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Written by: Huang Yongyu
2019-12-30 23:51
Last updated: 2019-12-30 23:51The new year is approaching, and the society is still unstable. Tonight (31st) New Year's Eve, some netizens will launch demonstrations in multiple districts, but it is expected that a large number of citizens will go out for the new year. The vice chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Industry Association, Qian Qianyong, predicts that this year's business will not be as prosperous as last year, but the industry has generally reduced prices to attract customers, and it is expected that the occupancy rate will reach 80%.
On the evening of October 31, Lan Kwai Fong was sealed off because of a series of police-civilian clashes. (Profile picture / Photo by Ou Jiale)
Header fees are expected to be reduced by 20% to 400 yuan
Qian Qianyong, vice chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association, pointed out that New Year's Eve has always been the "most prosperous" of the year, and described it as "exploding to nowhere". He predicts that this year will not be as prosperous as before, but there will still be 80 to 90% of the turnover last year. He went on to point out that in the current social atmosphere and weak consumption power, the industry did not dare to "be too bold". "In the past, it may cost 500 yuan per head, and this year may be reduced to 400 yuan." He admitted frankly that he was not worried. "Everyone sees that there is order and restraint in the channel, and he won't get into trouble."
The vice chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association, Qian Qianyong, predicts that this year's New Year's Eve will reach 80% to 90% of the turnover last year. (Profile picture / Photo by Zheng Zifeng)
Concerns about the large number of police stationed in police clashes
Qian did not deny that in the event of a police-civilian conflict, such as the firing of tear gas by the police, the crowd will be scattered. He described Lan Kwai Fong as a "black spot". Police clashes with police there occurred on Halloween night this year, "business has fallen to half."
Qian said that the current booking rate is 80%, but it shows that he is not too optimistic. "If the TV and the police and the civilians are in conflict, maybe two or three adults will bottom out.
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