Hong Kong is giving away 500,000 airline tickets in an effort to woo tourists back to the region.The city has rolled back COVID travel restrictions in recent months including mandatory isolation on arrival.
Back in October, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board Dane Cheng told the BBC that the free tickets were initially bought to support airlines during the pandemic. On 1 February, Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee launched the $2 billion 'Hello Hong Kong' campaign, with the flight ticket giveaway starting on 1 March.
Participants discussed the boundary between nature and ecotourism, whether mass visits to unique areas can remain safe, the responsibilities of investors, and how to prepare tourists for visiting specially protected natural areas.
The head of state expressed confidence that the Forum will be held at a high level, and that its results will contribute to the development of tourism in Russia and the expansion of humanitarian and business ties.
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