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Business● LowOct 31 · Oct 31, 2026, 12:46 PM

Wine and Dine Festival vendors report Halloween boost in sales and footfall

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post · East Asia

Vendors at Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival reported a stronger turnout and signs of improving business on Saturday as the annual event entered the weekend, coinciding with Halloween celebrations and extended opening hours until 1am. Some exhibitors said visitor numbers had increased noticeably compared with the first two days of the four-day festival, while others expressed cautious optimism about sales amid a challenging retail environment. Henry Leung, a staff member at food and beverage...

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