Government announces appointments to Hong Kong Tourism Board

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   The Government today (October 27) announced the appointments of Mr Clarence Leung Wang-ching and Ms Alice Kwok Yim-ming as new members of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). Mr Winston Chow Wun-sing, Mr Paulo Pong Kin-yee, Mr Barry D Nassberg and Ms Winnie Tam Wan-chi are also re-appointed as members of the HKTB. Their terms will run for two years from November 1, 2017, to October 31, 2019.

     "We welcome Mr Leung and Ms Kwok joining the Board and are grateful to all the members of the Board for their dedicated support. With their expertise and experience in different areas, we are confident that they will help the HKTB in enhancing Hong Kong's position as a premier tourist destination," a spokesman for the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau said.

     "We would also like to thank Mr Wayne Leung Wai-yin and Mr Mak Ping-leung, the outgoing members, for their contribution to the work of the Board in the past six years," the spokesman added.

Appointments to the HKTB are made by the Financial Secretary under section 9 of the Hong Kong Tourism Board Ordinance (Chapter 302), under authority delegated by the Chief Executive.

Ends/Friday, October 27, 2017
Issued at HKT 11:00

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