Still, construction started last month next to the Furama, which is doubling its facilities.

CNN: Stops and Starts

So when Hong Kong owners Lai Sun launched the Furama Resort in 1997, it drew upon that name.

CNN: Stops and Starts

In its heyday, Furama Tailor had several salesmen.

WSJ: Reshaping Hong Kong's Fading Tailoring Industry

This year, says Raymond Lee, managing director at Furama Tailor, several shops near him in Hong Kong's Central district were forced to shut down, thanks to retail rent hikes in Hong Kong that have averaged 60% since 2011.

WSJ: Reshaping Hong Kong's Fading Tailoring Industry