https://www.scmp.com/rss/522643/feed The Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades (HK FORT) is a politically neutral, non-profit professional association based in Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Established in 1999, its primary mission is to unite the industry, gather strength, and promote the development of the catering business. Representing over 1,000 member institutions and 10,000 affiliated restaurants, HK FORT advocates for businesses across Chinese, Western, and chain eateries. It plays a significant role in... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Theodora Yu Theodora Yu Cinema box office takings in Hong Kong over the first four days of the Easter break more than doubled year on year, reaching HK$25.93 million (US$3.31 million) compared with HK$12.75 million over the same period in 2025, despite a holiday exodus. According to the Immigration Department, residents made around 2.13 million outbound and 1.81 million inbound trips between Good Friday and Monday, resulting in a net outflow of 319,173. For the five-day break to Tuesday, Hongkongers made 2.56 million... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349404/easter-box-office-takings-twice-2025-break-despite-exodus-hongkongers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349404/easter-box-office-takings-twice-2025-break-despite-exodus-hongkongers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:06:01 +0000 Oscar Liu Oscar Liu Hong Kong restaurants suffered a 6 to 7 per cent revenue drop over the Easter weekend, an industry source said, as gains from a 15 per cent rise in mainland Chinese tourists failed to offset business lost to 1.7 million departing locals. Industry leaders also said on Monday that the trend of locals travelling across the border and abroad during long weekends had become the “new normal”, leaving businesses to rely on mega-events and the coming Labour Day “golden week” to recover their... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349162/hong-kong-restaurant-revenues-drop-over-easter-break-departures-outnumber-arrivals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3349162/hong-kong-restaurant-revenues-drop-over-easter-break-departures-outnumber-arrivals?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:30:08 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Ricky Tam Wai-kit’s pet-friendly Uluru Cafe in Wan Chai was recently issued a grim ultimatum by Hong Kong food hygiene officers – a week-long closure if officers spotted one more dog in his restaurant, with another offence meaning losing his licence forever. “We like pets and animals, but this has made us a target for attack,” Tam said, adding that a neighbour had frequently complained to environmental authorities about pets in his restaurant. “I don’t understand why they have to weaponise the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342526/hong-kong-barking-wrong-tree-dog-friendly-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342526/hong-kong-barking-wrong-tree-dog-friendly-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:30:10 +0000 Ng Kang-chung Ng Kang-chung Hong Kong’s tourism sector is bracing for a 6 per cent rise in mainland Chinese visitors during the Lunar New Year holiday, as travel to the city regains momentum. Tickets for high-speed trains from major mainland cities to Hong Kong have been selling fast in the days leading up to the festive period – an upbeat sign for some hoteliers expecting a full house during the holiday. The Travel Industry Council, a federation of local travel trade associations, estimated that up to 1.4 million mainland... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342144/hong-kong-set-lunar-new-year-tourism-bump-6-rise-mainland-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342144/hong-kong-set-lunar-new-year-tourism-bump-6-rise-mainland-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:30:08 +0000 Ambrose Li Ambrose Li Hong Kong’s food and drink sector recorded a 10 per cent drop in business year on year over the Christmas period, an industry leader said, as 1.2 million trips were made through the city’s borders on the first day of the long holiday. But the city’s hospitality sector appeared to fare better, with some hotels recording more than 90 per cent occupancy and a slight rise in room tariffs. Simon Wong Ka-wo, president of the Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades, told a radio show on... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337777/hong-kong-restaurant-sales-drop-10-over-christmas-cross-border-trips-hit-12-million?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337777/hong-kong-restaurant-sales-drop-10-over-christmas-cross-border-trips-hit-12-million?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:42:46 +0000 Oscar Liu,Lam Ka-sing Oscar Liu,Lam Ka-sing Hongkongers could see cheaper meals and a healthier food delivery market after the city’s antitrust watchdog stepped in to curb unfair practices by a dominant platform, according to restaurant operators. They said on Thursday that Keeta’s pledge to lift restrictions on partnering restaurants would allow them to lower prices and foster more competition, all while benefiting consumers and businesses. Aman Kwok, the second-generation owner of the 50-seat Kam Shing Restaurant in Shau Kei Wan, said... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3332639/cheaper-meals-menu-after-delivery-giant-keeta-vows-play-fair-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3332639/cheaper-meals-menu-after-delivery-giant-keeta-vows-play-fair-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:27:05 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong Hong Kong retailers and restaurant operators expect a business boost from the National Games, with one shopping centre near competition venues already reporting a roughly 20 per cent increase in weekday footfall helped by early sporting events. Malls across the city also plan to capitalise on the Games, which officially open on Sunday and run until November 21, with some set to live-stream competitions to allow residents to watch and cheer on the athletes. Hong Kong is co-hosting the Games with... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3332074/national-games-giving-hong-kong-restaurants-retailers-early-business-boost?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3332074/national-games-giving-hong-kong-restaurants-retailers-early-business-boost?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Nov 2025 04:00:20 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong Inside the cramped premises of Hong Kong Family Food, a two-dish-rice restaurant in Causeway Bay, 59-year-old Lo Hung-wan toils away serving up takeaway meals for her customers. “It is very busy during the lunch rush; I won’t even bother to answer the phone during this period,” said Lo, one of the restaurant’s operators. “During those couple of hours, it feels like we are fighting a war.” Two-dish rice is a type of meal that allows diners to select two pre-cooked main dishes of their choice... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3331133/why-budget-friendly-two-dish-rice-shops-are-feeling-pinch-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3331133/why-budget-friendly-two-dish-rice-shops-are-feeling-pinch-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:00:32 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing The number of mainland Chinese visitors coming to Hong Kong for the first five days of the National Day “golden week” break rose by 5.1 per cent from last year, while business leaders have said cosmetics sellers and cha chaan teng enjoyed a boost in customers. Maurice Kong Chi-hang, chairman of the Institute of Dining Professionals, said that the National Day fireworks on October 1 served as a draw for visitors, helping to prompt a 10 to 25 per cent increase in business for restaurants. But he... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3328051/which-hong-kong-businesses-came-out-top-over-national-day-break?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3328051/which-hong-kong-businesses-came-out-top-over-national-day-break?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:30:12 +0000 Leopold Chen Leopold Chen Visitors and locals thronged popular Hong Kong locations carrying lanterns and other light decorations to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, with a full moon visible in the clear night sky and many restaurants enjoying a 10 per cent rise in revenue compared with last year. A tourism sector body said on Monday that various activities held across the city would attract visitors, creating a “very ideal” landscape for the industry. With rail giant the MTR Corporation running some services overnight,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3327999/hong-kong-restaurants-set-enjoy-10-revenue-rise-mid-autumn-festival?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3327999/hong-kong-restaurants-set-enjoy-10-revenue-rise-mid-autumn-festival?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:04:38 +0000 Fiona Sun Fiona Sun Hongkongers will be able to enjoy cheaper, fresher hairy crabs following the resumption of direct imports of the seasonal delicacy from mainland China after six years, with sellers and industry representatives expecting a jump in demand and sales. The Environment and Ecology Bureau said on Saturday that more directly imported hairy crabs were expected to enter Hong Kong soon after the first two batches of 300kg in total had been shipped to the city from Jiangsu province, home to some of the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3327890/hong-kong-set-cheaper-fresher-hairy-crabs-mainland-china-imports-resume?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3327890/hong-kong-set-cheaper-fresher-hairy-crabs-mainland-china-imports-resume?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:56:25 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau Hong Kong has started its National Day celebrations with an upbeat message from President Xi Jinping, two visiting PLA warships thrilling onlookers in Victoria Harbour and the restaurant sector betting on a business bump of up to 20 per cent during the extra-long “golden week” holiday. In a speech in Beijing on Tuesday to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Xi called on the nation to keep on working hard and to forge ahead with determination in... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3327438/hong-kong-gears-national-day-celebrations-xi-delivers-upbeat-message?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3327438/hong-kong-gears-national-day-celebrations-xi-delivers-upbeat-message?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:36:01 +0000 Cannix Yau Cannix Yau Hong Kong kicked off National Day “golden week” celebrations on Tuesday with two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) warships thrilling onlookers at Victoria Harbour and the catering sector betting on a business bump of up to 20 per cent amid a raft of festivities in the city. Michael Leung Chun-wah, chairman of the Association for Hong Kong Catering Services Management, gave the upbeat forecast as about 4,000 restaurants – the highest number in three years – joined its campaign to offer a 30 per... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3327420/hong-kong-caterers-eye-20-sales-bump-national-day-festivities-kick?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3327420/hong-kong-caterers-eye-20-sales-bump-national-day-festivities-kick?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:02:33 +0000 Wynna Wong Wynna Wong The restaurant industry and pet owners have urged the government to map out clear licensing rules, especially on hygiene, as Hong Kong prepares to lift a 30-year-old ban on dogs in eateries. Simon Wong Kit-lung, chairman of the LH Group of restaurants and a dog owner, said the licence should explicitly define even basic points to avoid conflict. He said the primary responsibility for managing dogs should lie with the owners. They should have legal responsibility for their pets’ actions, he... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3326271/calls-clear-licensing-rules-if-dogs-allowed-hong-kong-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3326271/calls-clear-licensing-rules-if-dogs-allowed-hong-kong-restaurants?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Sep 2025 04:48:31 +0000 Wynna Wong,Emily Hung Wynna Wong,Emily Hung Cristiano Ronaldo has made a surprise appearance at a museum in Tsim Sha Tsui dedicated to honouring his career during his visit to Hong Kong for the Saudi Super Cup, with fans waiting for hours outside the venue to catch a glimpse of the football legend. A Post reporter saw Ronaldo arriving at the CR7 Life Museum in the K11 Musea shopping centre at 8.30pm on Sunday, with fans crowding the entrance and cheering as they spotted him touring the venue. The star player briefly stepped out and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3322149/cristiano-ronaldo-surprises-fans-museum-visit-hong-kongs-tsim-sha-tsui?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3322149/cristiano-ronaldo-surprises-fans-museum-visit-hong-kongs-tsim-sha-tsui?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:25:08 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing Restaurant industry leaders have defended Hong Kong’s labour importation scheme as a crucial “lifeline” for their struggling sector, arguing that it injects much-needed new blood and improves service standards rather than taking jobs from local workers. They also dismissed accusations that operators were using the scheme to hire cheap labour, insisting the total cost of employing an imported worker, including accommodation and medical expenses, was higher than for a local employee. Their backing... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3319332/imported-workers-lifeline-struggling-hong-kong-restaurants-trade-chiefs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3319332/imported-workers-lifeline-struggling-hong-kong-restaurants-trade-chiefs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:25:24 +0000 Wynna Wong,Ambrose Li Wynna Wong,Ambrose Li In the second of a two-part series on Hong Kong’s efforts to boost its tourism industry, the Post takes a look at other attractions the city can offer beyond the nine hotspot products the government has floated. Read part one here. Even as Hong Kong has kick-started efforts to promote nine “tourism hotspots” identified by a government working group, industry players and experts say the city has much more to entice visitors. To revive the city’s flagging tourism scene, they suggested tapping its... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3317047/hong-kong-wants-more-visitors-hook-them-great-food-cantopop-and-bruce-lee?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3317047/hong-kong-wants-more-visitors-hook-them-great-food-cantopop-and-bruce-lee?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Jul 2025 00:00:13 +0000 Danny Mok Danny Mok Luxury supermarket chain City’super is closing its last remaining food court in Hong Kong’s Times Square shopping centre, as the city’s sluggish economy continues to take a toll on the catering and food production sectors. The Amazing Food Hall in the upscale mall and office complex in Causeway Bay will be closed from June 30, with the space returned to the landlord upon lease renewal, a spokeswoman said on Thursday. The closure means City’super will no longer operate any food courts after the... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3315958/hong-kong-high-end-supermarket-chain-citysuper-shut-its-last-food-court?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3315958/hong-kong-high-end-supermarket-chain-citysuper-shut-its-last-food-court?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:28:31 +0000