Lessons to learn from Hong Kong exodus at Easter

Hongkongers going north for shopping and entertainment during weekends has become a trend that cannot be easily reversed.

It is no surprise that the sluggish local economy was dealt another blow by residents who ventured further afield in the biggest post-pandemic Easter exodus.

Affected businesses must think of better ways to attract customers if they are to survive what appears to be an intensifying cross-border economic restructuring.

Various sectors felt the heat as their commercial returns turned out to be less than forecast. For instance, a catering association representative said there was a drop of 30 per cent in business in general, and up to 50 per cent for some high-end restaurants.