Replies to initial written questions raised by Finance Committee Members in examining the Estimates of Expenditure 2012-13 Director of Bureau : Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Session No. 12 File name : cedb(cit)- doc
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Question : It is mentioned on p.318 of the Estimates of Expenditure that the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Branch (CITB) will “continue to co-ordinate work on policy and project initiatives to facilitate tourism development” in 2012-13. How will the CITB deal with the motion adopted by the Legislative Council and the various suggestions on tourism development proposed by the legislators? Asked by : Hon. TSE Wai-chun, Paul Reply : In the further development of Kowloon East, we will liaise with the tourism industry and take into account Members’ views expressed in the motion debate on 14 December 2011 to ensure that the relevant tourism initiatives would meet the needs and aspirations of our visitors. This will reinforce the part Kowloon East will play in the tourism development of Hong Kong. We will also capitalize on the expected commissioning of the new cruise terminal at Kai Tak in mid-2013 and work with the travel trade through the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to develop new shore excursion programmes covering the major tourism spots in Kowloon East in order to enrich the onshore experience of cruise passengers. Moreover, we will continue to work closely with the HKTB to enhance the attractiveness of Hong Kong to cruise companies and tourists and stimulate market demand for cruising.
Question : The Budget Speech has mentioned that the first berth of the cruise terminal is expected to start operation in mid-2013. Can the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Branch, capitalizing on the opportunity presented by the cruise terminal, consider legislators’ suggestions as soon as possible and seek funding to implement tourism development projects in Kowloon East? Asked by : Hon. TSE Wai-chun, Paul Reply : We will capitalize on the expected commissioning of the new cruise terminal at Kai Tak in mid-2013 and work with the travel trade through the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to develop new shore excursion programmes covering the major tourism spots in Kowloon East. This will enrich the onshore experience of cruise passengers. We will also continue to work closely with the HKTB to enhance the attractiveness of Hong Kong to cruise companies and tourists and stimulate market demand for cruising. Moreover, in the further development of Kowloon East, we will liaise with the tourism industry and take into account Members’ views expressed in the motion debate on 14 December 2011 to ensure that the relevant tourism initiatives would meet the needs and aspirations of our visitors. This will reinforce the part Kowloon East will play in the tourism development of Hong Kong.
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