Government announces appointments to Travel Industry Authority
The Government announced today (December 24) that the Chief Executive has appointed Mr Kevin Lam Sze-cay to succeed Mr Ma Ho-fai as the Chairperson of the Travel Industry Authority (TIA); appointed MrEdward Ho Man-tat, Mr Ko Chun-kit, Mr Kelvin Ko Chun-wang, MrYeti Lai Ho-yin, Ms Lam Kai-yi, Mr Andy Lam Ping-sing, Mr Lam Sum-lim, Ms Karen Lee Ka-yan, Ms Christine Leung Wan-chong, MsJane Curzon Lo, Ms Peng Yu, Mr Jason Shum Jiu-sang, Mr James Tung Pui-chuen, Mr Wong Wai-wing and MsVivian Yeung Cheuk-chi as its new members, and reappointed its 12 incumbent members, for a period of two years with effect from January 1, 2026.
On the appointments, the spokesman of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said, "The Government welcomes the new Chairperson and the 15 new members joining the TIA, and would like to express gratitude to the reappointed members for their continued valuable advice rendered to the TIA. We look forward to the Chairperson and members to continuing to make use of their professional knowledge and experience to assist the TIA in fulfilling its regulatory and service functions. We would also like to thank the outgoingChairperson Mr Ma Ho-fai and members, Ms Dilys Chau Suet-fung, Professor Alex Fan Hoi-kit, Mr Chris Ip Ngo-tung, Mr Victor Lam Hoi-cheung, Mr Johnny Leung Ka-kui, Ms Lanny Leung Kong-lan, MrPaul Leung Yiu-lam, Mr Martin Ma Yuk-man, Dr Priscilla Poon Chau-min, Mrs Ann Tang Yu Li-hua, Mr James Tong Wai-pong, Mr Tse Yun-sang, Mr Wong Ka-ngai, Mr Adrian Wong Koon-man and Mr Yiu Pak-leung, for their dedicated service and distinguished contributions to the TIA during their tenure."
The TIA is a statutory regulatory body of the travel industry established under the Travel Industry Ordinance. It is primarily responsible for the licensing and regulation of travel agents, tourist guides and tour escorts.
The membership of the TIA for the new term from January 1, 2026 is as follows:
Chairperson
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Mr Kevin Lam Sze-cay
Vice Chairperson
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Commissioner for Tourism
Ordinary Members
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Trade members
Mr Kenneth King Yue-kin
Mr Ko Chun-kit
Mr Kelvin Ko Chun-wang
Ms Lam Kai-yi
Mr Andy Lam Ping-sing
Mr Lam Sum-lim
Mr Roy Lo Kai-pong
Mr Ng Hi-on
Mr Jason Shum Jiu-sang
Mr Tommy Tam Kwong-shun
Mr Ricky Tse Kam-shan
Mr James Tung Pui-chuen
Mr Wong Wai-wing
Non-trade members
Mr Leonard Chan Tik-yuen
Ms Kerry Ching Kim-wai
Ms Agnes Choi Heung-kwan
Mr Edward Ho Man-tat
Mr Yeti Lai Ho-yin
Ms Karen Lee Ka-yan
Dr Louisa Lee Yee-sum
Ms Christine Leung Wan-chong
Ms Jane Curzon Lo
Ms Peng Yu
Mr Wilfred Wong Kam-pui
Ms Annie Wong Pak-yan
Mr Charles Yang Chuen-liang
Ms Vivian Yeung Cheuk-chi
The Travel Industry Authority (TIA), Photo source: TIA
HKETO, Washington DC promotes Hong Kong as "super connector" of Asia and the world
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington, DC, (HKETO, Washington, DC), hosted on June 11 (Washington time) a briefing on Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" of Asia and the world.
Aimed at recent graduates and interns, the briefing, titled "Hong Kong: 'Super-connector' of Asia and the World", was co-organised with the US-Asia Institute for college students and recent graduates interning or working at various organisations in Washington, DC.
The Director of the HKETO, Washington DC, Ms Elania Luk, provided a comprehensive overview of Hong Kong's development. "Youths today are leaders of tomorrow. Through today's event, we hope to help participants gain an understanding about Hong Kong's unique position and value proposition, which will hopefully come in handy in their future career development," said Ms Luk.
"Dating back from our humble beginnings as a fishing village in the 1800s, Hong Kong is no stranger to international trade. Hong Kong has long played a pivotal role connecting Asia and the world," said Ms Luk. "With unique advantages such as a free economy, unparalleled access to the Chinese Mainland market, connectivity with Asia and the world, free flow of capital and information, a simple tax regime, and common law system, Hong Kong has long welcomed the international community to leverage our city as a platform for trade and business development."
Ms Luk also shared Hong Kong's prominent position as an international centre for finance, trade, maritime transportation, aviation, dispute resolution, regional intellectual property trading, East-meets-West international cultural exchanges, and innovation and technology. She also introduced Hong Kong movies, Cantopop music, and food culture.
"We welcome friends from all over the world to experience Hong Kong's vibrant atmosphere," said Ms Luk. Ms Luk also encouraged attendees to consider Hong Kong as a way to accelerate their continued education and career trajectories. She highlighted that Hong Kong is home to five of the world's top 100 universities and that the Hong Kong Government has introduced a series of initiatives to attract and support quality overseas talent.
Following Ms Luk's remarks, Senior Analyst at The Eurasia Group Mr Dominic Chiu spoke on United States-China relations and the implications to business environments across Asia, including in Hong Kong.
Attendees also viewed an exhibition of curated paintings under the theme of "Blossoming Hong Kong". The paintings were commissioned by the Social Welfare Department under the Arts Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with various non-governmental organisations. The commissioning of the paintings illustrates Hong Kong's efforts to unleash the potential of persons with disabilities in artistic activities and spotlight their contributions to society.
HKETO, Washington DC promotes Hong Kong as "super connector" of Asia and the world Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO, Washington DC promotes Hong Kong as "super connector" of Asia and the world Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO, Washington DC promotes Hong Kong as "super connector" of Asia and the world Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO, Washington DC promotes Hong Kong as "super connector" of Asia and the world Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO, Washington DC promotes Hong Kong as "super connector" of Asia and the world Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
