Monday, 29th March 2004 (4780 views)

Increasing numbers of Chinese tourists are boosting jewellery sales in Hong Kong as attitudes and opinions of mainlanders have changed.

Figures suggest that on average almost $900 are spent by Chinese visitors on each visit and key products purchased include gold and jewellery.

The increases are thought to be due to a growing sophistication in Chinese shoppers and new credit card and Hong Kong travel regulations.

Marketing director for King Fook jewellery shops in Hong Kong, Victoria Lai explained to The Globe and Mail: "They come here and ask for products by name."

Among the products purchased by mainland shoppers are expensive watches priced at $15,000.

 

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