NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS 38 Professor Donald Low, an academic, and two Master of Public Policy students, Elisha M. Sonthra and David Yu Chak-wa from the Division of Public Policy at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, joined the discussion on the South China Morning Post regarding Hong Kong’s tourism recovery. They emphasized the need for the city to prioritize authenticity over quick fixes in its tourism strategy. Despite a global rebound in tourism, Hong Kong has lagged, heavily relying on mainland Chinese visitors, whose spending power is declining due to economic challenges in China. The authors advocated for enhancing walkability and improving green spaces to create a more attractive urban environment. They also suggested that Hong Kong should learn from the successful tourism strategies of regional rivals like Singapore, Tokyo, and Seoul, which have effectively diversified their tourist bases and focused on sustainable practices. Their recommendations aim to foster a more resilient and vibrant tourism sector in Hong Kong. Forget ‘night vibes’, Hong Kong needs tourism lessons from Singapore, Tokyo, and Seoul —Prof Donald Low’s view Faculty Insight
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