SCMP Debate: can HK accommodate any more mainland visitors?
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During his first 100 days in office, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying helped to shelve a plan that would have allowed non-permanent residents of Shenzhen to apply for multiple-entry permits to visit Hong Kong. But non-permanent residents of Shenzhen and five other mainland cities are still being offered easier access to our city. They can now apply for single- or dual-entry permits without first having to return to their home towns. We asked experts, industry insiders and members of the public what this means for Hong Kong's tourism industry.
Q1 How would you assess the impact of changes to entry permit rules that could bring more mainland tourists to Hong Kong?
Q2 How should the Hong Kong government assess the city's capacity to accommodate tourists? What factors should be taken into consideration, and are there any signs that Hong Kong is running beyond its capacity?
Q3 Do you think the government lacks a long-term plan for tourism? What should be done in the face of an increasing number of mainland tourists?
Chairwoman of the Hong Kong Retail Management Association
