The Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners welcomes the Chief Executive's second Policy Address. We commend the government for its commitment to addressing the pressing issues and setting forth a comprehensive policy agenda for the betterment of our community.
We are thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to you and your esteemed hotel guests for a captivating evening of rhythmic melodies at the Drum Carnival and 5G Live Concert on 14 October. This grand event will take place at the Art Park , West Kowloon Cultural District, promising an unforgettable experience for all music enthusiasts.
The Transport Department (TD) reminded the public that the following special traffic and transport arrangements will be implemented in phases on September 30 and October 1 on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon to facilitate the holding of the flag raising ceremonies at Wan Chai North, Central and Tin Hau and the fireworks display at Victoria Harbour on October 1 (Sunday) to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
The Federation participated in the 2nd Inter-departmental Meeting on September 20, 2023 and the Tourism Commission would like the Federation to help disseminating the information on traffic notice (including road closure during the celebratory events on National Day Golden Week, which will be provided once received from the Police) and safety precaution on marine safety to visitors. In this connection, below are the Marine Department’s website which contains (1) a safety video, (2) poster and (3) leaflet promoting sea safety.
The Federation participated in the 2nd Inter-Departmental Meeting for 2023 National Day Golden Week on 20 September 2023. It was hosted by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, with representatives from government departments including the Hong Kong Customs, the Hong Kong Police Force, the Immigration Department (ImmD),
The Chief Executive has just announced the National Day fireworks will be held again on the evening of October 1, 2023 at Victoria Harbour for the first time in five years.
The Federation represented the hotel industry to attend 2 consultation sessions on the Policy Address 2023 chaired by the Financial Secretary and Chief Secretary for Administration on 22 and 23 August 2023.
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has commenced consultation on the 2023 Policy Address and the Federation was cordially invited join the consultation session chaired by the Financial Secretary on 22 August 2023.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held the “Professional Quality Tourism Services Pledge” Launch Ceremony on July 21, 2023, Ms Belinda YEUNG, 1st Vice Chairman of the Federation was invited to join the ceremony and had a sharing session with other trades on stage.
According to a survey conducted by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) in the first five months of this year, among more than 10,000 departing overnight visitors surveyed, the satisfaction rating was 8.8 marks on a 10-point scale, which was higher than the average rating of 8.5 marks before the pandemic.