The Intersection of Tourism and History: Exploring Cultural Heritage Tourism Experience in Hong Kong
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Date:
2025/10/18 (Saturday)
Time:
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Venue:
Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F)
Speaker:
Prof. Lisa WAN, (Associate Professor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management of CUHK), Mr. CHENG Po-hung (Honorary Advisor of the Hong Kong Museum of History), Dr. Priscilla POON (Editor-in-Chief, "Hong Kong Chronicles: Economy, Tourism")
Organiser:
Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Public Libraries and Hong Kong Chronicles Institute (established by Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF))
Remarks:
Conducted in Cantonese. Free admission. First come, first served.
The programme will be cancelled or postponed if Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above, Black Rainstorm Signal or "extreme conditions" * is issued and remains in force 3 hours before the starting time of the programme.
* In case of serious disruption of public transport services, extensive flooding, major landslides or large-scale power outage caused by a super typhoon, the Government will make an announcement of "extreme conditions".
Enquiry Telephone Number:
2921 0372
The speakers will explore the stories of old Hong Kong's historical sites with the participants and show how to incorporate these places into travel itineraries, allowing tourists to experience the charm of history.
Starting from 2025/10/06, interested persons may visit the webpage of Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) for registration: https://form.ourhkfoundation.org.hk/register/?id=HKCI251018
