CSTB convenes meeting to co-ordinate preparations for visitor arrivals to Hong Kong during Mainland’s National Day Golden Week (with photos)
​The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau convened a meeting today (August 23) to co-ordinate the preparations for visitor arrivals to Hong Kong during the Mainland's National Day Golden Week from October 1 to 7. The meeting was hosted by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, with representatives attending from government departments including Hong Kong Customs, the Hong Kong Police Force, the Immigration Department, the Transport Department, and various District Offices. Representatives from various tourism-related organisations, including the Travel Industry Authority, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong, the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, major tourist attractions and the hotel industry, also attended.
Mr Yeung said, "Since the number of visitors arriving in Hong Kong will increase during the Mainland's National Day Golden Week, government departments and relevant organisations will continue to work closely, making early preparations for active deployment of resources as well as stepping up co-ordination and communication with relevant Mainland counterparts. We will do our best to welcome visitors arriving in Hong Kong and provide them with high-quality travel experiences."
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Relevant parties will maintain close communication before the Mainland's National Day Golden Week to plan in advance and take forward various preparations in various areas for welcoming visitors to Hong Kong.
