Chen Maobo: Promote the development of the tourism industry in Hong Kong through sport

Chen Maobo, director of the Hong Kong Financial Secretary, said at a sports economy and development summit that the sports tourism industry has development potential. Hong Kong can learn the Paris Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, integrate sports into the development momentum of the city, promote tourismIndustry development.

Comprehensive Sing Tao Daily reported that Chen Maobo said at the above -mentioned summit on Friday (September 6) that in addition to supporting local sports development, sports tourism is also a rapidly growing industry.Follow the non -governmental organization.The United Nations World Tourism Organization estimates that sports tourism accounts for about 10%of global tourism expenditures, and predicts that the annual growth rate from 2023 to 2030 will exceed 17%.

Chen Maobo takes the Paris Olympics and the Paralympic Games as an example, which means that sports activities have deeply integrated into urban development.The Paris Olympic Games is expected to generate net economic benefits of up to 1.1 million euros (about 1.61 billion yuan), of which tourism income accounts for 280 million euros. This impact also hosted the Asian Games last year and Beijing after the Winter Olympics.Reflect.

Chen Maobo believes that Hong Kong can draw inspiration from the Paris Olympics and the Paralympic Games, and can think about how to seamlessly integrate sports into the development of the city.

Chen Maobo mentioned that the construction of Kai Tak Sports Park is the most important investment in Hong Kong in recent decades. It not only has the main dycles that can accommodate 50,000 audiences, but also have auxiliary training and supporting facilities.He hopes that this new landmark will become the focus of international attention and popular activity venues.

For the British Rock Band Coldplay, it is expected to hold a concert in Kai Tak Sports Park in the second quarter of next year. Chen Maobo said in the aftermath that the sports park is an excellent venue for entertainment and sports activities.Prepare different activities to welcome the opening of the sports park in the first quarter of next year, and will publish details in a timely manner.