To be Asia’s events capital, Hong Kong must offer ticketing that works

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Hong Kong aims to become Asia's events capital, with government policy supporting its role as an international hub for cultural exchange. Reliable ticketing and major events could bring more visitors and business to hotels, restaurants, retailers, and transport operators.

Hong Kong has set its sights on becoming Asia’s events capital. China’s five-year plans support the city’s role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. The chief executive’s latest policy address commits the Tourism Board to strengthening Hong Kong’s reputation as the “events capital of Asia”. The economic benefits could be huge. International events bring tourists and business for hotels, restaurants, shops and transport operators. The South China Morning Post...