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2021-04-29 10:54
Last update date: 2021-04-29 10:54
The Chief Executive Carrie Lam said yesterday (28th) that he would discuss and study the "Hong Kong and Macau Tourism Bubble" and the "Business Bubble" arrangements for the Mainland respectively with Macau and the Mainland.
Cui Dingbang, Director-General of the Association for the Promotion of Tourism, said today (29th) that the cross-border through bus industry is also very happy to hear the news, and believes that Macau is a frequent travel destination for Hong Kong people. If the "tourism bubble" is activated, it is believed that more citizens will be encouraged to get vaccinated. .
In addition, under the "vaccine bubble", local tour groups have resumed conditionally starting today, requiring travel agency employees to complete the first dose of vaccine.
Cui Dingbang pointed out that because travel agencies have to register with the Tourism Industry Council, local groups may not be available until next week at the earliest.
He estimated that the current overall vaccination situation in the industry is average, with about 30% of people receiving the first dose of vaccine.
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Cui Dingbang said in the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millennium" today that the fastest and most direct "tourism bubble" should be developed with neighboring areas, and the cross-border bus industry is also very happy to hear the news.
He pointed out that the operation of the three cross-border through buses has been suspended, and the company's private car rental has also been suspended. At present, there are only six "Golden Bus" services on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge every day.
He emphasized that before the epidemic, there were 7 million Hong Kong people visiting Macau every year. Macau is a frequent travel destination for Hong Kong people. If the "tourism bubble" is activated, it is believed that more people will be encouraged to get vaccinated.
The transportation capacity between Hong Kong and Macau is huge. In addition to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, there are also cross-border ferries.
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In addition, under the "vaccine bubble", local tour groups will resume conditionally starting today.
Cui Dingbang said that travel agencies must apply to the Travel Council before they can leave the tour, but the Travel Council only provided the form for registration this morning, so it will take a few days at the earliest to leave the tour.
As far as its travel agency is concerned, because drivers, tour guides, etc. need to be vaccinated or tested, they can leave the group as soon as next weekend.
If an employee wants to see a doctor to decide whether to vaccinate, his hostel is willing to pay
He also pointed out that the current vaccination situation in the industry is "average". About 30% of people receive the first dose of vaccination. However, frontline tour guides and drivers have a lower vaccination rate due to their younger age.
He emphasized that he would lobby the industry for injections as soon as possible. If employees have to see a doctor to determine whether they are suitable for vaccination, their travel agencies are also willing to pay.
Under the "vaccine bubble", local tour groups have conditionally resumed today, requiring travel agency employees to complete the first dose of vaccine.
(Information Picture/Photographed by Li Zetong)
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