The Government announced today (December 29) that the Chief Executive has reappointed Mr Ma Ho-fai as the Chairperson of the Travel Industry Authority (TIA) and its 26 incumbent members, and has appointed Mr Leonard Chan Tik-yuen and Mr Ng Hi-on as its new members, for a period of two years with effect from January 1, 2024.
On the appointments, the spokesman of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said, "The Government welcomes the two new members joining the TIA, and looks forward to the continued leadership of the Chairperson, and members continuing to make use of their professional knowledge and experience to actively contribute to the TIA's full and smooth operation under the new regulatory regime of the travel industry. We would also like to express our gratitude to the outgoing members, Mr Fred Li Wah-ming and Mr Tommy Tam Kwong-shun, for their dedicated service and valuable advice rendered to the TIA during their tenure."
The TIA is a statutory regulatory body of the travel industry established under the Travel Industry Ordinance. It is primarily responsible for the licensing and regulation of travel agents, tourist guides and tour escorts.
The membership of the TIA for the new term from January 1, 2024, is as follows:
Chairperson
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Mr Ma Ho-fai
Vice Chairperson
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Commissioner for Tourism
Ordinary Members
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Trade members
Mr Kenneth King Yue-kin
Ms Lanny Leung Kong-lan
Mr Paul Leung Yiu-lam
Mr Roy Lo Kai-pong
Mr Martin Ma Yuk-man
Mr Ng Hi-on
Dr Priscilla Poon Chau-min
Mrs Ann Tang Yu Li-hua
Mr Ricky Tse Kam-shan
Mr Tse Yun-sang
Mr Wong Ka-ngai
Ms Gianna Wong Mei-kiu
Mr Yiu Pak-leung
Non-trade members
Mr Leonard Chan Tik-yuen
Ms Dilys Chau Suet-fung
Ms Kerry Ching Kim-wai
Ms Agnes Choi Heung-kwan
Mr Alex Fan Hoi-kit
Mr Chris Ip Ngo-tung
Mr Victor Lam Hoi-cheung
Mr Kevin Lam Sze-cay
Mr Johnny Leung Ka-kui
Dr Barry Mak Lui-ming
Mr James Tong Wai-pong
Mr Wilfred Wong Kam-pui
Mr Adrian Wong Koon-man
Ms Annie Wong Pak-yan
Mr Charles Yang Chuen-liang
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