snacks with a single ticket. The opening hours for the remaining two days of the fairs are as follows: 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. 22 July - The three fairs will open from 9am to 5pm. Admission tickets purchased on 20 July can be used within the remaining fair days. Alternatively, ticket holders may request a refund upon presentation of unused valid tickets. VIP tickets and complimentary tickets are not eligible for refunds. Refund arrangements will be announced on the Book Fair website ( ). 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: 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:
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks to Reopen Earlier at 9am Tomorrow With Extended Evening Hours
HONG KONG - July 21, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - As the Hong Kong Observatory will consider issuing Strong Wind Signal No. 3 between 7 and 9 pm, the Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will reopen earlier to the public at 9am tomorrow (21 July), with extended evening hours, allowing residents and tourists to immerse themselves in the worlds of literature, sports and leisure activities and snacks with a single ticket. The opening hours for the remaining two days of the fairs are as follows: 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. 22 July- The three fairs will open from 9am to 5pm. Admission tickets purchased on 20 July can be used within the remaining fair days. Alternatively, ticket holders may request a refund upon presentation of unused valid tickets. VIP tickets and complimentary tickets are not eligible for refunds. Refund arrangements will be announced on the Book Fair website ( Media enquiries Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of SnacksYuan Tung Financial Relations:Agnes Yiu Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: ayiu@ Cheng Tel: (852) 3428 2362 Email: salcheng@ HKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department:Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of SnacksHKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department:Stanley So Tel: (852)2584 4049 Email: Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: HKTDC Media Room: 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, conferencesand 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:
