In his recent Policy Address, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu outlined several key initiatives aimed at enhancing the tourism sector, particularly focusing on developing visitor sources from the Middle East and ASEAN regions.
Key Highlights
Community Engagement
- Lee emphasized the importance of various sectors of the community participating in tourism-support measures to create a friendly environment for visitors.
Language Services
- The address included plans to provide information at airports in Arabic, ensuring better communication for Middle Eastern tourists.
Transportation Improvements
- Encouragement for taxi fleets to offer service information in Arabic to facilitate smoother transportation for visitors.
Culinary Diversity
- A commitment to compile a list of halal food restaurants to cater to dietary needs.
Facilities for Worship
- The Chief Executive called for more commercial establishments to provide appropriate worship facilities, particularly in hotels.
Cultural Awareness Training
- An emphasis on stepping up staff training to improve knowledge and skills in serving visitors from different cultural backgrounds.
Through these initiatives, Chief Executive John Lee aims to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for tourists, ultimately boosting the local economy and fostering cultural exchange.
To read the whole Policy Address 2024, please refer to this link
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