HK prepares for Golden Week visitors
Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law today convened a meeting to co-ordinate the preparation for visitor arrivals to Hong Kong during the Mainland’s National Day Golden Week from October 1 to 8.
Miss Law noted that the eight-day National Day Golden Week overlaps with the Mid-Autumn Festival and various activities will take place in Hong Kong simultaneously, bringing a rich and vibrant tourism experience to visitors.
“Relevant departments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will maintain close liaison with relevant organisations and the travel trade with a view to making good preparation, ensuring the smooth operation of various aspects of receiving visitors and offering them a high-quality experience."
Representatives from Customs, Police, the Immigration Department, the Transport Department and various District Offices participated in the meeting.
Also attending were representatives from the Travel Industry Authority, Tourism Board, Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority as well as major tourist attractions and the hotel industry.