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The Government announced today (July 18) the re-appointment of a member and a new appointment to the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Mr Stanley Ko, an incumbent member of the board, has been reappointed for a term of three years from July 16, 2003 to July 15, 2006. Ms Vivien Chan, a solicitor, has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the board. Her appointment is also for three years, from July 16, 2003 to July 15, 2006.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board Ordinance provides that the Hong Kong Tourism Board shall consist of 20 members. The membership, with effect from July 16, 2003, is as follows -

(1) Professor Andrew CHAN Chi Fai;

(2) Ms Vivien CHAN;

(3) Mr CHAU Kam Piu;

(4) Mr Philip CHEN Nan Lok;

(5) Mr Paul CHIU Kai Wo;

(6) Mr Robert CHOW Yung;

(7) Hon Mrs Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk Yee, Chairman of HKTB;

(8) Ms Wailee CHOW;

(9) Mr Vincent FANG;

(10) Mr Adolf HSU Hsung;

(11) Mr Michael HUI Koon Man;

(12) Mr Stanley KO Kam Chuen;

(13) Mr Mark LETTENBICHLER;

(14) Mr George MAGNUS;

(15) Mr Michael SZE Cho Cheung;

(16) Mr TANG Kwai Nang;

(17) Mr James Tak WU;

(18) Mr Patrick YEUNG Wai Tim;

(19) Mr YU Pang Chun; and

(20) Secretary for Economic Development and Labour or Commissioner for Tourism, Deputy Chairman of Hong Kong Tourism Board.

The Secretary for Economic Development and Labour, Mr Stephen Ip, said he was delighted that Mr Ko had accepted reappointment to the Hong Kong Tourism Board. "He has made a significant contribution to the promotion and development of the tourism industry in Hong Kong. I am pleased that he has agreed to continue to serve on the board at this critical time.

"Ms Chan has a wealth of experience in the legal field and is a member of the Advisory Committee on Travel Agents. I look forward to working with all members of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and look to the board to take the lead in enhancing Hong Kong's reputation as the premier city tourism destination in Asia."

End/Friday, July 18, 2003

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