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Ctrip praises that Hong Kong has a unique advantage as long as the switch is restored, "There is no reason to do it worse than Singapore"

2022-12-20T23:17:19.128Z


The COVID-19 epidemic that has lasted for nearly three years has impacted Hong Kong's economy, and Hong Kong's status is likely to be surpassed by Singapore. Cai Wenxuan, Managing Director and Vice President (International Market) of Ctrip Group (Trip.com) was interviewed by "Hong Kong 01"


The new crown epidemic that has lasted for nearly three years has hit Hong Kong's economy, and Hong Kong's status is likely to be surpassed by Singapore.

Cai Wenxuan, Managing Director and Vice President (International Market) of Ctrip Group (Trip.com), said in an exclusive interview with "Hong Kong 01" that Hong Kong TV is influential, and the TV series named TVB are still deeply loved by Southeast Asian people. The industry will not be inferior to Singapore.

He also pointed out that although the two places are financial centers, they both have their own strengths. For example, Hong Kong is backed by the Mainland, and it is expected that the reopening will regain its advantages. "I think there is no reason for Hong Kong to do worse than Singapore."


In recent years, many people believe that Singapore has seized the opportunities brought by the epidemic and surpassed Hong Kong in all aspects.

For example, the financial industry that Hong Kong is most proud of, according to this year's Global Financial Center Index, Singapore has squeezed out Hong Kong and ranked third after New York and London.

Even Hong Kong's exhibition industry activities this year are only 36% of Singapore's. Among them, the JGW Jewelry Show, which has been hosted in Hong Kong for many years, has also moved to the local area.

Cai Wenxuan: TVB dramas are still popular among Southeast Asian audiences

Cai Wenxuan, as a Singaporean, believes that both places are important financial centers in the world, and residents of many countries in Southeast Asia are still attractive. For example, Hong Kong’s food, Ocean Park, Disneyland, concerts, etc. are unique in the world .

He also specifically mentioned the influence of Hong Kong TV, saying that TVB's TV dramas are deeply loved by people in Southeast Asia.

So I think the two places have their own strengths. Singapore has Singapore's strengths, and Hong Kong has Hong Kong's strengths.

I think that as long as Hong Kong is open to the outside world, Hong Kong's inbound tourism will not be inferior to Singapore.

Cai Wenxuan, Managing Director and Vice President (International Market) of Ctrip Group

According to this year's Global Financial Centers Index, Singapore has overtaken Hong Kong and ranked third after New York and London.

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Hong Kong people should think for the good when there is a crisis

Cai Wenxuan pointed out that after three years of the epidemic, airlines and cruise companies have adjusted according to their business and market, and believe that the cancellation of routes is not aimed at the Hong Kong market.

Although the Genting Group is liquidated, the Royal Caribbean Group cruise line will also visit Hong Kong next year, becoming the first international cruise voyage departing from Hong Kong. Therefore, he emphasized that there are opportunities when there is a crisis, and that Hong Kong people should think about the benefits.

He believes that the financial and exhibition industries are still Hong Kong's advantages. "I think there is no reason for Hong Kong to do better than Singapore. Hong Kong has natural advantages and the backing of the mainland. It is the world's financial center and is one of the best. There is no reason to do better than Singapore It was not good before the epidemic.”

▼The epidemic lasted for more than two years, and the airport was full of passenger planes▼


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Hong Kong people have formed the habit of Staycation, and there will be no rest after the switch

Since the launch of "0+3", Hong Kong people have left overseas to travel one after another. Will Staycation die down from now on?

Cai Wenxuan estimates that the percentage will indeed decline, but he believes that Hong Kong people have formed the habit of staying, such as birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations, they will choose to celebrate in hotels, and it has even become a custom.

He also praised the "flexibility" of the hotel industry, who will seek solutions when encountering problems. In addition to Staycation, they will also launch a monthly rental plan or join quarantine hotels;

He pointed out that the percentage of Staycation before the epidemic was not high, but now it accounts for about 20% to 30%. "I think it means that Hong Kong people are very flexible. When there is a problem, they will find some solutions. They are very flexible!"

▼September 25, the last day of operation of the airport quarantine hotel triage station▼


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Policy Address|Robot company urges Singapore to learn from mainland China to build apartments and increase subsidy. Global Financial Center Index|Singapore overtakes Hong Kong to rank among the top three I feel that Hong Kong has lost to Singapore

Source: hk1

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