HKSAR chief executive eyes boosting "mega-event economy," popularity-turned prosperity

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HKSAR chief executive eyes boosting "mega-event economy," popularity-turned prosperity

STORY: HKSAR chief executive eyes boosting "mega-event economy," popularity-turned prosperity SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the HKSAR Legislative Council 2. mid shot of John Lee, chief executive of the HKSAR, speaking during an interactive and consultative question-and-answer session at the HKSAR Legislative Council 3. various of Hong Kong (file) 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of HKSAR STORYLINE: John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), on Thursday expressed hope to promote the "mega-event economy" to attract more visitors to Hong Kong and transform popularity into prosperity. Since the full resumption of normal travel early last year, Hong Kong has hosted a series of large-scale events, including international conferences, art exhibitions, sports events, and entertainment activities, Lee said during an interactive and consultative questio

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