Hong Kong is developing a new cruise terminal with an investment of 7.2 billion Hong Kong Dollars (HKD). The new cruise terminal will start operations in 2013 and will be able to berth two mega vessels with facilities like immigrations, shopping, dining and entertainment etc. Hong Kong is looking at focusing on promotion of cruise vacations, as the new cruise terminal and homeport of the new vessels will act as an added benefit to the destination. Speaking to TravelBiz Monitor, Margaret Fong, Commissioner for Tourism, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region said, “At the moment, there are about 20 confirmed sailings from Hong Kong to Taiwan for itineraries of five night, six days and four nights, five days and there are new vessels home porting in Hong Kong as well. The overall investments made in the tourism industry will definitely attract visitors from different countries.” |