Appointments to Hong Kong Tourism Board announced
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Commenting on the appointments, the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, said, "Dr Peter Lam Kin-ngok, who served as Chairman of the HKTB before, possesses rich experience in promoting tourism development in Hong Kong. With his diverse experiences in business management and public services, along with a strong vision, Dr Lam is the best candidate to lead the HKTB and the tourism sector of Hong Kong to reach new heights. I am confident that under Dr Lam's leadership, the Board will advance further while promoting Hong Kong worldwide and showcasing its charms, so that visitors will indulge in pleasure when staying in Hong Kong, thinking about Hong Kong, and returning time and again. I also welcome Mr Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung, Ms Nikki Ng Mien-hua and Ms Melissa Kaye Pang to join the Board."
Miss Law expressed heartfelt gratitude to Dr Pang for his distinguished contributions to the HKTB. "With Dr Pang's foresight, seasoned business and management experiences, as well as an extensive business network, he has guided the HKTB with exemplary leadership in successfully overcoming various challenges during the pandemic and actively driving the recovery of Hong Kong tourism," Miss Law said.
A brief biographical note of Dr Lam is set out below:
Dr Lam is the Chairman of Lai Sun Group. He is currently the Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and a member of the Advisory Committee on Attracting Strategic Enterprises, the Chief Executive's Council of Advisers, and the Trade and Industry Advisory Board.
Appointments to the HKTB are made by the Chief Secretary for Administration in exercise of the powers delegated to him by the Chief Executive and pursuant to section 9 of the Hong Kong Tourism Board Ordinance (Chapter 302).
The membership of the HKTB commencing April 1, 2025, will be as follows:
Dr Peter Lam Kin-ngok (Chairman)
Commissioner for Tourism (Deputy Chairman) with Deputy Commissioner for Tourism as alternate member
Mr Abraham Chan
Mr Dennis Chow Chi-in
Ms Margaret Fong Shun-man
Dr Allen Fung Yuk-lun
Mrs Gianna Hsu Wong Mei-lun
Ms Mary Huen Wai-yi
Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun-chi
Ms Rebecca Kwan Shuk-wah
Mr Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung
Ms Lavinia Lau Hoi-zee
Ms Nikki Ng Mien-hua
Ms Melissa Kaye Pang
Dr Chloe Suen Yin-wah
Mr Ricky Szeto Wing-fu
Mr Richard Tsang Lap-ki
Mr James Wong Cheuk-on
Professor Simon Wong Kit-lung
Mr Ronald Wu Keng-hou
Miss Law also thanked the outgoing member, Dr Lam Ho-yi, for her contributions to the work of the Board.
Ends/Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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