Government Appoints New Members to Tourism Strategy Committee for 2026-2027 Term

Appointments to Tourism Strategy Committee announced

The Government announced today (December 29) the appointment of seven new members and the reappointment of nine serving members to the Tourism Strategy Committee. In addition, Dr Peter Lam Kin-ngok, Mr Kevin Lam Sze-cay and Mr Tommy Tam Kwong-shun are appointed as the ex-officio members in view of their official capacity as theChairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the Chairperson of the Travel Industry Authority and the Chairman of the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong respectively. All members will serve a two-year term for the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.

The seven newly appointed members are Mr Syed Asim Hussain, Mr Ryan Ip Man-ki, Mr Chris Ip Ngo-tung, Miss Vivian Kong Man-wai, Dr Billy Mak Sui-choi, Mr Tim Sypko and Mr Alex Wu Shui-lun.

The composition of the Committee with effect from January 1, 2026 is as follows:

Dr Peter Lam Kin-ngok (Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, ex-officio member)

Mr Kevin Lam Sze-cay (Chairperson of the Travel Industry Authority, ex-officio member)

Mr Tommy Tam Kwong-shun (Chairman of the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong, ex-officio member)

Mr Raymond Chow Wai-kam

Mr Syed Asim Hussain

Mr Ryan Ip Man-ki

Mr Chris Ip Ngo-tung

Miss Vivian Kong Man-wai

Mr Ronald Lam Siu-por

Mr Dominic Lee Tsz-king

Mr Jonathan Leung Chun

Dr Billy Mak Sui-choi

Mr Wilfred Ng Sau-kei

Mr Tim Sypko

Mrs Annie Tse Yau On-yee

Mr James Wong Cheuk-on

Mr Ivan Wong Chi-fai

Mr Alex Wu Shui-lun

Mr Yiu Pak-leung

Chaired by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Committee is tasked to provide the Government with strategic advice and foster collaboration among different stakeholders in tourism and other related sectors for further promoting the long-term and sustainable development of Hong Kong's tourism industry. Members include prominent figures and key leaders from the tourism and other related sectors such as culture, sports, retail, catering, etc.

​A spokesman for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said, "We will continue to work closely with members to further foster the integrated development of tourism and other related sectors and consolidate Hong Kong's position as a world-class premier tourism destination. We would also like to express our gratitude to those members who are going to retire from the Committee, namely, Professor Kaye Chon, Mrs Gianna Hsu Wong Mei-lun, Mr Simon Lee Siu-po, Mr Ma Ho-fai, Mr Michael Moriarty, Dr Pang Yiu-kai, Mr Paul Tse Wai-chun, Mr Peter Wong Chak-fung, Ms Belinda Yeung Bik-yiu, Dr Frankie Yeung Wai-shing and Dr Allan Zeman, for their dedicated service and wise counsel during their tenure."

Photo source: tourism.gov.hk

Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal

Hong Kong Customs today (April 2) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animal at the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. A suspected illegally imported dog with an estimated market value of about $20,000 was seized.

Customs officers today intercepted an incoming 64-year-old female passenger at the Arrival Hall of the Control Point. Upon examination, a dog was seized from her rucksack, and she was subsequently arrested.

The case has been handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.

Customs reminds the public that importing animals into Hong Kong without a valid permit is an offence.

Under the Rabies Regulation, any person found guilty of illegally importing animals, carcasses or animal products is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for one year.

Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animal Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases