Spring (March to May): Rising temperature and humidity. Evenings can be cool.
Summer (June to August):Hot, humid and sunny, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. The daytime temperature may exceed 30°C.
Autumn (September to November):Pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures.
Winter (December to February): Cool, dry and cloudy, with occasional cold fronts. The average temperature is around 15°C in urban areas.
Currency Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar which offer a stable currency with minimal fluctuation in the exchange rate, which of course makes it easy to budget for conventions and events. There is also no banking restriction on money going in and out of Hong Kong.
Time Zone GMT + 8 Hours
Language The official language is Mandarin but English is widely spoken especially within a business environment
Security Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world, with one of the lowest crime rates
Taxes Hong Kong has a simple, predictable and low tax system. The city only imposes three direct taxes - on profits, salaries and property. There is NO sales tax, NO hotel tax, NO customs duty on exhibits, NO wine and beer duty since 2008
