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 National Day Golden Week from October 1 to 7.
At the session, Miss Law noted that this holiday period is a peak travel season for Hong Kong, with a substantial surge in incoming traffic anticipated.
“Government departments and relevant organisations are working closely together, making early preparations for deployment of resources, as well as stepping up co-ordination and communication with relevant Mainland counterparts to provide a high-quality travel experiences for visitors coming to Hong Kong during the Golden Week,” she added.
Regarding law enforcement, the Travel Industry Authority stripped the licences of two travel agencies and a tour guide on September 7 due to their involvement in forced shopping. This follows similar disciplinary measures earlier this year, including the revocation of three operator licences between April and June, and the 30-day suspension of a registered shop in August.
Anticipating the upcoming holiday influx, relevant government departments and organisations will maintain strict enforcement actions to safeguard visitors’ rights and reinforce traveller confidence.