HKTB GAINS EXTRA MARKETING STRENGTH WITH NINE NEW MEMBERS “ON BOARD”

In response to the Hong Kong SAR Government’s appointment today (1November 2001) of nine new members to the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Chairman The Hon Mrs Selina Chow, JP, said it was encouraging news and that the new incumbents with their respective areas of expertise would provide momentum to Hong Kong’s overall tourism development.

“The government’s determination to promote the tourism industry has been explicit in various Policy Addresses by the Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa. In the face of fluctuating economic conditions in recent years, tourism has become extraordinarily important to Hong Kong,” Mrs Chow said.

“Under the new ordinance, the HKTB Board will include members from a broader spectrum of sectors. This will enable the HKTB to obtain diversified professional advice from various parties when formulating our promotion plans and strategies.

“Most importantly, all the new appointees are either leaders in the travel trade or major partners from tourism-related sectors who will certainly strengthen the marketing efforts spearheaded by the HKTB in an increasingly competitive marketplace.”

Mrs Chow noted that in accordance with the Hong Kong Tourism Board Ordinance that took effect on 1 April 2001, the HKTB Board would expand from 11 members to the full complement of 20 members. The nine new appointees will work closely with the existing members in offering useful ideas for the benefit of the tourism industry.

Members of the HKTB Board as at 1 November 2001:

1. The Hon Mrs Selina Chow, JP (Chairman)

2. Secretary for Economic Services or

the Commissioner for Tourism

3. Mr Philip Chen, JP

4. Mr Stanley Ko, JP

5. Mr Paul Chiu

6. Mr Chung Po Yang, JP

7. Mr Patrick Yeung

8. Mr Dick Kaufman

9. Mr George Magnus

10. Mr Robert Chow

11. Mr Mark Lettenbichler

12. Professor Chan Chi Fai, Andrew*

13. Mr Chau Kam Piu*

14. Ms Wailee Chow*

15. Mr Adolf Hsu*

16. Mr Michael Hui Koon Man*

17. Mr Michael Sze*

18. Mr Tang Kwai Nang, JP*

19. Mr Wu, James Tak*

20. Mr Yu Pang Chun*

*New appointed members