Restaurant pullouts from dog-friendly scheme ‘responsible’, 20 complaints recorded
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Hong Kong's new dog-friendly dining scheme has seen some restaurants withdrawing due to limited manpower, space constraints, and cautious diners. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department's director, Albert Yuen Yuk-kin, called the withdrawals a responsible move. Since its launch, about 20 complaints have been recorded, mostly concerning minor issues like leash length and seating. A total of 940 restaurants had initially joined the scheme.
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Manpower shortages and space limitations drive restaurant pullouts.
About 20 complaints have been recorded since the launch of the dog-friendly dining scheme.
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About 20 complaints have been recorded since the launch of the dog-friendly dining scheme.
South China Morning Post- Manpower shortages and space limitations drive restaurant pullouts.
- Scheme initially attracted 940 restaurants, but some found it unprofitable or impractical.
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Loaded language removedLimited manpower, space constraints and cautious diners have led some restaurants to make a “responsible move” by withdrawing from Hong Kong’s new dog-friendly dining scheme, which has drawn about 20 complaints since its launch, the hygiene chief has said.
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About 20 complaints have been recorded since the launch of the dog-friendly dining scheme.
South China Morning PostMost complaints involved minor issues such as leash length and seating arrangements.
South China Morning PostA total of 940 restaurants and eateries began allowing dogs under the scheme.
South China Morning Post