| Date | Context | Summary of development | Action
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| 12.4.05
| FC
| The Finance Committee examined the proposed provision for the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) for 2005-2006. [Minutes, paras 10.2 to 10.13]
Members were invited to visit HKTB to receive a briefing on its request for additional funding of $437 million. The visit was subsequently held on 26 April 2005, during which HKTB was requested to provide supplementary information on its funding situation over the past few years as well as details of funding allocation for the initiatives to be covered by the additional funding request. [Follow-up paper]
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| 18.5.05
| CQ
| Hon Fred LI raised a question on HKTB [Hansard "page 146"]
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| 2.6.05
| ES
| The Administration provided a written reply to Hon SIN Chung-kai's letter dated 6 May 2005 regarding the operation and funding for the HKTB. [Hon SIN's Letter (Chinese version only)] [Administration's reply]
The Administration briefed the Panel on the use of additional $440 million funding by the HKTB in the coming two years and the Government's monitoring of the operation of HKTB. [Paper][Powerpoint presentation materials by HKTB relating to the governance and operation of HKTB, and the use of additional funding (Chinese version only)][Powerpoint presentation materials by the Administration relating the Government's monitoring of the work of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (Chinese version only)][Minutes (paras 4 to 60)]
After the meeting, the Administration provided supplementary information on "Global marketing campaigns launched by HKTB [Follow-up paper] "
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| 14.3.06
| FC
| The Finance Committee examined the proposed provision for HKTB for 2006-2007. [Minutes, paras 9.16 to 9.22]
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| 26.6.06
| ES
| The Administration briefed the Panel on HKTB's 2006-07 Business Plan, and presented an overview of Hong Kong's tourism industry in 2005, the outlook for tourism, and the strategic objectives of the HKTB. [Paper][Powerpoint presentation materials (Chinese version only)]
In response to members' request, the Administration/HKTB provided further information on total marketing expenditure for HKTB [Follow-up paper] and its budget for 2005-2006. [Follow-up paper][Minutes (paras 42 to 70)]
Hon SIN Chung-kai wrote to the Secretary for Economic Development and Labour requesting information on the use of public funding by HKTB [Letter (Chinese version only)]
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| 15.11.06
| CQ
| Hon Fred LI raised a question on HKTB [Hansard "page 49"]
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| 24.1.07
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on additional provision for HKTB [Hansard "page 96"]
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| 21.3.07
| FC
| The Finance Committee examined the proposed provision for HKTB for 2007-2008. [Minutes, paras 12.11 to 12.20]
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| 28.5.07
| -
| HKTB wrote to Hon Fred LI in response to his article about the computation of tourism receipts by HKTB (Chinese version only) [Letter]
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| 9.5.07
| CQ
| Hon SIN Chung-kai raised a question on variable pay for the Executive Director of HKTB [Hansard "page 44"]
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| 28.11.07
| AUD
| The Director of Audit (D of A) published the results of value for money audits for
| (a) | HKTB: Corporate Governance and Administrative Issues (Chapter 5 of Report No. 49) [Full report][Summary]
| | (b) | HKTB: Planning, Execution and Evaluation of Marketing Activities (Chapter 6 of Report No. 49)[Full report] [Summary]
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| 28.1.08
| EDEV
| The Administration briefed the Panel on HKTB's Work Plan for 2008-2009, and presented an overview of Hong Kong's tourism industry in 2007 and the outlook for 2008. [Paper][Supplementary paper on Appointment to HKTB]Powerpoint presentation materials (Chinese version only)][Background brief][Minutes (paras 29 to 56)]
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| 31.3.08
| FC
| The Finance Committee examined the proposed provision for HKTB for 2008-2009. [Minutes, paras 5.20 to 5.21 and 5.26 to 5.29] )
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| 2.08
| PAC
| PAC published its Report on D of A's Report No. 49. [HKTB: Corporate governance and administrative issues (Chapter 1 of Part 7)][HKTB: Planning, execution and evaluation of marketing activities (Chapter 2 of Part 7)]
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| 4.08
| PAC
| PAC issued Supplemental Report on D of A's Report No. 49 [Part 4 of Report No. 49A on Hong Kong Tourism Board: Corporate governance and administrative issues, and Hong Kong Tourism Board: Planning, execution and evaluation of marketing activities]
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| 9.7.08
| -
| The Government issued a Minute in response to the Report No. 49A of PAC [Minute]
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| 24.10.08
| EDEV
| The Administration briefed the Panel on Policy Agenda of the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Branch, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau [Paper (paragraphs 2 to 3 and 10 to 14 on initiatives related to HKTB)][Minutes]
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| 19.1.09
| EDEV
| The Administration briefed the Panel on HKTB Work Plan 2009-2010, and presented an overview of Hong Kong's tourism industry in 2008 and the outlook for 2009, which formed the background against which the objectives, strategic focuses and key initiatives of HKTB for the year 2009-2010 were developed. [Paper][Powerpoint presentation materials (Chinese version only)][Background brief][Minutes (paras 5 to 59)]
Subsequent to the meeting, the Administration provided supplementary information on projection of visitor arrivals in 2009, performance measurement of HKTB, satisfaction rating of visitors and variable performance pay of Band A staff. [Follow-up paper]
Hon Mrs Regina IP wrote to HKTB on marketing Hong Kong (English version only) [Letter]
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| 13.5.09
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon Paul TSE moved on proposed establishment of a Tourism Bureau with dedicated responsibility for handling tourism issues was negatived. [Hansard "page 147"]
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| 16.10.09
| EDEV
| The Administration briefed the Panel on policy initiatives of the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Branch of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (paras 5 to 10 on initiatives related to HKTB) [Paper]
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| 25.1.10
| EDEV
| The Administration briefed members on Hong Kong Tourism Board Work Plan for 2010-2011 [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat [background brief]
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| 5.5.10
| CQ
| Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Quality Tourism Services Scheme. [Hansard "page 92"]
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| 8.12.10
| CQ
| Hon Paul TSE raised a question on sponsorship of travel agencies' advertisement and promotion expenses provided by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.. [Hansard "page 107"]
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| 15.12.10
| CQ
| Hon Paul TSE raised a question on Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival. [Hansard "page 58"]
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| 24.1.11
| EDEV
| The Panel discussed on Hong Kong Tourism Board Work Plan for 2011-2012 [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Updated Background brief]
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| 25.5.11
| CQ
| Hon Paul TSE raised a question on Cheung Chau Bun Festival. [Hansard "page 109"]
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| 17.1.12
| EDEV
| The Panel discussed on Hong Kong Tourism Board Work Plan for 2012-2013 [Paper]
[Follow-up paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
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