Attendance at Hong Kong’s flagship Rugby Sevens may take a hit from the conflict in the Middle East, as softer hotel bookings suggest fallout from flight disruptions and higher travel costs.
The three-day tournament, running from Friday to Sunday and traditionally drawing tens of thousands of overseas visitors each year, coincides with airlines facing disrupted flight routes and sharply higher fuel costs amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Lawmaker Perry Yiu Pak-leung said the impact on…
Could the Middle East conflict dent turnout at Hong Kong Rugby Sevens?
