The Event Effect: How Mega Events Are Revitalizing a City's Soul In recent years, cities have come to rely on mega events as a means of economic stimulus and cultural enrichment.
Hong Kong is no exception, having welcomed over 130 events in the first half of the year that brought in a staggering HK$5. 8 billion from visitors. The average spend per traveler was an impressive HK$3,314.
However, it's worth questioning whether these events truly contribute to the city's cultural fabric or merely serve as a Band Aid solution for economic growth.