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be introduced into the Legislative Council in the 2014-15 legislative session and the TIA could be established in late 2015 at the earliest.
Tourism Co-operation
Mainland
The government maintains close liaison with the Mainland tourism authorities, and meetings are held regularly to discuss matters of mutual interest, such as the regulation of the tourism trade, joint promotions and the development of the tourism industry.
Macao
Hong Kong and Macao have maintained close co-operation in developing and promoting 'multi-destination' itineraries which include both places as well as other neighbouring cities.
Co-operation with other countries and international tourism organisations
Hong Kong is a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Tourism Working Group (APEC TWG), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and an Associate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
In 2013, Hong Kong signed with South Australia a memorandum of understanding to promote further mutual co-operation in tourism, and signed with Thailand a co-operation arrangement on trade and economic relations, including tourism.
Websites
Hong Kong Tourism Board: www.discoverhongkong.com
Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong: www.mehongkong.com Tourism Commission: www.tourism.gov.hk
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