Module 1 - Information on Local Tourism Industry

Question 1

List the three major responsibilities of the Tourism Commission.

Answer 1

1. Formulating Tourism Policies
2. Promoting Tourism and Marketing
3. Overseeing the Development of Tourism Infrastructure

Question 2

Travel agents may be categorised according to different definitions. Please list any four types of travel agents categorised by their scopes of services.

Answer 2

1. Retail Travel Agents
2. Wholesale Travel Agents
3. Corporate Travel Agents
4. Online Travel Agents (OTAs)

Question 3

Name any three tourism organizations in Hong Kong.

Answer 3

1. Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)
2. Travel Industry Authority (TIA)
3. Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents (HATA)

Question 4

List any three objectives among the six objectives (also known as objectives set out in the Hong Kong Tourism Board Ordinance, Cap. 302) of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Answer 4

1. To endeavour to increase the contribution of tourism to Hong Kong
2. To promote Hong Kong globally as a tourist destination
3. To support the development of tourism products and facilities