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Objectives
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The Government aims to develop Hong Kong into a leading regional cruise hub through the development of a world-class Cruise Terminal with state-of-the-art facilities which are user-friendly, and which provide efficient and quality services. We expect the Cruise Terminal Development to -
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have built-in flexibility to allow the berthing of different types and sizes of cruise vessels including mega cruise vessels commissioned to date, and meet the need of different operational modes adopted by cruise operators for different market segments; |
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provide user-friendly facilities and services to all potential users, including the cruise passengers, non-cruise tourists and the public; |
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offer the cruise passengers and other visitors a good experience. Once the passengers enter the Cruise Terminal Development, they should feel being welcomed through the check-in, baggage handling, security screening, embarkation and disembarkation procedures; and |
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become an iconic structure projecting the image of Hong Kong as Asia's world city. |
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We also expect the successful tenderer to formulate and implement marketing, management and operation strategies for the Cruise Terminal, including the determination of berthing fees and charges, in order to compete in the local and regional cruise markets and to cater for changing market situations. In terms of operation and management of the Cruise Terminal, we expect the successful tenderer to -
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design, build, operate, manage and maintain a world-class Cruise Terminal which is at least on a par with international standards; |
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work with the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the tourism industry to market Hong Kong as a regional cruise hub and develop cruise itineraries for Hong Kong ; |
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attract cruise vessels homeporting at the Cruise Terminal; and |
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respond to market demand and engage the cruise industry. |
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The Tourism Commission has engaged the cruise market, travel industry, relevant trade bodies and professional organizations since October 2006. The latest phase of market engagement on the development parameters and requirements of the Cruise Terminal Development has been completed and details are available in the latest update on market engagement. Previous market engagement documents, summary of market feedback and the Administration's response may be downloaded under "Papers and Report". |
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