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

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Wong, W. (2026, October 31). Wine and Dine Festival vendors report Halloween boost in sales and footfall. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3372845/wine-and-dine-festival-vendors-report-halloween-boost-sales-and-footfall

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Wine and Dine Festival vendors in Hong Kong reported increased sales and footfall over Halloween weekend, as extended festival hours until 1am attracted larger crowds seeking alternatives to Lan Kwai Fong nightlife area. Henry Leung from food importer Unicube noted a 20% increase in business compared to the same period last year, with peak activity expected after 8pm.

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Vendors at Hong Kong's Wine and Dine Festival reported a significant boost in sales and footfall during Halloween weekend, coinciding with the festival's first two days. Exhibitors noted noticeably larger crowds compared to previous days, as revelers sought alternative entertainment options beyond Lan Kwai Fong, a popular nightlife area. Unicube, a food and beverage importer, saw business increase by about 20 percent compared to the same period last year, with peak activity expected after 8pm. The festival extended its hours until 1am, contributing to the higher turnout and sales despite challenging retail conditions.

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Wine and Dine Festival vendors report Halloween boost in sales and footfall Exhibitors say festival’s first two days have drawn bigger crowds as revellers seek out alternatives to nightlife hotspot Lan Kwai Fong 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 its first weekend, coinciding with Halloween celebrations and extended opening hours until 1am.

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2026-10-31 · South China Morning Post

Wine and Dine Festival vendors report Halloween boost in sales and footfall · assertive framing

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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. asserted

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Henry Leung, a staff member at food and beverage importer Unicube, said business at his booth was about 20 per cent higher than at the same time last year, with the evening’s peak expected after 8pm. asserted

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