Key facts
- Hong Kong's Cantonese restaurants saw a 27.9% revenue drop in Q1.
- Non-Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong saw a 10.9% revenue rise in Q1.
- Industry leaders urge Hong Kong to export its food culture internationally.
- South Korea's success in exporting food culture is cited as an example.
- Tourism minister Rosanna Law is seeking operators for the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal.
- Prospective operators must be visionary and offer more than basic berthing services.
- The tender deadline for the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal was extended.
Hong Kong's Cantonese restaurant sector experienced a substantial downturn in the first quarter, with revenues dropping by 27.9%. This decline stands in stark contrast to the performance of non-Chinese restaurants, which saw a revenue increase of 10.9% during the same period. In response to this slump, industry leaders are urging Hong Kong to actively promote its rich culinary heritage on a global scale. They point to the successful international expansion of South Korean food culture as a model for what Hong Kong could achieve.