Packaging and Distribution(Facilitating)

Similarities: Tickets can be bought or booked online or through the telephone or fax at discounted rates with terms and conditions applied. However, it recommended to book in advance. They have their own various types of intermediaries to help them carry out the bookings. Their distribution network consists of the internet, telephone, faxes, and companies such as SISTIC (Singapore) and URBTIX (Hong Kong) that act as intermediaries.

Differences:

Hong Kong Arts Festival- Includes advance bookings which are offered at discounted rate with extra benefits given. Furthermore, the convenience of booking is enhanced by the various distribution networks mentioned above.

http://www.hk.artsfestival.org/en/book/

Singapore Arts Festival- Customers get package discounts upon purchase of 4 or more tickets. And for all full-time students, NSFs and senior citizens of 60 years and above, they would be able to enjoy a 20% discount for any value purchase through all sales channels.

http://www.singaporeartsfest.com/ticketing/