Hong Kong Tourism Organization
In order to facilitate the inter-industry and related tourism departments in Hong Kong and the Mainland, inquiries about the situation of Hong Kong's tourism industry, here is a brief introduction of relevant Hong Kong tourism organizations.
1) Official Organization
1. Hong Kong Tourism Commission: Set up a Tourism Commissioner function: to promote Hong Kong ’s tourism industry, formulate policies, consider the feasibility of setting up new tourist attractions and facilities, and coordinate with other government decision-making departments on tourism-related matters 22nd Floor, West Wing, Government Headquarters Tel: 2810 2770
Fax: 2121 1468
Email: tcenq@cedb.gov.hk
Website: www.tourism.gov.hk
2. Travel agent registry: set up registrar functions: responsible for issuing travel agent licenses and monitoring the economic situation of travel agencies Address: Room 4901, 49th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: 3151 7945
Fax: 2521 8829
Email: targr@cedb.gov.hk
Website: www.tar.gov.hk
2) the statutory body
Hong Kong Tourism Board: Director General and Office Functions: Promotion of Hong Kong Inbound Tourism Affairs Address: 9-11 Floor, IWC International Centre, 18 Wai Fei Road, North Point, Hong Kong Tel: 2807 6543
Fax: 2806 0303
Email: info@hktb.com
Website: www.discoverhongkong.com
3) Public institutions
Hong Kong Tourism Industry Council: Director General and Office Functions: Authorized by the government to monitor travel agencies and industry self-regulators Address: Room 1706-09, North Point City Centre, 250 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong Tel: 2807 1199
Fax: 2510 9907
Email: office@tichk.org
Website: www.tichk.org
4) consulting agencies
1. Miss Tourism Strategy
2. Travel Agent Counselor Meeting
V. Fund
1. Tourism Development Fund: Funding feasibility studies, tourism development projects, tourism planning;
2. Travel Industry Compensation Fund: If a travel agency fails to perform its duties and fails, consumers can receive 90% compensation
3. Emergency Assistance Fund for Tour Group Accidents: Provide assistance to the families of casualties during accidents while traveling abroad.