Operation and regulatory framework of the tourism sector in Hong Kong


DateContextSummary of developmentAction
10.3.04 CQ Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on Tourists' complaints against local service industry. [Hansard "pages 46 to 49"]
26.1.05 CQ Hon Howard YOUNG raised a question on Tourist guides without tourist guide permit. [Hansard "pages 186 to 188"]
19.10.05 CQ Hon Fred LI Wah-ming raised a question on Travel agents charging administrative fee. [Hansard "pages 105 to 109"]
9.11.05 CQ Hon CHAN Yuen-han raised a question on People without tourist guide passes serving as tour guides. [Hansard "pages 83 to 87"]
22.11.06 CQ Hon Howard YOUNG raised a question on Monitoring of industry conduct. [Hansard "pages 60 to 63"]
22.11.06 CQ Hon TAM Yiu-chung raised a question on Promoting healthy development of tourism industry. [Hansard "pages 90 to 92"]
27.11.06 ES Administration's paper on tackling market malpractices related to Mainland "zero fare" tours to Hong Kong. [Paper]
7.2.07 CQ Hon Fred LI Wah-ming raised a question on Regulation of travel industry. [Hansard "pages 96 to 98"]
23.4.07 ES Administration's paper on strengthening consumer protection for Mainland visitors in Hong Kong. [Paper]
9.5.07 CM Hon LAU Kong-wah moved a motion on combating unscrupulous shops. [Hansard "page 100"]
30.5.07 CM Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung moved a motion on Fostering the development of the tourism industry. [Hansard "pages 99 to171"]
22.10.07 ES Administration's paper on Policy Agenda of the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Branch, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau. [Paper]
24.10.08 EDEV Administration's paper on Policy Agenda of the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Branch, Commerce and Economic Development Bureau. [Paper]
25.2.09 CQ Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Measures to assist tourism industry. [Hansard "pages 27 to 29"]
13.5.09 CM Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun moved a motion on Proposed establishment of a Tourism Bureau with dedicated responsibility for handling tourism issues. [Hansard "pages 198 to 258"]
13.5.09 CQ Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Unlicensed travel agents. [Hansard "pages 88 to 90"]
27.5.09 CQ Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Waiving travel agents' licence fee. [Hansard "pages 90 to 93"]
10.6.09 CQ Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Monitoring of operation of TIC. [Hansard "pages 18 to 27"]
17.6.09 CQ Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Training courses organized by TIC. [Hansard "pages 103 to 105"]
22.6.09 EDEV Administration's paper on proposals to amend the Travel Agents Ordinance (Specification of Fund Levy) Notice (Cap. 218D) and the Travel Industry Compensation Fund Rules (Cap. 218E & F). [Paper]
8.7.09 CQ Hon IP Wai-ming raised a question on Renewal of tourist guide passes. [Hansard "pages 116 to 117"]
16.7.09 EDEV Administration's paper on operation of TIC. [Paper]

Development to date on the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong presented in the background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Background Brief]

Paper provided by TIC (Chinese version only) [Paper]

28.10.09 CQ Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on measures to combat the illegal provision of tour guide services in Hong Kong by mainland tour escorts. [Hansard "pages 57 to 60"]
24.2.10 CQ Hon Paul TSE raised a question on Local one-day tours. [Hansard "pages 57 to 59"]
14.4.10 CQ Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Emergency assistance for travellers visiting Hong Kong. [Hansard "pages 69 to 72"]
21.4.10 CQ Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Setting up a Tourism Crisis Management Office. [Hansard "page 72"]
28.4.10 CQ Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Monitoring complaint handling mechanism of TIC. [Hansard "pages 124 to 126"]
24.5.10 EDEV Administration's paper on review of the operation of the TIC. [Paper]

Paper on legal advice related to the role of TIC prepared by the Legal Service Division of the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Paper]

Development to date on the operation of Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong presented in the background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Background brief]

26.5.10 CQ Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Travel Industry of Hong Kong. [Hansard "pages 65 to 75"]
21.6.10 - Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong's press release on Termination of Win's Travel Agency's membership confirmed. [Press release]
28.6.10 EDEV Administration's paper on regulation of inbound travel trades. [Paper]

Development to date on regulation of inbound travel trades presented in the background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Background brief]

30.6.10 CQ Hon Jeffrey LAM raised a question on Regulation of shops which mainly serve tour groups from the Mainland. [Hansard "pages 72 to 77"]
16.7.10 - Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong's directive on rules for election of elected Directors resolution No. 187. [Paper]
4.9.10 - Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong's press release on TIC penalizes discourteous tourist guide and travel agent. [Press release]
13.10.10 PA Address by the Chief Executive at the Legislative Council meeting on 13 October 2010 - Sharing Prosperity for a Caring Society. [Paper]
15.10.10 EDEV The 2010-2011 Policy Address - "Policy Agenda" [Paper]
18.10.10 - Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong's press release on Punishment changed to suspension of Tourist Guide Pass. [Press release]
22.11.10 EDEV Administration's paper on enhancing regulation of the receiving arrangement of the Mainland inbound tour groups and review of the operation of the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong. [Paper]

Development to date on the regulation of the receiving arrangement of Mainland inbound tour groups prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Background brief]

Development to date on the operation of Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Background brief]

1.12.10 CQ Hon Vincent FANG Kang raised a question on Quality of Hong Kong's tourist guides. [Hansard "pages 82 to 84"]
23.2.11 CQ Dr Hon LAM Tai-fai raised a question on Regulation of mainland inbound group tours. [Hansard "pages 66 to 73"]
28.2.11 EDEV Administration's paper on review of the operation and regulatory framework of the tourism sector. [Paper]

Development to date on the operation and regulatory framework of the tourism sector prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Background brief]

9.3.11 CQ Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Regulation of the use of funds by the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong. [Hansard "pages 70 to 80"]
13.4.11 CQ Hon TSE Wai-chun raised a question on support to members of the tourism industry provided by the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong. [Hansard, "Page 63"]
29.4.11 - Administration's consultation paper on Review of the Operation and Regulatory Framework of the Tourism Sector in Hong Kong. [Paper]
23.5.11 EDEV Administration's paper on review of the operation and regulatory framework of the tourism sector in Hong Kong. [Paper]

Development to date on review of the operation and regulatory framework of the tourism sector in Hong Kong prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Background brief]

1.6.11 CQ Hon TSE Wai-chun raised a question on Quality Tourism Services Scheme. [Hansard, "Page 148"]
8.6.11 CQ Hon IP Wai-ming raised a question on regulation of outbound tour escorts and tourist guides. [Hansard, "Page 82"]
26.10.11 CQ Hon TSE Wai-chun raised a question on tourist attractions in Hong Kong. [Hansard, "Page 18"]
26.10.11 CQ Hon Tanya CHAN raised a question on Mega Events Fund. [Hansard, "Page 29"]
9.11.11 CQ Hon TSE Wai-chun raised a question on development of tourism on Lantau Island. [Hansard, "Page 118"]
20.12.11 - Administration's information paper on Review of the Operation and Regulatory Framework of the Tourism Sector in Hong Kong - Consultation Findings and Proposed Way Forward. [Paper]
18.1.12 CQ Hon TSE Wai-chun raised a question on promoting hospitality and international perspective in Hong Kong. [Hansard, "Page 21"]
18.1.12 CQ Dr Hon LAM Tai-fai raised a question on measures to enhance the reputation of Hong Kong as a shopping paradise. [Hansard, "Page 109"]
27.2.12 EDEV Administration's paper on review of the operation and regulatory framework of the tourism sector in Hong Kong - consultation findings and proposed way forward [Paper] [Background brief]


Go to Top