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Group entry and group exit︱Yang Runxiong: The effect is not as expected by the industry and as much as possible under controllable risks

2022-11-26T06:32:22.995Z


The "group entry and group exit" arrangement for inbound tourists has been launched for more than a week. Yang Runxiong, director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, said that there are currently 20 travel agencies and 8 inbound group registrations, and it is expected that the Christmas schedule will increase. However, industry criticism


The "group entry and group exit" arrangement for inbound tourists has been launched for more than a week. Yang Runxiong, director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, said that there are currently 20 travel agencies and 8 inbound group registrations, and it is expected that the Christmas schedule will increase.

However, the industry criticizes the complicated process of applying for "group entry and group exit". In addition to registering the itinerary with the Travel Council in advance, and negotiating with restaurants on their own, not many restaurants under "Ben Da Li Xiao" participate.


Yang Runxiong pointed out that the promotion of tourism in the short term may not be as good as everyone hoped, and he will try his best to discuss with the Medical and Health Bureau how to make more arrangements under the condition of risk control.

As for how many restaurants are willing to do it, it is up to the travel agency to negotiate. He believes that through discussions, some restaurants will be willing to participate.

As for whether the number of registered tour groups is not satisfactory, he said that he will not set a target, but expects more and more tour groups to participate, and the "group in and group out" will be launched soon, travel agencies also need to design special designs to attract customers, emphasizing that the policy will Gradually open up, the authorities are constantly reviewing.


20 hotels and 8 tour groups registered for "group in and group out"

Yang Runxiong said that the government hopes to resume some tourism activities when the epidemic is under control.

"Group entry and group exit" is a response to the problem that tour groups cannot dine in. Restaurants that have made special arrangements in advance can receive tour groups in a separate designated area. I believe that some restaurants are willing to participate.

As for whether other anti-epidemic measures against the "yellow code" can be relaxed, he said that depending on the overall epidemic prevention and anti-epidemic requirements and the number of epidemics, as long as the environment permits and the risks are controllable, the government is willing to relax more.

He also pointed out that Hong Kong's tourism industry is still competitive, but the epidemic prevention measures are more stringent than other places, mainly due to different considerations for the medical system and public health, which will have limited impact on the tourism industry in the short term. Measures include the development of green local tourism and cultural heritage tourism.

The cruise ship Spectrum of the Seas.

(Photo by Liang Huanmin/File photo)

The cruise ship will return to Hong Kong next year and is discussing the details of epidemic prevention operations

Yang Runxiong revealed that the authorities have discussed with the cruise company, and will arrange cruises to return to Hong Kong or dock in Hong Kong starting next year. They must ensure compliance with epidemic prevention requirements and operational needs, such as how to deal with passengers who are found to be diagnosed. Details are being discussed with the Medical and Health Bureau.

Group entry and group exit︱Yang Runxiong: The effect is not as expected by the industry. Make as many arrangements as possible while the risk is under control. The epidemic has not yet peaked. There is no intention to set up a "yellow code zone", the Tourism Council pointed out that the measures are difficult to attract tourists to enter and leave the yellow code group|A 50-person Thai group arrives in Hong Kong and visits many temples. The person in charge: the group members have to enter and leave with lunch boxes︱40 Thai guests Before applying for a lunch box, Yang Runxiong refused a special case: a yellow code was pre-booked for the group entry and exit during the tour|The entry group must seal the room or book a meal for four days. From tomorrow, the group will only be checked once for the yellow code group entry and exit│ Yao Pak-liang: If it can attract 2 to 3% of tourists in the early stage of relaxation, "I'm already laughing"

Source: hk1

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