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As part of the sustained effort to relaunch Hong Kong and stimulate the local economy, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), together with 27 hotels and the Hong Kong Catering Industry Association, presents special offers on Food & Beverage and Hotels during July and August, in conjunction with the "Arts Care" Ticket Discount Scheme.

Hotel Offers: Guests at 27 participating hotel can enjoy special "Arts Care" ticket discounts upon presentation of their room keys when they buy tickets at URBTIX outlets. A 20% discount applies to each purchase of 1-7 tickets, while a 40% discount applies to each purchase of 8 tickets or more.

Moreover, holders of tickets to "Arts Care" events can enjoy a discount of up to 20% at selected food and beverage outlets in participating hotels on the day of the event.

Food & Beverage Offers: Holders of URBTIX tickets to events in July and August can enjoy special concessions at over 100 participating restaurants on the day of the event.

These offers aim to promote arts appreciation and encourage more spending by local residents and tourists.

To redeem the Food & Beverage Offers, simply present your event tickets or ticket stubs on the day of the event. Each ticket is valid for one transaction. The offers include discounts, special set meals, free drinks and coupons.

For more details, please call 2268 7323 (Hotel Offers)/2601 8706 (Food & Beverage Offers). Detailed information of the Hotel and Food & Beverage Offers is available at LCSD performance venues and the "Arts Care" Website: www.lcsd.gov.hk/specials/arts-care.

End/Thursday, July 3, 2003

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