Question :
Please advise the total value of all contracts entered into with outside parties by the Branch during 2011-12 for consultancy studies related to travel and tourism, and the subject matter covered by each of the consultancy studies. Please also advise the total value of such consultancy contracts budgeted for 2012-13, as well as the projected areas of study.
Asked by : Hon. LI Kwok-po, David
Reply :
The Tourism Commission under the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau is tasked with formulating tourism development policy and strategy, as well as conducting related studies. The Tourism Commission entered into two consultancy contracts related to travel and tourism in 2011-12, and plans to undertake one consultancy study in 2012-13. The subjects covered and the contract values are set out as follows:
Consultancy study to examine the business and financial viability of the proposed dining and tourist facilities at/near the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market
1,068,000
Consultancy study to assess the proposals and related matters in connection with the Tai Shue Wan Redevelopment at Ocean Park
(remark: tender exercise is in progress and the contract is expected to commence by early March 2012)
1,200,000
Total__2,268,000'>Total
2,268,000
Year
Area of Study
Value of Contract
HK$
2012-13
Consultancy study to identify suitable international mega events to be introduced into Hong Kong under the Mega Events Fund’s new system
