Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law today chaired a meeting to co-ordinate preparations for visitor arrivals to Hong Kong during the Mainland’s Chinese New Year Golden Week from February 15 to 23. 

Miss Law noted that various districts in Hong Kong will host festive events to create a vibrant New Year atmosphere, leading the Government to estimate a significant increase in visitor arrivals during the CNY Golden Week.

Relevant departments will work closely with related organisations and the travel trade to ensure quality travel experiences for visitors, allowing them to enjoy the city’s unique festive atmosphere.

Close communication will be maintained between relevant parties leading up to the CNY Golden Week to advance visitor reception preparations and provide updates to the interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements, chaired by the Chief Secretary.

Representatives from Police, the Customs & Excise Department, the Immigration and Transport departments along with District Offices, tourism-related organisations, major tourist attractions and the hotel industry took part in today’s session.