Organisation Chart

To formulate policies on regulation of the tourism industry

To liaise with the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong and the tourism trade including supply and training of tourist guides and tour escorts

To liaise with Mainland authorities as well as Taiwan and Macao on initiatives in tourism co-operation

To co-ordinate efforts to deal with emergency incidents concerning inbound and outbound tourism

To support the implementation of the new regulatory regime for the travel industry

To housekeep the Travel Industry Authority

To oversee the provision of secretariat support to the Appeal Panel (Travel Industry Ordinance)

To oversee funding schemes for the tourism trade

To co-ordinate implementation progress of the Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0

To liaise with the Hong Kong Hotels Association and the Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners including handling of emergency incidents and hotel and hospitality training matters

To provide secretariat support to the Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots

To provide support of Government coordination for festive occasions including the Inter-departmental working group on festival arrangements

To oversee the operation of Ocean Park and implementation of the development strategy for the Park

To facilitate and support the staging of signature tourism events staged in Hong Kong

To oversee Hong Kong Tourism Board’s facilitation, support and promotion of tourism events

To oversee Hong Kong Tourism Board’s promotion and support for the development of MICE (Meetings Incentive Travels, Conventions and Exhibitions) tourism

To promote the development of smart tourism

To coordinate and promote tourism development of the harbourfront areas

To oversee matters relating to the operation of Ngong Ping 360 and Peak Tramway

To liaise with relevant bureaux/departments on matters related to facilitation on immigration clearance for visitors and enhancements of transport connectivity of tourist attractions

To liaise with international and regional tourism organisations on matters relating to tourism promotion and development

To oversee and analyse tourism performance and overall manpower supply of the tourism sector

To serve as Secretary to the Tourism Strategy Committee

To manage the light and sound show "A Symphony of Lights"

To oversee the operation of the Hong Kong Wetland Park

To steer and co-ordinate development and promotion of green, heritage and cultural tourism

To facilitate and oversee staging of flagship events of Hong Kong Tourism Board in Hong Kong

To plan and co-ordinate provision of territory-wide tourism supporting facilities

To co-ordinate the implementation of "Hong Kong Young Ambassador Scheme"

To housekeep the Hong Kong Tourism Board

To formulate and implement initiatives to promote service quality of the tourism industry

To oversee the general administration of the Tourism Commission

To oversee and co-ordinate the operation of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

To facilitate the development of cruise industry in Hong Kong, including co-ordinating the work of the Advisory Committee on Cruise Industry

To oversee the operation of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, including park expansion works

To plan tourism projects within the Northern Metropolis, including co ordinating the work of the Working Group for Sha Tau Kok Co operation Zone

To co-ordinate and facilitate the development of island tourism