According to a survey conducted by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) in the first five months of this year, among more than 10,000 departing overnight visitors surveyed, the satisfaction rating was 8.8 marks on a 10-point scale, which was higher than the average rating of 8.5 marks before the pandemic.
On 13 July 2023, the Federation together with the Hon Perry YIU, Legislative Council Member (Travel Industry) and the Hong Kong Hotels Association, met with the Tourism Commission led by Ms Wendy CHUNG, Deputy Commission for Tourism.
The Hon Perry YIU will be invited to attend the meeting. We have received an update from Tourism Commission that the Labour Department will not participate in this meeting.
The Tourism Commission will arrange a meeting with the Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners and the Hong Kong Hotels Association in response to our letter issued to the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau dated 14 June 2023. The meeting will be scheduled for July 13, 2023 with details as follows:
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) of China announced today (May 11) further optimization of immigration-related policies from May 15, including facilitating the travel between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and resuming service of previously expedited customs clearance.
As we welcome the first Labour Day Holiday since the full resumption of normal travel with the Mainland, we would like draw the tourists’ attention the Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme of the Hong Kong Tourism Board
The Federation attended the meeting regarding the co-ordination measures in relation to arrival of visitors to Hong Kong during Labour Day Holiday on Monday (April 24).
HOFEX 2023 - Asia’s Leading Food & Hospitality Tradeshow will take place on 10-12 May at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. The information is attached. If Members are interested to join the Tradeshow, you could register by the link in the attached files.