Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Focuses on Boosting High-Value Tourism and MICE Industry

Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, has outlined strategic initiatives aimed at revitalizing and expanding the city’s high-value tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sectors. Emphasizing the importance of diversified economic growth, Chan noted a significant rebound in the number of exhibitions held in the city, alongside a notable year-on-year increase in business visitors.

As part of the push to attract global travelers and industry professionals, Hong Kong is leveraging its unique geographical advantages within the Greater Bay Area. Recent high-profile maritime events, such as luxury yacht shows, have successfully drawn large numbers of nautical enthusiasts and maritime experts, highlighting the rapid acceleration of the region’s yacht economy and high-end leisure offerings.

To further accommodate the surging demand for large-scale international events, infrastructure development is moving forward aggressively. Plans include major expansion projects at the AsiaWorld-Expo and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, which are expected to significantly increase the city’s overall convention and exhibition space by a substantial margin.

Chan stressed that vigorously promoting mega-events is central to driving high-value tourism, which in turn benefits retail, hospitality, and related service industries. By continuously upgrading its facilities and hosting world-class gatherings, Hong Kong aims to reinforce its status as a premier global hub for international business and tourism.

Sources: 证券之星

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