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General Information » Essential Info » Hong Kong Tourist Info Abroad

The HKTB also has a network of offices and representatives around the world, promoting Hong Kong as a destination. Note that the representative offices (marked with an *) only handle enquiries from the travel trade and media, while the full offices also welcome inquiries from the general public.



This excerpt was taken from

Hong Kong Explorer
Series: Complete Residents Guides