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HKFP
3 hours ago
- Business
- HKFP
Lower turnout at Hong Kong Book Fair after Typhoon Wipha hit city
Around 890,000 people visited the Hong Kong Book Fair this year – a 10 per cent drop from last year's event, the organiser has said. In comparison, the book fair attracted 990,000 visitors last year. The Hong Kong Book Fair 2025, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai from Wednesday to Tuesday, was forced to close on Sunday due to Typhoon Wipha. Afterwards, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), which organises the annual fair, extended the opening hours on Monday. The organiser tried to put a positive spin on the lower turnout. 'Although the passage of the typhoon forced a full-day closure on Sunday, the three exhibitions still attracted 890,000 visits,' the HKTDC said in a statement on Tuesday. Visitors from mainland China, Japan, and Southeast Asia attended the book fair, the organiser also said. More than 860 visitors who took part in a survey commissioned by the HKTDC spent an average of HK$918, showing a slight increase from last year despite the typhoon-induced closure on Sunday, according to the HKTDC statement. One exhibitor was quoted as saying that the first three days exceeded projections by 30 per cent. However, local media reported that booksellers saw lower sales this year by around 10 to 20 per cent compared with last year. Some also said fewer people visited the fair on Monday than in the first few days. At least three independent publishers were barred from participating in the 2025 book fair. Two of them, Bbluesky and Boundary Bookstore, were ordered by the HKTDC to remove certain titles from their shelves last year.
South China Morning Post
21 hours ago
- Climate
- South China Morning Post
Visitors to Hong Kong Book Fair drop by 10% as typhoon puts dampener on event
The number of visitors to the latest edition of the Hong Kong Book Fair fell by about 10 per cent from last year, after the annual cultural event was forced to take a pause when Typhoon Wipha hit the city. Advertisement The Hong Kong Trade Development Council on Tuesday announced the wrap-up of the seven-day fair. It said the event, alongside the Sports and Leisure Expo and the World of Snacks fair, which were all held at the same time, managed to attract 890,000 visitors. The figure represented a drop of about 10 per cent from the 990,000 recorded in 2024. 'The enthusiasm of book lovers remained undiminished despite the typhoon on Sunday,' said Sophia Chong Suk-fan, the council's deputy executive director. 'Many seized the time before and after the typhoon to visit and immerse themselves in this cultural and leisure extravaganza, with a robust turnout.' Advertisement The organiser was forced to suspend the event for the whole day on Sunday, when Wipha's approach prompted the city to issue a No 10 hurricane signal – its highest typhoon warning.
RTHK
a day ago
- Business
- RTHK
Book fair vendors have final shot at boosting sales
Book fair vendors have final shot at boosting sales Exhibitors at the book fair offer discounts and special promotions to boost sales. Photo: RTHK Many booklovers flocked to the fair to find bargains. Photo: RTHK Exhibitors at the Hong Kong Book Fair made a last-ditch effort to boost sales on Tuesday, offering additional discounts and promotions on the final day of the annual event. The fair, held alongside the World of Snacks fair and the Sports and Leisure Expo at the Convention and Exhibition Centre, didn't open on Sunday when Typhoon Wipha skirted past the city. Alva Au, director of Cosmos Books, said the publisher was offering special offers on certain books to try to make up for the business disruption over the weekend. 'Our business has been greatly affected by the typhoon. Saturday and Sunday are [traditionally] the two days with the best sales at the book fair. And I don't think we can make up for the loss on the Sunday. I think it's about a 20 to 30 percent [drop in business],' she said. 'In the beginning, we offered 20 percent off. And today, we selected some special books and can offer 30 percent off. We hope it can attract more people.' To boost sales, major publishers like Commercial Press, Chung Hwa Book and Ming Pao also slashed prices on selected books, to as low as HK$10 each. There were also special offers like "HK$100 for 10 books" and extra discounts for more purchases, as vendors tried to sell as many books as they could. The fair was fairly quiet in the morning, but crowds of people started flocking there in the afternoon looking for bargains. A visitor surnamed Kwok planned to spend about HK$1,000. 'I came a few days ago and I had a great experience. I came back to find some discounted books,' she said. Another bookworm, a woman surnamed Yu returned to the fair with her son after going alone last week. 'The discounts today are much larger compared to last time,' she said. 'I returned to the same publisher to make purchases. Previously, they offered about 20 to 30 percent off, but this time it's up to 60 percent off. I'm buying books that were previously only on my wish list or under consideration. I have a budget of about HK$2,000 to HK$3,000 today.'
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Climate
- Associated Press
Typhoon Special Arrangements for Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks
HONG KONG - July 21, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - As the Hong Kong Observatory has announced that the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 will be issued at 12:20am on 20 July, the Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will close temporarily tomorrow (20 July). After consulting with exhibitors and considering the prevailing circumstances, the following adjustments will be made by the HKTDC for the benefit of visitors and exhibitors: If the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is cancelled at or before 4:30pm on 20 July, the fairs will re-open to the public two hours after the signal is cancelled. The opening hours of the fairs will be adjusted as below: 20 July - The Hong Kong Book Fair will be extended and close at 11pm. - The Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will be extended by one hour and close at 10pm. 21 July - The Hong Kong Book Fair will open earlier at 9am and will be extended and close at 11pm. - The Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will open earlier at 9am and will be extended and close at 10pm. The fairs, however, will remain closed for the day if the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is cancelled after 4:30pm on 20 July. The opening hours of the fairs on 21 July will be adjusted as below: - The Hong Kong Book Fair will open earlier at 9am and will be extended and close at 11pm. - The Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will open earlier at 9am and will be extended and close at 10pm. The opening hours on 22 July will remain as normal, with all three fairs open from 9am to 5pm. Media enquiries Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks Yuan Tung Financial Relations: Agnes Yiu Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: [email protected] Salina Cheng Tel: (852) 3428 2362 Email: [email protected] HKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department: Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: [email protected] Serena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: [email protected] Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of Snacks HKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department: Stanley So Tel: (852)2584 4049 Email: [email protected] Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: [email protected] HKTDC Media Room: About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit:
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Hong Kong Book Fair, Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks to Reopen Earlier at 9am Tomorrow With Extended Evening Hours
HONG KONG - July 21, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - As the Hong Kong Observatory will consider issuing Strong Wind Signal No. 3 between 7 and 9 pm, the Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will reopen earlier to the public at 9am tomorrow (21 July), with extended evening hours, allowing residents and tourists to immerse themselves in the worlds of literature, sports and leisure activities and snacks with a single ticket. The opening hours for the remaining two days of the fairs are as follows: 21 July - The Hong Kong Book Fair will open earlier at 9am and will be extended and close at 11pm. - The Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks will open earlier at 9am and will be extended and close at 10pm. 22 July - The three fairs will open from 9am to 5pm. Admission tickets purchased on 20 July can be used within the remaining fair days. Alternatively, ticket holders may request a refund upon presentation of unused valid tickets. VIP tickets and complimentary tickets are not eligible for refunds. Refund arrangements will be announced on the Book Fair website ( ). Media enquiries Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks Yuan Tung Financial Relations: Agnes Yiu Tel: (852) 3428 5690 Email: [email protected] Salina Cheng Tel: (852) 3428 2362 Email: [email protected] HKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department: Snowy Chan Tel: (852) 2584 4525 Email: [email protected] Serena Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4272 Email: [email protected] Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo, World of Snacks HKTDC Communications & Public Affairs Department: Stanley So Tel: (852)2584 4049 Email: [email protected] Jane Cheung Tel: (852) 2584 4137 Email: [email protected] HKTDC Media Room: About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit:
