Could the Middle East conflict dent turnout at Hong Kong Rugby Sevens?

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South China Morning Post

Attendance at Hong Kong’s flagship Rugby Sevens could be dampened by the latest conflict in the Middle East, as softer hotel bookings hint at possible consequences from flight disruptions and rising travel costs. The coming 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 due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.