Mega Event Economy

In recent years, Hong Kong has advanced its events economy with the opening of Kai Tak Sports Park and the hosting of international concerts, sporting events and cultural activities. Starting with international concert tours, HKFEI researches to compare how often documented tours include Hong Kong and other Asian cities. We also examine whether ticketing and venue booking arrangements meet the needs of audiences and promoters. We recommends modernising and improving mechanisms to help Hong Kong become a capital of mega-events

Research Reports

《Events Capital in Waiting》 《Events Capital in Waiting》

《Events Capital in Waiting》

Hong Kong has the assets of an events capital: strong policy backing, international connectivity and major new venues. Yet these strengths have not translated into a comparable share of international Western tours. A study titled “Events Capital in Waiting” by Hong Kong Future Economy Institute (HKFEI) found that among the international artist tours recorded, Hong Kong attracts a smaller share than Tokyo, Singapore, and some Southeast Asian cities. Why is Hong Kong missing so many of these tours? Attracting international productions requires more than physical capacity. Audiences need to be able to buy tickets with confidence, and promoters need to secure…

HKFEI research and engagement on mega event economy.