For information legislative council panel on economic. The hong kong tourism board hktb is a governmentsubvented body founded in 2001. The tourism industry has been an important part of the economy of hong kong since it shifted to. It has everything from dining to the ferry terminal. Coordination measures drawn up for visitors to hong kong during. The guides in seoul, macau, hong kong, bangkok and singapore were all. It provides a swot analysis for the industry, as well as forecasts for tourist arrivals, accommodation. The tourism federation of cities in guangdong, hong kong. Ocean park and hong kong disneyland saw their annual attendance figures exceed six million in 2012, but both had yet to reach their maximum capacity, a government assessment of hong. The heritage of the walt disney company is alive and vital at hong kong disneyland resort. In order to maintain hong kong s position as the top destination city for visitors in asia, the government of the hong kong special administrative region established the tourism commission in may 1999. Regardless of whether its killer style, tantalising bites, the great outdoors or family fun you are after, hong kong has it all.
Hong kong for the 23rd year running, hong kong is, in the opinion of the conservative heritage foundation, the freest economy in the world. The hong kong tourism board is preparing to welcome visitors back to one of the worlds best loved cities, with a threepoint plan commencing in may. Hong kong fact sheetstourism january 2004 wikisource. Hca 20072019 promotion, encouragement and incitement of the use or threat of violence via internetbased platform or medium. For more details on the application for the endorsements in various provincial and city. While michelin says it is no secret, it doesnt seem to be widely publicized, either, at least in the united states. Hong kongs official tourism guide includes tourist information on attractions, events, shopping and dining, vacation holiday packages, street maps, virtual tours and travel planning itineraries to. This report provides an outlook for the tourism industry in hong kong, china, in the first quarter of 20. The tourism commission tc was established in may 1999 to coordinate within government various tourism development efforts and to provide better policy support and leadership on the part of government to the development of tourism in hong kong.
This is a website where you can search for most of the telephone numbers of officers and hotlines in respect of government bureaux departments and related organisations. Hong kong attractions are endless, with the distinct advantage of being concentrated in a relatively small geographical area. Kong, we teamed up with about 160 travel trade partners covering hotels, airlines, attractions. The board replaced the hong kong tourist association hkta traditional. Hong kong tourism board 2020 all you need to know before. The tourism industry is a major pillar of the economy of hong kong. Packed with nature reserves, bustling markets, dai pai dongs and teetering tower blocks, hong kong is as fastpaced as it is diverse.
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The tourism commission, in cooperation with relevant government departments, major tourist attractions, the travel industry council of hong. Best hong kong guide books hong kong message board. Residents homepage onestop portal of the hong kong. The travel agents registry is part of the commission.
Police to investigate reports of mainland chinese tour. In june 2002, the hong kong special administrative region received the donation of an original calligraphy featuring the prajna paramita hrdaya sutra heart sutra from professor jao tsungi, an internationally renowned master with outstanding achievements in both academic research and art, who wished to have the calligraphy. Just five minutes walk from wai chai mtr station, this 40room hotel offers an irresistible deal. Different than any other disney property on the planet, hong kong disneyland resort prides itself on offering a.
Which of the following are the main responsibilities of hong kongs tourism commission. Hong kong tourism report ebsco information services. Discover hong kong official travel guide from the hong. Is hong kong safe to visit right now, amidst protests. We love to mingle with the residents there, usually in hong kong island, shopping, eating, and often buying fruits from the wet markets. Hong kong s official tourism guide includes tourist information on attractions, events, shopping and dining, vacation holiday packages, street maps, virtual tours and travel planning itineraries to experience hong kong s unique international living culture. The hk tourism site located near the star ferry terminal on the kowloon side of hong kong was incredibly helpful to us during our recent visit to hong kong. The commissioner for tourism, who is an government official, holds the capacity as deputy. South african pianist james baillieu to hong kong published 20180306.
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